Some readers will probably remember my earlier post Cost Of Laziness: $14.40 And Some More, in which I whined about my laziness in applying for a scholarship. Fortunately, the application reached the organizers on time and yesterday I got a letter from them telling me that I am among the few people they chose for the scholarship award! Man…it’s one of those rare moments when I feel that good grades and hard work are worth the trouble. 
Although I received a check right now, there will be a “formal dinner and presentation ceremony” sometime in middle of next month. In return for the dinner, I will have to bore some uninterested people to death about my research. Sounds like a good bargain.
Money comes and goes and this time it was no different. Here is a rough allocation of the windfall:
- Earmark for next year’s taxes (it’s a taxable income): 30%
- Transfer to HSBC savings account: 60%
- A hearty dinner for two in a good restaurant and some other personal cravings: 10%
The dinner and cravings were taken care of yesterday and the other two items were put in place today morning….so there’s how 100% of it is already gone.
The dinner was excellent and by far the most expensive one we have had. From the receipt below, the astute ones will quickly deduce the name of the restaurant.
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Carino’s?
Congrats dude
My knowledge of eating out is limited to Denny’s, a couple of Mongolian Grills and few Chinese/Mexican restaurants. So no guesses from me.
Golbguru,
Congratulations. It’s good to get rewarded for excellence, diligence and intiative:-)
Congratulations on the scholarship. Hard work always pays off in the end.
congrats on the scholarship.
Thanks for the wishes guys.
Super Saver and Jon : I am not sure about “excellence”, “diligence”, or “hardwork” (especially noting that their reply came back within a month….either no one applied or they awarded it to everyone who did)
….I will only take credit for “initiative”
Nku: See Gaming the Credit System’s reply above your’s.
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