Friday, April 12, 2024

Wrapping up my Tenth Month of Financial Independence

I just finished my tenth month of FI (Financial Independence) in Mar 2024.

In my previous post, I explained I don't consider myself 'retired' because I am still working. But I am no longer in a salaried 8.30-6pm job, rather I started my own business after I FI. 

Below is what I ate and did for fun, and a record of my expenses.

Eating




Lu Yang Seafood Restaurant, Sabah. This is the Sabah Vegetable dish. Delicious!

Lu Yang Seafood Restaurant, Sabah.

Lu Yang Seafood Restaurant, Sabah.

Lu Yang Seafood Restaurant, Sabah.

Lu Yang Seafood Restaurant, Sabah.

Lu Yang Seafood Restaurant, Sabah.

Lu Yang Seafood Restaurant, Sabah. Crabs are a must-have in Sabah.

Lu Yang Seafood Restaurant, Sabah.

Lu Yang Seafood Restaurant, Sabah.

Arang Restaurant @ Manukan Island

Arang Restaurant @ Manukan Island

Arang Restaurant @ Manukan Island

Arang Restaurant @ Manukan Island



Fun


March school holidays! Went to Sabah! Seriously, I feel Malaysia's attractions and food are punching below their weight. Complete opposite of Singapore's attractions. Singapore attractions are punching above their weight much like everything else about Singapore. 



Our view from Shang-Rila Hotel, Kota Kinabalu

Shang-Rila Hotel, Kota Kinabalu

Kundasang, Sabah

Anooh Coffee, Kundasang, Sabah

Farmer's market in Kundasang, Sabah

Definitely will come back again and spend more days, even weeks here. I think it offers great hikes and great weather. The mountains of Kundasang feel much cooler than Sunny Singapore. 

Oh yes, I also went to the Harry Potter thing with my kids. It was actually pretty good I feel...better than what I expected. 





Expenses


In terms of expenses, busted some budgets this month but still manageable. 
 
Eating Out Target: $650
Eating Out Actual: $694.81 (Some family dinners)

Household Target: $600
Household Actual: $183.47

Travel Target: $100
Travel Actual: $83.95

Entertainment Target: $50
Entertainment Actual: $54

Personal Target: $250
Personal Actual: $191.64 (made a donation to Gaza relief)


Onwards to the next month of FI!

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