So as long as there is money and food, I can go on like this forever.
Basically I am marking time. That is what retirement all about. If retirement is the end game for most people, then I must say that for most people, the end goal is to be a nothing.
When was the most exciting part of my life? I say the best is college days. Now, I am back to being a college kid. No responsibility, no liability and plenty of time to do whatever I like doing.
Basically I found the thing I like doing and I just keep doing it. That is what blogging is all about. It beats watching tv. Here I am just killing time writing whatever I like.
I don't care whether what I write makes sense. As a writer I write. Next level is to become a runner. Writing and running are both self indulgence. Both activities are intrinsic in nature. There's no money in both but I say these are the most satisfying activities I ever did.
I think sailing also falls in this category. All three are a form of self indulgence. They don't require the presence of others.
I can live with that. Especially when I don't require much to indulge in such behaviours.
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What do I write? Where is my mind taking me? Well at this point my mind is telling me that you don't need much money if you don't buy expensive stuff.
Just buy cheap stuff. Cheap perfume, cheap shoes, cheap clothes and download eBooks for free.
As far as buying is concerned I already indulged myself with watches.
So in the future, all I need is to buy a replacement PC, replacement phone and running shoes. Beyond that I treat myself to fancy meal once in a while.
I no longer need to buy cigarettes, I don't have other vices.
I should be able to SAVE money. I actually had found the right formula. I save my lunch money by eating apple and butter. As and when I feel like splurging, I use the money I save.
For example from the money I saved, I ate the Gelato ice cream. I can buy dark chocolate with the money too.
I am so cash rich that I can afford to buy gifts for Rex and Els. That's the last I am doing that.
Actually having cash is better than buying things. Cash gives you peace of mind.
NO MONEY IS DESPAIRING.
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This MCO is a valuable lesson. Hold on to cash as much as possible. I decided to be as frugal as possible. I got a lot of things. Things get old. With the exception of the watches, I hardly use the things I bought.
I wear the same clothes every day, I use the PC, I use the handphone. Other than that the rest are redundant.
Books, oh books... A total wastage. It takes up space too. No more buying of books. Another wastage is entering races. I might as well eat a good steak. No way will I race again.
That's it. I will stop the consumerism mentality.
This year I will save RM1000 in my reserve and RM1000 for my dental checkup.
This is truly a good year for me if I can do that.
I will make a point to save as much as I can.
I need the money for a new PC and a new phone within the next 5 years. I also need to visit the dentist every 2 years.
Once I decide to live below my means and to live in gratitude, I am home free.
- I don't need networking
- I don't need cigarettes
- I don't need dope
- I don't need fucking
- I don't need branded clothes
- I DON'T NEED ANYMORE WATCHES
- I don't need to make phone calls
- I don't need a vacation
- I don't need to pay for my house
- I don't need an expensive car
What do I need the money for?
- The PC definitely
- The handphone for sure
- A pair of running shoes
- Dental checkup
- Movies
- Gelato Ice Cream
- Steak - eat at Ben's
- Japanese Bento Set
- Sushi - eat at AEON
- Adidas Perfume
- Toiletries
Other than that everything is taken care of.
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In conclusion, if I plan for my purchases, I have enough money for my basic needs. I even have extra to spend on others like the gift to Rex and Els.
It is true when Socrates said, know thyself and the knowledge will set you free.
Now that I know myself, I found out that all I need is a PC, a bottle of water and a table fan to be happy.
I don't even need a tv for crying out loud.
Basically I had crossed the finish line.
Now is the time to sit quietly and enjoy life for the next 21 years.
No need to rock the boat.
All I need to do is watch my diet and exercise. If I can do that, I don't need a social life. I don't need any social interaction beyond WhatApping Yati and Azzue.
This is being microscopic.
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