Cost breakdown for 14 days

Total expenses for the trip has been summed up to be quite a sum of money.

Airfare: $1000
Accommodation: $220
Meals and shopping: $500
Transportation: $100

Out of $500, $300 went to the GHD hair curler because I know Mom has always been having a lot of grief setting her own hair (she wants to have soft curls and not flat hair, and perming doesn't work v. well). I bought it the moment I tried it for myself because it is incredibly easy to use and it's very fast as well. Yesterday night I curled her hair and it was all done under 10mins. She's loving it and it's good to know that I have finally managed to get her something which she needs. It's usually very hard to surprise or please her because she has almost everything..so yeah, it's good. =)

Somehow I managed to survive on a shoestring budget without trying too hard. In Melbourne, most of the time I ate at home or brought my own lunch out, and I did minimal shopping on my own, only $60 spent. It's strange how this time round I have totally no mood to go on a shopping spree, but it's also partly because these days I have to be more conscious of my own expenses as well I guess. It's not too miserable, I'm quite alright with how things are right now.

Must start planning for the next trip! =)