Almost there
Dec 29, 2005 in Life-logger
It's almost, just almost 2006. A very scary thought, that, knowing that one year has past.
Don't you notice it's always like this? In the early parts of the year, you wonder why time passes so slowly, especially when there are less holidays. But when the year-end approaches, and you get your chance to clear your leave, and to sit out several holidays at one go, (at least once a week, plus a few more to look forward to next week), you start to wonder, 'Where did time go?'
Suddenly, I'm over my mid-twenties, and the late twenties are quickly approaching.
Scary man. I mean, when I was younger I can deal with using soap and water on my face. Now, when I get to shopping malls and I walk past those expensive beauty-counters, I actually feel like I might want to try one of those peeling things, or that anti-aging cream. And then I decide, OK, maybe I can still work around with sliced cucumbers, just once a week.
Just over four years ago I was comfortably asking some donations from Mum anytime I wanted to buy something, at a time when I felt it was still legal to beg her for stuff like a new computer, or some extra funds to help me pay for my camera. Nowadays, I'd feel terribly guilty if I had to tell her that money is a little tight and ask permission whether I could give a little less to the household fund. Surprisingly, I could save a lot more when I was barely out of school and earning a measly paycheck… now, I'm getting twice of what I used to earn then and barely, just barely making ends meet.
It's tough being an adult.