Band 7+: Describe something expensive you have bought for yourself. You should say: • where you bought it • why you bought it • how often you use it and explain how you felt when you bought it.

One of the most expensive things I bought for myself was actually a bottle of perfume called Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds. I bought it when I was only 13 and it cost like 1,575,000 rupees at that time which was quite young to be spending that much that much money on a fragrance. I remember discovering it after smelling it on someone at a family gathering like one of my auntie from Netherlands used that perfume so I was immediately impressed by how elegant, strong and long lasting it was. I tried it and the sun and put his lipstick on my skin for like 8-12 hours which at that age felt incredibly luxurious. I eventually found it in that department store. No, my auntie from the Netherlands sent it to me and I gave her the money. And I still remember how excited I was when I finally percased it. It wasn’t just the perfume itself, it was the whole feeling of buying something that made me feel grown up, almost sophisticated. And even though I was still a teenager, I felt a mix of happiness and pride because it was the first time I bought something expensive, entirely my own savings. I use that quite often, especially for special occasions such as family events, school ceremonies, or even just going out for a nice day with friends because the smell is just so luxurious. It’s like a mix of fruit and some flowers and some sandalwood notes there. And every time I wore it, I felt a little more confident as if the fragrance added a touch of elegance to my personality. It became a sort of signature scent for me during the period of my life. Looking back, buying that perfume was a memorable experience. It taught me the value of treating myself and choosing things that make me feel good. Even now, when I smell white diamonds, it brings