30 and counting.
Down to everything that makes a difference in life, and knowing that at the end of whatever I'm looking forward to brings about a new cycle of the next big thing.
Just like the window period of dilemma 2 years ago when I was contemplating whether to take up the free money in return for my youth; to halfway through the bond and still counting, down to the day where I'm really free- contractually.
Like anticipating the days to a get-away to the planning of the next big trip at the end of the 1st.
Like forever playing catchup with yourself not knowing when to stop, or ever wanting to.
I got the Kuching trip at the end of Jan, the Italy trip at the end of March, maybe a Taiwan trip somewhere in July, followed by another big trip at the end of the year. I was thinking of Egypt in October, but that'll wipe out my entire savings so we shall see.
Recently work has been shitty. In the sense that I was so burn out at the end of the day I don't feel like doing anything more than engage in mindless stuff. I can almost see the extra maybe $50 bucks at the end of next month as a reward for this month's crazy workload. Like that amount of money can make up for my loss in other areas.
January 19, 2010
January 11, 2010
The start if a new year makes me wonder lots.
Like how much I've changed from the till now.
The difference between the ME when I got my diploma vs the ME when I received the flimsy paper at the end of my uni years seems to be age.
But with that comes opportunities that don't exist in the past, as well as a certain quality of life that I know I'll come to appreciate.
Like knowing that at the end of the day, I'll put the money that I've earn to good use. Work brings about some happy news that make me want to do better for this year. but with the label that is attached to all those fortunate ones, I'll just have to pretend that the green-eyed monster aint roaming around.
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The other day I was just thinking of the kind of spender I am. We all know the importance of financial management, and there are numerous consumer behaviour courses out there that guides people to recognise the way people make decisions about things they buy/ want to buy.
I used to divide people into 3 classes.
1) Those that think for very long but in the end of the day decided not to buy
2) Those impulse buyers
3) Those who think for very long and will end up buying, sooner or later.
Now I separate them into people who will spend money on things that will improve their quality of life and those that will use it to enhance their quality of life. The difference in that is that the former will use it for intangibles and the latter the tangibles, whom those materialistic people congregate to boost the economy. Of course if one has the moolah, they can choose to balance between the two, but most of us skew to either side.
and it makes me wonder if i'm leaning to one side so much that I should reconsider my buying behaviour.
I think there should be something that affects me more, like peer pressure or the power of advertisement. Like a normal person should always want more of a thing than another, according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs. and in terms of SG context, we are at least at the 'social' level so many of us should succumb to peer pressure to increase that level and move on to the tip of the pyramid.
so i wonder- what is the latest latest in-thing now? is it still the smart phones? Havaianas slippers? tights? thick eyeliners? or some other stuffs?
ok, I'm going bonkers.
Like how much I've changed from the till now.
The difference between the ME when I got my diploma vs the ME when I received the flimsy paper at the end of my uni years seems to be age.
But with that comes opportunities that don't exist in the past, as well as a certain quality of life that I know I'll come to appreciate.
Like knowing that at the end of the day, I'll put the money that I've earn to good use. Work brings about some happy news that make me want to do better for this year. but with the label that is attached to all those fortunate ones, I'll just have to pretend that the green-eyed monster aint roaming around.
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The other day I was just thinking of the kind of spender I am. We all know the importance of financial management, and there are numerous consumer behaviour courses out there that guides people to recognise the way people make decisions about things they buy/ want to buy.
I used to divide people into 3 classes.
1) Those that think for very long but in the end of the day decided not to buy
2) Those impulse buyers
3) Those who think for very long and will end up buying, sooner or later.
Now I separate them into people who will spend money on things that will improve their quality of life and those that will use it to enhance their quality of life. The difference in that is that the former will use it for intangibles and the latter the tangibles, whom those materialistic people congregate to boost the economy. Of course if one has the moolah, they can choose to balance between the two, but most of us skew to either side.
and it makes me wonder if i'm leaning to one side so much that I should reconsider my buying behaviour.
I think there should be something that affects me more, like peer pressure or the power of advertisement. Like a normal person should always want more of a thing than another, according to Maslow's hierarchy of needs. and in terms of SG context, we are at least at the 'social' level so many of us should succumb to peer pressure to increase that level and move on to the tip of the pyramid.
so i wonder- what is the latest latest in-thing now? is it still the smart phones? Havaianas slippers? tights? thick eyeliners? or some other stuffs?
ok, I'm going bonkers.
January 09, 2010
Professionalism
That is, to be able to act/ function well at work just like any other work day.
Simply put, to be what I used to be by 7.30.
That, I think I can still achieve.
To make oneself invisible by blending into the masses.
yes. I think I am capable of that.
Diving into the moment.
Simply put, to be what I used to be by 7.30.
That, I think I can still achieve.
To make oneself invisible by blending into the masses.
yes. I think I am capable of that.
Diving into the moment.
The rain got indoors today despite ensuring that only a small gap was left between the window panes.
and i hate being alone today.
I need to know why to be convinced. Those reasons are important to me.
Like you tell me that I have to achieve certain performance results because at the end of the day it affects the company performance and knowing that will allow me to set my priorities and make the right decisions.
Not because you have the authority and I have to listen to you.
Like not because my parents and I are related by blood hence I have to listen to their every instruction.
No I don't have to do so. For we are all individuals, connected by ties that can be broken.
spare me the crap. and yes, I so want to be alone.
and i hate being alone today.
I need to know why to be convinced. Those reasons are important to me.
Like you tell me that I have to achieve certain performance results because at the end of the day it affects the company performance and knowing that will allow me to set my priorities and make the right decisions.
Not because you have the authority and I have to listen to you.
Like not because my parents and I are related by blood hence I have to listen to their every instruction.
No I don't have to do so. For we are all individuals, connected by ties that can be broken.
spare me the crap. and yes, I so want to be alone.
January 08, 2010
The song from young that got stuck in my head today
Inch by inch,
Day by day,
Step by step,
All the way,
Piece by piece,
Bit by bit,
And little by little
You’re there.
Move along with a sense of pride,
Step by step ’til you’re satisfied,
And little by little you’re there.
Day by day,
Step by step,
All the way,
Piece by piece,
Bit by bit,
And little by little
You’re there.
If you can’t climb a mountain then climb a hill,
That’s much better than standing still,
There’s a way if you’ve got the will,
And little by little you’re there.
If you can’t swim an ocean then ford a stream,
Just remodel your basic scheme,
Don’t give up ’till you’ve reached your dream,
And little by little you’re there.
Good things that are here to stay,
Don’t get done in just one day,
Once you’ve start you’re on your way,
So keep on going.
Move along with a sense of pride,
Step by step ’til you’re satisfied,
And little by little you’re there.
January 06, 2010
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