(Part One)

It’s post lunch right now, so yea, I’m starting to feel the effects of post-lunch food coma. But I thought I would take a moment to share my sense of appreciation for the lunch that I’ve just had. It’s simple things like that that many people would often take for granted. I’ve actually written about this many times before. It is part of the reason why I’ve come to appreciate having a more minimalistic lifestyle. These days, I don’t need much in order to be grateful or content. Sure, who doesn’t welcome having more in their lives right? I mean, unless you tell me that you have dedicated yourself to a life of a monk or nun, then I can’t argue with that. But I am still a human being, so yes, I do have my needs, and I also have certain wants in my life.

The only key difference between me and perhaps some others is that I no longer take the little things in life for granted. Not anymore. Today’s lunch was nice. I ordered two veggie ingredients and one meat. Total was S$4.50. And then after lunch, I also decided to get a slice of papaya (70 cents). I needed some kind of fruit today because I know from past experience that when I skip my lunch for too many days, trying to resume it can often make my digestion a little hay-wire. I could’ve bought myself a cup of juice, but that would’ve cost S$3.50 ~ S$4.20. So not exactly a wise choice.

Anyway, I need to get started on my work. But I might also dose off a little, but that’s normal, even for me.

Quick question: Name/describe that one thing in your life right now that makes you contented?

(Part Two)

The library was getting kinda cold so I decided to make a quick escape to the nearby Foodcourt instead. Found a nice seat outdoor and that’s where I’ll be spending the next hour or so. I thought I would spend this time meaningfully by doing my private journal entries. I decided to order a bowl of green bean soup (S$2.30) and a cup of coffee (S$1.20) while I’m here.

Earlier today, I noticed my blog site’s stats.

One thing that differentiates the previous month’s stats from where I am today. I’ve decided to stop holding back when it comes to my posting/sharing. More importantly, I’ve decided to just be ME. 100% ME. This is me when I’ve finally decided not to worry about what others might say, or think about me. Truth is, I have been holding myself back for a while. I was afraid that if I laid bare my own vulnerabilities, it would make others uncomfortable (because it did…to some extent). But after my recent interactions with Pooj (fellow blogger & subscriber), it made me realized that I have to stop being afraid of what others might think or say.

So, as soon as I began to focus on being 100% authentic and genuine about myself, what I’m feeling and experience, that increase you see above, happened.