“Instead of thinking about what you can get out of life all the time, think about what you can give to it.”
When I came across the above quote today, I momentarily had flashback on a common question I heard often on an impending retiree. “So what are you going to do when you retire ? Giving back to society ?” To be honest, I didn’t know. I just wanted a break and to have more free time to do the things I had always wanted to do, which was travelling around the world. As can imagine, this plan was now turned upside by the current Covid-19 Global Pandemic.
In fact, it has turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I have started a routine which I am beginning to enjoy very much ! Coffee used to be just a shot of caffeine but now simply the aroma of coffee makes the taste so good !
MORNING ROUTINE
Morning routine is kicking off my day with a glass of warm hydrogen water with lemon slices and breakfast is just simply a glass of cold pressed fruit and vegetable juices.
Healthy way to start the day followed by a routine morning walk with Miso. We had explored many different National Parks in the Island. Some days when it rained, our walk would be limited to my condominium estate.
I never realised that our small island country has so many unspoilt corners and nature parks till now. Grateful to our government who has made every effort to conserve these areas and kept the limited history of the young City State.
I am so pleasantly surprised to see so many different wild animals roaming freely and they are well protected by the National Environment Agency.
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I was thrilled to see this huge monitor lizard which I took a video of but can only share a static photo.
I used to live amongst animals growing up during the young Kampong days but now it had become a rare sight.
I simply love the birds and this pair of monkeys, who took my attention as they tried to snatch my snack during my break. The morning would normally end with a cup of Nespresso coffee and the newspaper before I prepare a simple lunch.
MY AFTERNOON WORKING CORNER
Well yes, I am still “working” on all sort of affairs.
My blog, daily tweets, my consulting work for an overseas client, some occasional research on my investments, watching u-tubers vlog to get travel ideas to prepare for my next phase.
All done with another cup of afternoon coffee.
Feeling so blessed to be able to finally do things at my pace and discovering so much along the way.
And as I reflect again about the giving back, I became more clear now that there are so many ways of giving back in life. Keeping a healthy and mindfulness lifestyle is a great start to build peace and happiness, and hence spread that little kindness to those around us.
Lyn🌻😊
Hello Lyn, what a nice blog you have… I have been enjoying your beautiful sharing of your life, and yes it’s very inspirational. Retirement is indeed a huge leap into the ‘unknown world’ that is waiting to be discovered…! My good wishes and I hope your blog can be a start of a New Life, one that is peaceful and wonderful.
And yes there are so many ways of giving back to life, and yes, Kindness Matters! I hope many will find their ways to your blog and enjoy your sharing.
And yes, coffee does taste better when you can smell its aroma ….
Thank you very much LeeLee for your thoughtful comments and well wishes ! I am indeed very thankful to have started this blog. So happy to hear that you are enjoying my sharing and finding them inspirational, this is a huge encouragements for me ! I will keep improving to make it interesting and relevant. Looking forward to your continued support and feedback as you journey this with me ❤️.
Hi Lyn, I wish that I can retire soon. Thank for sharing of your life .
After reading your blog, I feel that you have planned so well for your retirement.
Coffee does taste sweet & bitter depending how you roast the beans. You planned very well for your retirement so you can smell the aroma of the coffee.
Love,
Linton
Thank you Big C ! It did take me a few years to plan before I decide to retire a year ago. I am feeling very blessed to be able to enjoy my new phase of life ! I wish you all the very BEST in your retirement planning too, I am sure you can do it ! Love, Lyn
Lyn,
You have healthy breakfast. For me, I must start my day with a small mug of coffee, sometime with a biscuit and other time with a slice of bread like right at this moment.
I have no dog to walk with me but, walking alone was so far as pleasant and beautiful. I had a fall and in door for almost 8 days. This morning it is freezing cold in London and snow is forecasted for next few days. After reading your blog, I encourage myself to smile, be happy, go outside, explore and make memories-may be to be greeted by a deer or two. Most important to free my mind and open my eyes to beauties which are lining ahead of me. Bye for now. Nxx❤️
Hi N Robinson, so sorry to hear about your fall. Do take good care and glad that my blog post has helped bring you a smile and be happy Keep warm ❤️
Lyn,
My first memory of the Aroma of fresh ground coffee. When I was a little girl, I knew it was time to wake up when the strong aroma of ground coffee floated from ground floor kitchen to our bedroom. I knew my mum would be in the kitchen and my ‘Ah Hyai’-elder cousin would arrive soon for his breakfast and short briefing from my dad about things to do in our farms. For me, it would be time to wash, dress in school uniform and left home to walk to school.
Nice memories N, thank you for sharing ❤️
Lyn, I have been waiting to read your next blog. When will be next?
Nxx❤️
Yes Nxx, new post is out ❤️ Glad you are enjoying my post and looking forward to the next one !
Very inspiring and privileged to learn about you in a different ligh. Thank you for sharing, keep it coming…
Thank you Yam for your very encouraging feedback. Glad you find them inspiring and this will certainly motivate me to keep going with more !
Hi, Lyn
What a very good start in the morning Nice and relaxing keep it up
Thank you Benny ! May all your morning be a great start too ❤️