New Crib

Moved into the new apartment yesterday. despite the slight flu, my housemate and I managed to move most of our stuff. The only major thing that's left is our internet connection. but for that to transfer will take a week. we rented out a car for the move. took about 6 rounds

this is my new bed, bigger and more comfy  :D 

 

this is the view from my balcony. lovely eh. :)

This place feels very fresh and airly compared to the previous place. it's bigger and newer too. great to have sunlight and the sound of birds wake me up in the mornings.

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Feng Sui

Came across this mail which offered a free Feng Shui report for 2010 for me. While i don't really believe in all this horoscope stuff, since I don't really know much about Feng Shui I thought i'll try it out. this is the report I got

Chapter 6. Activate Ameen's Wealth

Introduction

As someone with natal Sun in Libra, you are resourceful and intuitive when it comes to making money. In order for you to lead a lifestyle of privilege and opulence, you can implement some sensitizing cures. Try implementing these cures in the far left corner of every one of your rooms. Keep in mind that the more attractive these areas are, the easier it will be for you to build wealth. You can use these cures in your home, office, or both. Try the cure that resonates most with you, and then slowly implement others as your wealth begins to grow. Before you know it, you'll be sitting on a sizable nest egg.

Color

The color pink is sure to draw wealth to you like a magnet. Use it on the walls, upholstery, curtains, or rug. Alternately, you can choose artwork with lots of pink in it. If this color is too feminine for you, try pastel colors like powder blue, buttercup yellow, and sea green in your Wealth sectors.

Texture/Material

Smooth surfaces can increase your financial prospects. A polished hardwood floor or glossy tiles can improve your financial prospects, as can firm carpets, satiny damask upholstery, or brocade curtains.

Scents

Floral scents are a powerful way to activate your wealth sector. Candles, essential oils, and potpourri are all good ways to introduce a pleasing scent into your home. Choose aromas like rose, honeysuckle, or lily of the valley, but only use these fragrances if they are pleasing to you.

Sound

Gospel or folk music can activate your Wealth sector; if your income is stagnant; try playing songs that feature plenty of blended voices. Alternately, you can ring a bell four times in far left corner of your Wealth Sector to increase your income. This cure works especially well when your financial prospects grow stale; repeat this ritual every day for a month, beginning with the New Moon.

Flowers

Marigolds are ideal for activating your Wealth sector. Keep a vase filled with these bright blooms whenever conditions permit. Pink flowers can also increase your income.

Semiprecious stones

Placing four pieces of clear quartz in the far left corner of your home is a wonderful way to attract wealth; keep these stones in a beautiful pewter dish or bowl, where they will always attract your attention.

Images

Photos of sociable groups can dramatically increase your income. Display any such images in metal frames at eye level. Artwork depicting romance, partnership, and any of the fine arts can also activate your Wealth sector. Circular and oval frames can increase your ability to earn and accumulate money.

Handcrafted Items

Whether you sew, sculpt, paint, or make collages, it's a good idea to place examples of your handiwork in your Wealth sector. It doesn't matter whether you're an amateur or a professional; handmade items that you enjoyed making deserve a place of prominence in the far left corner of your home. The more beautifully your work is displayed, the greater your wealth will be

So apparently this is something of a combination of astrology and interior design that would make me rich. that's great. I'd like to try out some of these. Since am having some plans or decorating my room (or moving to a new apartment altogether). 

But honestly why the goal be getting rich??? just because of wealth, it doesn't guarantee happiness. True all the rich and famous do look VERY happy. but believe me they have allot of problems that are sometimes more complicated than normal people. just that because their wealthy, healthy, happy lifestyle image would ensure their fans stick to them, they HAVE TO portray a image of success and happiness.

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Streamlining your life

no long blog about what i achieved last year??? (i achieved some stuff but thats another whole blog) but here's somethings i've learned which i thought i'd share with you.

as you get older you realize even tho you take up more serious responsibilities, you seem more carefree. how come?? remember you used to really look up to some people when you were little. maybe it was your uncle or your older cousin. guess what, now you're one of those people. you're in their shoes. but things aren't that herculean if you know how to get things done.

its important to commit to continuous improvement of your daily life. there are alot of things in our daily lives we do ...inefficiently. there's always a way it can be done better. to save more time and effort. so constantly look out for ways to improve the quality and efficiency of your life.

So here's some ways i've learned and experimented to keep this stressful life stress free, chilled out and streamlined as much as possible. your mood is one of the most important things. your daily performance will depend alot on your mood so keep your mood intact

sleep less, but take breaks before you get tired.

i sleep like 5 to 6 hours a night. but during the day i would take 1 to 2 cat naps. this helps me work longer without getting tired.

wake up early morning

I'm still working on this. I used to be a morning person when i was working back home. but now with classes late in the evening its not easy. So instead I head to the gym in the morning 3 times a week. that's becoming a daily thing. Find a good reason to wake up early.

work out

like above. working out is not only good for physical fitness but it has emotional benefits too. Every time i wanted to beat the shit outa someone or tell someone off (thanks to some lazy front office person or poor service).. i would let out that steam in the gym. Swimming is good too if you got access to a pool.

play good music

this is a no brainer. play some good upbeat music in the mornings as you start off your day in high gear. when traveling, when doing pretty much anything. but only motivating music, not those sad songs (why are all malay songs sad songs btw??) or songs with dramatic lyrics about complicated relationship problems. buying that ipod i always have on my ears is one of the best things i bought.

spend less time on facebook

This is quite hard and i'm still working on it trying to limit the times i go on facebook a day. but if you didnt realize, facebook takes up alot of time. I'm trying to make it just twice a day. in the morning and in the night. Same goes with email.

Get a bike

before i had a car back home, i used to ride a bike. what i realized is i'd spend less time stuck in traffic as compared to when having a car. of course there are some things you cant do of other things as having compared to having a car, like taking more than 1 person or moving taking a lot of stuff. getting stuck when it rains. Anyway saving time or not. riding is much fun compared to driving.

just a few. more coming soon.

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