Lofty aspirations
I've been keeping a list of what I want to do/buy when I go out to work for real, and for good. Stepping into the working world is a long long journey and I have to reward myself every now and then to stay a happy camper. And I've learnt that many a time when work piles up or induces dread, it's about kidding yourself that it's not all bad and looking at things from a more positive perspective. And maybe also distractions like these.
It's not a long list right now because I only add to it once in a blue moon, when inspiration strikes me.
What's on it so far:
- Give parents a big big big angbao (but after reviewing my finances after CPF contribution and repaying my London loan, I think I can only afford a few hundred per month for now)
- Donate to FanFiction.net/Fictionpress.com (so many wonderful people there who've made many of my days, and encouraged me so much)
- Buy at least one great CD every 3 months. (I really need to refresh my playlist and nourish my soul...musically. Think I'll start with Cheer Chen and Mayday.)
- Redecorate my room (storage and beautifying solutions needed)
- One vacation and one weekend getaway per year. Must. attend. 春呐 or equivalent!
- Treat family and friends to stuff occasionally
- Read one book every month - could be a non-fiction one that gives some insight to whatever current problem(s) I'm currently tackling.
- Blog more often - since working only leaves the weekend for meeting up, I imagine there'll be shorter meetups with more time elapsing in between them, which makes it important to update each other about our lives through other avenues, this being my preferred one for non-Twitter friends.
- Watch a movie at least once every 2 months - make sure it's good or has potential, though. Go to Picturehouse or rent one if there's nothing good showing in the regular theatres.
- Have something to look forward to at the end of the work week at least once every fortnight
- Meet friends on a weekday at least once every fortnight - don't want to become a bore and seriously, just the weekends is not enough. Shall fight fatigue and "but-I-have-to-work-tomorrow" for as long as I can! And for as long as there are friends willing to fight this battle with me. ;p
- Change the desktop wallpaper every week to add spice and variety.
- Try 2 new restaurants every week.
- Subscribe to food magazines.
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