Looking back 2020

January to March
Met choir peeps on 1 Jan

Japan trip with average snow- reminder to never travel with dumb people but overall good and rabak trip with happenings on the last night
CNY JB with the twins, then Port Dickson for 2 nights, with birthday celebration

Came back to SG to celebrate randomly with Vic, Simna and Ben, another drunk night

Jarren treated dinner, visited Alvin's place

Was planning another snow trip but Covid struck

April to June
Covid struck - working from home, drinking red wine, masks, safe-entry etc

Watching a whole lot of shows at home and not forgetting Quanming Party

Changed my mobile plan to Sim-only

Eldest Uncle from Mum's side passed away

Got an attractive job offer within a week and accepted

Got another 3 more job interviews but didn't proceed

July to September
CB over, baked some cakes, met new friends like Paeng

Bought new PC coz my laptop was failing

Last day in Ocean office and enjoyed 1 week plus of holiday

Started new job in Marina One

Getting more into Gunpla

September to December
Random wine and cheese with Geri at her hotel lol

Bought lotsa stuff on 11.11 and 12.12

Selling lotsa stuff on carousell and helping Wei Ling unpack/sell her stuff at home

Visited Jewel for the first time

Xmas tree shopping and gatherings

2020
Financial
This year is wows! I expected more bonus and increment from my ex-company coz they were doing well but oh wells, I guess that made me want to move. Honestly I am really happy for the increment of my income and I do not regret moving.  

This year I managed to save 65.10% of my total cash, excluding CPF. It's record compared to 53% last year because of my increase in pay and super reduction in spending. It definitely exceeds my target of 60% that I set last year. I only travelled once this year and I'm secretly happy that I managed to save so much from eating at home and no travelling. Most of my outflow was to online random buys and alcohol. My Carousell income reduced, which was expected and most of my dividends I chose to receive in shares rather than cash. Also started robo-advisor in Nov.

I did a financial projection for the next year, I hope I really do have enough for my goal.  

Physical
I felt no change in my body although I am going to the gym consistently but I guess that's a good thing because I have also been bingeing on fatty food. Gym was closed for 3 months but I still did running and some home workout which didn't quite suit me. I got Silver for IPPT which pissed me off so I'm going for it again in Jan for the Gold. 

My hair changed in Sep when Chloe decided to give me the Itaewon hair and it really grew on me. I kinda like my natural-looking hair now instead of the side comb and she said it looks good on me. I felt like my face aged more this year but I guess it can't be helped.

My facial routine as below.

Morning: VC100, Elixir moisturiser, sunblock.
Night: Orbis lotion. retinol/EGF, Cilabo cream, hair serum.
I also started to have a bit of face eczema, I need to find out what's causing it. Maybe I will get better skincare in my next trip to Japan.

Social
Beginning of the year was super random with random people - Piken, Sky, Vic, Sam etc and nothing much in the middle coz CB, and then started hanging much with Nigel, Gabby, Eric, Paeng. I am actually quite glad there are no major drinking incidents and I don't have to go out and socialise a lot this year.

I haven't seen Neab this year but we still get into calls and texts. Got strayed away from Jarren and drinking gang, guess I'm not part of their core group anymore. I also opened up my room for drinking twice this year. This year's one-off event is probably drinking with Viv at my place and talking too much about private stuff, but luckily no major drunk incident. 

Overall
This is a really strange year. It will go down in history as one of the most dramatic year due to a pandemic in a modern world. Our lifestyle changed dramatically - we got used to working and staying at home and wearing masks. I completed a record number of shows and books from being at home most of the time and even started Korean series and random animes. I'm very glad that my room is very conducive for working and relaxing but I get irritated at very small things around the house.

My tagline of 2020: Stagnant
Eventful year but uneventful life. All plans were halted since March. No new places explored but new experiences - like first beaching, first massage, home workout etc. Nothing much changed except my job which I'm contented right now. All in all I'm contented with my life, nothing more nothing less. Lagom.

2021
Hopefully 2021 will be a better year with the vaccine in distribution and the world can return to normal as soon as possible. It seems like my snow pilgrimage to Japan is not possible by April but Japan will be the first country I visit once borders are fully open. I already have an overwhelming list of things to buy there. I also have friends to visit in Bangkok, NYC, LA, Quebec, Sapporo etc.

2021 is going to be a decisive and important year for me, especially the second half. 

Be patient, consistent, and work towards my future.