Monday, November 27, 2017

Day #197 - Being Prepared


A reminder to be prepared for life.
Be it financially, mentally, or physically.
At least this morning we didnt have to worry about the cost of possibility being admitted into the hospital.

Goals of the Day:
  • Be attentive and caring towards Dearest for the hospital trip and beyond
    • Achieved
  • Exercise (2.4km run)
    • Achieved (did 7 rounds)
  • Reorganize wedding and renovation tasks
    • Not Achieved
There was quite a bit of running around for the day until I reached home in the evening.
But I felt fortunate that I am here in Singapore when Dearest needed me.

Today's Small Wins:

  • Was able to take care of Dearest for the day
  • Managed to motivate myself to exercise in view of the upcoming half-marathon this Sunday
  • Had some me time to de-stress for the day
  • Meditated for 10 minutes
  • Woke up on time
Today's Small Losses:
  • Didn't manage to do personal work; indulged in gaming (not good)
  • Slept slightly late

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Day #196 - Stay Positive, Work Hard

As much as it's not ideal for me to continue on working in the current state, I recognize it's my responsibility, and my attitude towards my work, and makes me want to make certain things happen.

So, to me, Stay positive, work hard, make it happen.

Goals of the Day:

  • Finish office work by 3pm
    • Not Achieved (left @ 6.30pm, but at least I finished my work)
  • Light exercise
    • Not Achieved
  • Reorganize tasks for wedding and renovation
    • Not Achieved
Body got quite tired after dinner at home
It feel like my body clock still hasn't completely adjust to the local time yet.
Therefore, didn't manage to do the other tasks that I have planned.

Today's Small Wins
  • Managed to finish work to get home for dinner
  • Woke up early
  • Slept on time
Today's Small Losses
  • Spent my Sunday in office instead of other thing
  • Didn't meditate

Saturday, November 25, 2017

Day #195 - Continue on


To continue on my pursuits in life.

Missed out the goals setting on yesterday because I was just focused on work matters.
OT till my brain wasn't working at around 9pm, got home, and was too tired to do anything else.

Goals of the Day:
  • Finish unpacking and clearing my room
    • Achieved
  • Settle personal administration (e.g. bills, NRIC application)
    • Achieved
  • Settle insurance claims for the medical fees incurred during the NZ trip
    • Achieved (missing Doctor's memo though, requesting from the medical centre)
  • Calculate the expenses from the NZ trip
    • Achieved
  • Review wedding invites
    • Achieved
  • Spend good quality time with Dearest
    • Achieved
  • Get started on creating our wedding photo album
    • Not Achieved
  • Review list of tasks to do for wedding and renovation
    • Achieved
Had a productive and fruitful day, both with myself, and with Dearest =)

Today's Small Wins:
  • Managed to settle a bunch of personal stuff
  • Enjoyed the evening with Dearest
  • Woke up early
  • Meditated for 10 min
Today's Small Losses:
  • Didn't manage to get started on creating our wedding photo album

Thursday, November 23, 2017

Day #193 - Rejunvenated, and back!


It wasn't really a relaxing holiday per se.
But it was definitely a precious experience for me.

Back to work today.
Back to more focus.

Goals of the Day
  • Get up to speed on the most urgent task at work office and work on it
    • Achieved
  • Confirm tml's medical appt given my current nasal condition
    • Achieved
  • Unpack everything this evening 
    • Not Achieved
  • Get back into meditation
    • Not Achieved
  • Rest on time at 11pm
    • Not Achieved
Had to work quite late today due to some urgent work tasks.
By the time I got home it was already 2am+.

Today's Small Wins:
  • Focused on work today
  • Woke up early
Today's Small Losses:
  • Wasn't that productive at work
  • Didn't manage to do any tasks outside of office work
  • Slept late
  • Didn't meditate

Friday, November 10, 2017

Day #180 - Final Work Day before my trip

Didn't have time to update this day in time.
Was too busy at work and packing.

Goals of the Day:

  • Focus at work
    • Achieved
  • Finish packing
    • 50% Achieved
Today's Small Wins:
  • Handover all the things that was needed at work
  • Prepared all the paper documents needed for the trip
Today's Small Losses:
  • Didn't pack finish
  • Didn't rest early 

Thursday, November 9, 2017

Day #179 - Home, has a new meaning today.


We got our keys to our house today!
Although it was a big rush in the morning due to the stupid train delays, but overall, it was a nice day of doing rituals to bless the house, a cross-family lunch, and sitting on the dusty concrete discussing renovation works =p

Goals of the Day:

  • Enjoy the process of key collection, house blessing, and renovation discussion with Dearest
    • Achieved
  • Consolidate all documents needed for printing
    • Not Achieved
Today's Small Wins:

  • Did diary update with Dearest
  • Had a good day with Dearest on key collection
  • Both families had a good meal together
  • Worked hard on getting the renovation stuff done
Today's Small Losses:
  • Sleeping slightly later
  • Woke up late
  • Didn't meditate
  • Didn't manage to consolidate documents for printing (do tml then~)

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Day #178 - Full Day of Action


Was out of office the entire day without access to the internet.
And when i got home late at night, forgot all about this.
Making up for this now.

Goals of the Day:

  • Productive at work, especially at pushing for results in the analysis
    • Achieved
  • NZ trip packing
    • Not Achieved
  • Download music for NZ trip (so I feel less bored while driving)
    • Achieved
  • Book all necessary accommodation for NZ trip
    • Achieved
Today's Small Wins:
  • Fairly productive at work, stay focused at analysis
  • Went through itinerary and booked the remainder of the accommodation
  • Filtered and downloaded music for NZ trip
Today's Small Losses:
  • Woke up/Slept late
  • Didn't meditate