I have finally arrived at the end of the official "youth years".
Times really flies.
Slowly & surely we are creeping towards our inevitable demise... haha.
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1. MR lo
I decided to go for the early MR despite them introducing a $500 additional "voucher" this year.
I really don't want to go back to some forest again.
No more pressures of IPPT, but I hope to keep active for life.
As of now, I am still running at least twice a week, albeit at a more relaxing pace.
From BMT to the fun-filled days at K9, to 10 years of reservist.
Sayonara~
2. Animes
Somehow I started watching a few more animes, thanks to different youtube reactors.
Demon Slayer Season 2 - Probably the greatest "shonen" genre of all time, and unmatched god-tier animation. There are some scenes which I have watched n times and they still make me teary eyed today.
My Dress Up Darling - I almost never watch romance genre shows but I find this to be a super sweet anime. There is some slight sexuality but it only add more spice to the show. Gets good/become special after episode 4 as it starts to narrate more from the female lead perspective)
Mieruko Chan - A girl with a mysterious ability to see demons. Gets good after episode 3 when the Godmother appear.
Spy X Family - Amazing show which hook you in right from episode 1. Handsome male lead, pretty female lead and cute child, each with their own secret identity. Winning formula?
Chainsaw Man - I never find this very appealing but just kept watching due to the reactors. It gets good at episode 8 onwards.
3. RWS Visit
Went to RWS Casino after at least a 5 year hiatus? Much thanks to my mum friend who offered us a free room. I just treat the entry levy as payment for a 2 night staycation (a typical night costs >$300 usually).
Thankfully, I walked away quite a big winner (low 4 digits) :D
4. KL Trip
Went to KL and Genting for the first time, and also with a big group of girls. First time traveling in such formation haha.
Now I know what girls concern about during trips... all the beauty and hair products *facepalm.
Details already in previous posts.
5. Random Person
Finally got rid of an unnecessary person in my life entirely. I did not expect one can be so heartless - we used to be close but this person actions irks me the more I think about it.
Things like:
- Secretly blocking me from IG
- Being the last one to know of this person departure
- Not a single thanks despite farewell gift (I wonder why I still give this? Kinda regret?)
- Exclusion from activites
- All the gaslighting actions in the past
These are just some of my last memories of this person.
I have wasted far too much time and energy on this, to the extend it even changed my personality at work and outlook in life. It is really time for me to move on and become a happier person.
6. Financial
One of, if not the most scary year (up there with Covid) since I started investing.
The Russia-Ukraine war, rapid inflation, fed tightening and interest hikes, massive crash of US tech, execerbate by China covid-zero policies, then the crash of Crypto (Luna then FTX).
My portfolio crashed $60,000 at some point before rebounding near the end of the year. I lost $40K alone in China holdings.
That said, I also hit some of the most important milestones and did many first:
- Passive income cover total expenses (despite some major purchase like air-condition for the house)
- Applying T-bills
- Contribution to SRS (and possibly investing it in my first Robo to reduce admin work)
- Scrip dividends and knowing how to calculate how much you will receive down to exact share
- Selling options for income
- Foraying into US markets
I plan to streamline my bank accounts, credit cards and brokerage accounts to tap on the high interests and better manage the family expenses (e.g. Grab/AXS combination, UOB One for utilities & transport)
To quote from Adam Khoo:
Oil was always going to $200 until it didnt.
China was never going to reopen until it did.
Covid would destroy the service sector until it didnt.
Europe was going to have a gas shortage until it didn't
The market will continue to go down until it doesnt.
Staying invested in the market will always reaps rewards over time.
Pessimists never win, optimists always do
7. Health - Insomnia, Sinus Headaches
My insomnia issues have largely gone away, but I suspect it is due to the hybrid working environment.
I no longer have consecutive nights of sleeplessness, or complete zero sleep nights.
I still get bouts of insomnia, but can usually squeeze in at least 3 or 4 hours of sleep.
My sinus headaches continue to be a problem, and I have narrowed it down to following:
- Irregular sleeps (e.g. napping for too long or waking up too late on weekends)
- Skipping breakfasts
- Not drinking enough water
When it occur, the most effective remedies are:
1. Steam bath / hot cloth to dilute and expel the mucuses
2 Sinomarin (decide to use this due to ease of application) or Sterimar salt water
3. If things get really bad, use Sinus Rinse / Neti Pot.
4. Drinking hot tea - chamomile, peppermint, ginger (really don't like the taste) are all fine.
5. As last resort, Panadol cold and & flu for the headaches
Pharmacist recommended Flixonase Allergy but I am still observing.
8. Dating
This video sums it up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-mxesCotgs
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