Christmas is slowly approaching, and cafes nationwide are already launching their yearly collection of stickers for a stylish planner. When availing for this promo, customers need to collect about 12-18 stickers (depending on the store policy) to get a hold of an overhyped planner, some might say. What is more, non-collectors find it ironic how people get pumped up with having a planner, while in reality, there is not much to plan with COVID still roaming the streets. For instance, most Filipinos now are working from home due to the pandemic, and you might even be reading this blog while cooped up inside your condo with nothing to do (no shame in that, though, we feel you).
On the other hand, people who made it a ritual to collect planners yearly say that the joy of finally receiving a planner is unmatchable. Not to mention coffee is basically hooked on every person's daily routine, whether taken in the morning or after a long day of work. Besides that, it is a fact that countless people come and go to cafes to have a change of environment. In particular, some go there to work, have some alone time while reading a book, and even hang out with friends. On that note, it wouldn't hurt one bit to collect stickers and get a planner while they're at it.
With that, the question arises - is it worth it to collect stars or stickers for a planner? Well, continue reading and find out for yourself!
Drop some money, droppin' all my money
Although Lisa from BLACKPINK encouraged you to spend all your money - getting a glimpse of the damage collecting stickers will do to your pockets might change your mind. When looking at the matter budget-wise, a cup of coffee nowadays is sold around 130-200 pesos relative to the size you will buy. Given that, if you were to purchase the smallest cup to collect all the stars needed, you will spend around 2,400 pesos in total!
To some, that amount may not be a lot, but they might consider it impractical for others. Additionally, there are planners sold at stationery stores nationwide at a much lower price! With that, can you blame them for not wanting to spend thousands of pesos on a planner? I guess not.
However, on the pro-side, if you are a natural coffee lover and frequently visit cafes regularly, you wouldn't mind collecting stickers at all! Moreover, you will be spending money on coffee either way, so why not get a planner out of your daily dose of caffeine, right? Plus, other people don't understand that the collectors really don't mind the money they are spending. After all, people collect stickers to get a planner for different reasons. To help you understand, here are two reasons:
They are the type of people to "plan ahead."
Indeed, it is a fact that people who like to stay organized and well-planned exist. Despite the pandemic and current restrictions, the world is still spinning. Whether they want to jot down meetings, video calls with friends, or daily errands, this helps them make their days productive and tangible.
What is more, these types of people find it stress-relieving to keep tabs on their day-to-day tasks, easing their anxiety of the unknown. Above all, planning can make for a better condo living experience since you can also write down chores, the things to buy, and whatnot. Additionally, COVID-19 restrictions are slowly being lifted thanks to the magic of vaccines and medicine. On that note, maybe we will all be benefiting from a planner this 2022 after all!
Fulfillment of short-term joys
As much as we hate to admit, owning a planner from collecting stickers depicts a status symbol. Moreover, being one of the firsts to have it can mean being the talk of the town for a while. Additionally, flaunting a planner is a low-key statement that says one can buy coffee from a lovely cafe. But hey - if you like collecting planners for the sake of having one, then there is also no shame in that!
In fact, we all have felt the rewarding feeling of reaching a goal we worked hard for. Though this may be different, accumulating stickers is an achievable goal that Filipinos find worthy of pursuing. With that, we can't blame someone for wanting to get a prize at the end of the whole process. Whether they use it to plan or as a condo design in their unit, that is totally up to them!
So, is it really worth it to collect stickers for a planner?
Indeed, it is hard to use a planner with the pandemic still upon us. However, jotting down to-do lists and keeping tabs on daily errands can help relieve some people's stress. What is more, participating in this yearly tradition is a win-win situation for others. For instance, they will get their daily dose of coffee while experiencing the thrill of collecting stickers along the way!
Besides that, if you are one to collect for the sake of short-term fulfillments, then go right ahead! No one's stopping you as long as it's something that won't hurt your pockets nor negatively affect you.
So overall, the answer on whether it is worth it depends on your perspective. And if you are a part of the population who thinks it is impractical to collect stickers for the sake of getting a planner, that is also fine. After all, we may have different views on certain things, but it should not stop us from practicing them. With that, let us end with this - you do you, I do me; collect all the stickers you want, or don't, if that's what makes you happy.
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