Like,
I would rather have God's best one for my life than any random guy.
Let's go on a GROUP outing with random people.
Lol!
Anyways career-wise things are looking up. Been offered a position with a salary I couldn't refuse. Really happy about it, just hoping it will all work out. Soon. Also keeping my position at The Office, am praying for 2 more deals to hit the target... for a better year ahead! So I will be at 2 Offices now, I do enjoy working except for the fact that it gets me too tired. Hahaha! So spot me around Raffles Place and City Hall MRT, should be shuttling in between.
Have learnt many MANY financial lessons this year, and I treasure them. I believe I'd make good of the next two years (since my income is going to at least double anyway.) And save and earn more than I spend. Which is difficult, because I have too much free time, most of those spent looking at nice things. =)
But if you do have a sizeable year end bonus, here are the top things NEXT YEAR you can spend/splurge on, in my humble opinion.
1. A pair of blue jeans!
The essential. Just get ONE pair of a really nice one and wear it till it can't be worn (In my case, the button's metal got wrecked after a year of insane wearing.) Don't have to buy too many pairs. Just get one really good one. ONE is enough!
Nice ones for men and women: River Island has nice skinny jeans with interesting details. River Island is also having a sale...
2. A NEW Bible.
Sometimes for a new start, it's good to get a new one. Sometimes the old one brings back too many (bad/sad) memories. And it's also more motivating to start 'afresh'.
I always try to read new versions because somehow you do get a new perspective on things. Try the ESV version. around $36, at leading Christian bookstores.
3. A nice dress.
In the course of a year, we need to go to weddings, host functions, events, dinners, etc etc... and we need a nice dress. Last-minute shopping don't ever get nice ones... really...
So choose one that fits you, nice colour, in a cutting you are comfortable with.
I like the cheongsams at Clothier, Raffles Place, Great World City outlets.
4. Pair of simple diamond square or pear shaped earrings.
Same reason as above and goes with everything.
5. A new wallet.
Because we always need new ones each year, somehow. I always buy cute, cheap purses so that I can change them as and when I like it.
Reasonably priced and cool ones at Muji and ProjectShop for men.
More expensive ones at Coach, LV, Gucci... Lol!
6. New books.
To feed your mind and your soul. Me aim to read 2 a month - I read quite fast.
I recommend any John Ortberg books. Funny and insightful with tons of unique information about spiritual matters.
7. A magazine subscription.
Only costs around $300 (Time)for a year's worth of news you can just chew on in bite sized pieces. Also a great gift for a friend (Reader's Digest at $99 I think), anything from Hardware Zone to Women's Weekly to Fortune (is good!) is available.
8. Perfume/Scents
I'm not a huge fan of using perfume but it does lift the mood and somehow feels good to spray it on yourself, your pet, around the house.
I'm a fan of all J.Lo fragrances. The bottles are gorgeous and they never fail to work it!
For a versatile men's fragrance, Carolina Herrera's Men is really inspiring.
9. Good shoes.
Don't risk your back or your ankle for those cheap ones.
I still buy cheap shoes but only wear them when I know I'm not going to walk around much - ie, go to a sit-down event.
Since most of us do stand for quite a bit everyday (on the train!), please treasure your feet.
Zara casuals are good for men and inexpensive.
My feet loves Tang Studio and Marks&Spencer and a Malaysian brand 'Nose'.
10. Invest... in a good handphone
I'm awfully happy with my Palm but for those who haven't caught on to the handhelds, a good phone does help you get on in life, and also bridges gaps of communications.
I like a phone that can store emails, adds, birthdays and numbers.
Plus one that can take photos of your current lover!
Have a great 2008!
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