New Years 2010

It’s the new years and it ain’t too late to make changes in life.

My new year resolutions are:

1. Be clutter free

2. Buy only investment pieces

I’m such a hoader. I love to keep letters, clothes, books; the list just goes on forever. I mean how can anyone bear to throw away letters from old friends! Memories are at stake!

But in year 2010, I strive to be clutter free.

It sounds insane, but my ideal is to go minimalistic.

So far I have done a good job at managing my cupboard - after 1 year of hard work giving or selling my clothes. I have also downsized my collections of memories by keeping letters and cards only from people that really mattered.

On to my second resolution.

I love to dress up. And I love to buy pretty things. But buying too many little pretty things can be damaging to the wallet.

So in this new year, I aim to buy things that will last me for 10 years.

First up my list, I should quit buying costume jewelry - but how can anyone resist buying pretty little things that only cost $6! Such conflict of interest.

Next up my list, no more impulsive buying of clothes. Given 10 years worth of shopping experience, it has occured to me that I subscribe to brand loyalty. I should just stick to buying quality clothes from my favourite brands and not look at anything else.

Having said that, I truly recommend people to only buy leather shoes - chuck that PU or PVC shoes away please - for the sake of your feet’s health. I also give my thumbs up to investing in a Chanel bag - it will last you forever.

And if all fails, just buy gold.

So cheers to the new year, and I hope you’ll keep up with fulfilling all your new year resolution as I keep mine in check.