Healthier and Wealthier

That's my resolution for this semester..ya, resolutions are not meant for new years only..at least, not for me.

Health notes.

1. Foodie: I am already a seasonal vegan and I don't think I can be pure vegan any time soon, coz I LOVE MiSupKB so much! The only thing I can do is optimizing my nutritious meal intake. Back at home in kampung, our meal menu would be brown (or is it red) rice, boiled veggies, lean protein..then, on weekend the menu got a bit luxurious. But still, it's organic, wholegrain, low-fat, etc.. They are serious with their health. Here in KK, we're trying to be healthy with our cooking too but it takes time to learn the ropes. I can't stop my habit of brunching with white rice+2-egged omelette..EVERY DAY. Sometimes there will be potatoes or tomatoes or onions but if laziness struck, salt n pepper is enough. I am also cutting down instant noodles and sugary treats but it's damn hard, I just can't help myself.
   
2. Working out: I walk a lot. I mean, A LOT. This uphill apartment is a good thing; I am forced to walk on my feet on certain circumstances. So I guess that would be my daily cardio routine.
   
3. Rest: I can't go to bed at 10pm on schooldays..but I am working on a healthier bedtime and rise up..still can't figure it out though, especially when all of my class for this sem starts at 2pm..definitely gonna wake up at 9am..huh.
4. Thoughts: I've been doing the 'healthy mind' thing for quite some time, and I feel great about it. I choose to be happy every day as I wake up, I try not to judge others coz I don't know what they're going through, I TRY to see the beauty in every event, I ask myself two things before spreading a news (is it true? is it necessary?), I'm working on my profanity-free language, I want to live drama-free, I want to be nice to others, I want to smile to strangers, AND I want to lessen the usage of the word 'I'..sounds too self-centered.
5. Spirituality: Can't wait to resume CARE Group-IF I CAN resist going back home on weekends! Fellowship and being part of the family of believers makes me healthy! Studying the Scripture and connecting with Heavenly Father makes me even healthier..okay, I sounded too religious..haha..no, I am not.

Wealth notes.
Last semester, I recorded my expenses and what I did with my money in Excel (haha..). I am not surprised to see plenty of cloths, shoes, bags in the list. I know myself, and I know what makes me weak in term of splurging and spending. So, for this sem, I got myself ready with my so-called wise financial planning. It will only be wise if I am strict enough to follow my own rules.

1. MUST (No negotiation): Tithe (this screams RELIGIOUS!!!!!), I am obliged to pay my tithe coz scholarship is sort of an income, not the same thing with loans. House rent which is cheaper than hostel fee in UMS and streamyx bill which is acceptable since I only pay 25% of it..ya, that's all. Great.
   
2. NEED (Life's better with it): School stuffs which consists of stationeries, bus fare, lunch money and foodie money. I'll be needing reams of papers and spare ink cartridge for my dissertation, which is NOT green since most of the papers are going to be rejected and wasted. I'm gonna save up on bus fare by walking to IP via that Taman Bukit Sepangar shortcut, but really, 50cent is not that much when the sun is hot and I am just lazy to walk. I also can save up my lunch money by lunching at home..omelettes again. But seriously, I had to save up for emergency lunch outing in 1B or ThienThien.
3. WANT (I'm not going to die without it): Okay, I heard an advice on shopping "List down the things you wanted today, check it back weeks later. Most probably you don't want it anymore". I don't know whether it works but I'm gonna try anyway. My top three wishlist are external hard drive, Pet shop bag and travel book from Harris. This semester, I have shorter wishlist and it surprises me! I finally come to my senses and changed for good eh? Or did I came to realize that new dress/sandal/bags don't really define who I am? I am cultivating wealthier thought with being modest with my shopping..good job Cha *pats own back*. My scholarship is not that much, but it will be enough..hopefully.
4. MISC (malas to categorize): I put aside several amount for my ASB investment, not much but okay for a student. By doing that, I have my VERY OWN saving before I even got employed..Oh, I am so matured. I am also eye-ing on a trip opportunity to Manila on October (escape class macam selalu?huhu) and MAYBE Bali/Bandung on December..It would be really nice if I can go there on my own expenses kan..*sigh*

A super long post as kickstart for this semester. Finally, my final year and I am going to do it right!

Bertekad Cemerlang.. yahhh!