Actually the mall walk is a good option in case I don't feel like exercising very early in the morning. It is much cooler too.
The problem is, I was tempted more than once to buy things I don't actually need.
Other than that, I am in isolation listening to Absolute Classic Rock. I had been wanting to eat at the Burger King for a while now. The walk really worked up my appetite. So I ordered a Double King set along with the ice lemon tea. It turned out that the tea is too sweet for my liking.
I need to be in the minimalist mindset when I walk the mall. After lunch I was tempted to buy a coconut bun for dessert. Luckily I keep reminding myself that the success of my weight loss is dependent on my ability to withstand hunger. I managed to withstand my hunger until 4:00 pm where I had a Mini Magnum ice cream at home.
I received a video from a friend telling me how gloomy the world economy going to be. I personally is looking forward to the downturn. When people have less cash to spend, things get cheaper. That is called depression. For fixed income earner, depression is good.
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One thing about being in isolation is I don't have to go with the thinking of the masses. I am pretty much insulated from the problems out there. All I think of is how not to spend money unnecessarily. I do have the desire to spend on trifles but when I look inside my CCC, I realized that I got everything that I need here.
Today I tried on a new Casio Mudman. A very nice watch. Then I realized that I don't need the barometer, thermostat and compass. So to reaffirm my previous buying decision, I wear two watches today. While typing in the keyboard, I keep looking at my watches and feeling satisfied with my purchases.
I went to Toys R Us to have a look at their latest figurines. The Star Wars collection is selling for RM50 a piece. Again, I went home and look at my collection and I feel very contented with them.
I need to get past the habit of wasting money unnecessarily if I want to be a minimalist. Only spend on what is required. The most important thing is not go hungry. If I can focus on food as merely for nourishment and not an indulgence, I win half of the battle. The other half is won if I don't spend money on beverages. The best is still water.
I'm talking about making my expenditure to the barest necessity. If I need beverage, I'll make some at home. I got to be street smart to scout for real values instead of perceived values.
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