Aha I did mean shopping in the context of clothes and personal items - not food or buying new kitchen appliances!
What is it with Filipina's and Gold - Rina is always hinting at a new piece of jewelery and I just keep saying "Babe the stars in your eyes twinkle brighter than any diamond" and there is a lot to be said about natural beauty - but alas she doesnt buy it!
So maybe thats the motivator - Silver/Gold and sparkling stones....
