Excess budget and life from now on..

The other day, I checked money in my bank account and to my surprise, it's as much as my expected savings if I worked full time in Bangkok for 1,5 years! The reason is because I didn't spend it (almost) at all. I studied at uni, ate at uni or at home, shopped for food weekly (but for very very small amount), went to Zurich (bf pays) and that's it. And it goes like this week after week after week...

Before my birthday, Alex asked what my resolution was... I didn't even have time to think about it. I was so busy juggling between a presentation, group paper, exams, part-time job, and maintaining an acceptable standard of living (aka clean floor, regular laundry, clean bed sheet, washed dishes, clean toilet, mown lawn etc.). Then, I thought I forgot to take care of myself!

I am skinny at home and I'm still skinny now (or even worse). I love food at Mensa, but I know I can't afford it everyday. I tried to cook, but when it doesn't taste so good like what my uncle cooked, I simply put it in the garbage and drank Coke. I didn't work out. I don't even touch my shocky pink yoga mat (now it's like a status symbol for appreciation when friends visiting my house). I used regular cheap facial cream from Migros.

But once I saw my $ on my account, I just thought....it's time to spend it baby!! For some reason, a Bangkok me was residing myself....I bought Ginseng Biothem (oh lalala), 2 lipsticks, expensive facial washing gel, a new makeup remover (because I will wear it), Lost the series, CHF 30 spent at Asian shop, CHF30 more at Migros and again at Minor. I shopped as if I will die tomorrow or something. I am about to look at a new and healthy recipe. I will study Yoga book that Oom gave me for the last year b-day. I will be more positive and cherish every moment...

Twenty-five

For Thais, 12 months prior to the age of 25 isn't a good time. Some said they have faced extremely bad lucks, accidents and so on. I fooled it on my 24th birthday with the theme of the fifth 19, just to avoid a series of misfortune. I lived a normal life. I had a usual care for myself. But the life took me from the usual direction.

I quit the job.
I came to Switzerland.
I study Master Degree's program.
I get employed part time.
I travelled to Germany, Italy and Greece.
I got accepted for an exchange at St. Gallen.
I am about to go to Scotland for work (though only a day or two).

However, so far I have been challenged and pressured by the new environment.

I learned to deal with the bitterly cold weather,
to appreciate snow, lakes, mountains,
to get used to difficult local languages,
to understand why people don't smile,
to cheer myself up that there is nothing wrong with me if they don't want to be friend with me,
to pad myself a well done when I cooked something that may taste the worst in the world (but I could save so many francs),
to forgive myself when I indulge myself at Chinese/ Cantonese/ Thai restaurants,
to nurture the 'real friendship' I have here (quality counts),
to be confident when I speak the local languages and not to switch to an arrogant (perceived) American accent so soon,
to take advantage from classes and strip myself off of the 'ivory tower' image I got back home,
to this and that...

So far, I guess I got through. I tried not to be so sensitive and fragile. I cried. But I knew it was a natural mechanism which only to help alleviate pains. The best remedy of all - I got a family here..Alex holds my hand and helps me get through all frustration..and I know, he will always be there for me...forever and ever.

Happy 25th birthday..yayy!