I just finished my fourth month of FIRE in Sep 2023.
Below are what I ate, what I did for fun, the amount of exercise I managed to do, and a record of my expenses.
Eating
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I've eaten this a few times already. I believe this is a hidden gem. |
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A lot of newspaper clippings about their chicken wing. |
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I think the chicken wing was OK, but the rest is pretty standard. |
Fun
This month was the September school holidays! Below are the places I went to:
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Jubilee Park |
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No prizes for guessing this one |
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Sunway Big Box in JB |
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Cycling along rail corridor |
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All the way to Pang Sua Woodlands |
Exercise
On the fitness side, I definitely walked more than in my previous desk-bound job.
Expenses
I busted some of my expenses this month. Hardly surprising I guess, since you got to spend to have fun...
Eating Out Target: $650
Eating Out Actual: $615.88
Household Target: $600
Household Actual: $643.77 (some enrichment classes for my kid)
Travel Target: $100
Travel Actual: $137.49 (petrol, some grab rides to airport)
Entertainment Target: $50
Entertainment Actual: $58.48
Personal Target: $100
Personal Actual: $1,290.70 (Signed up for a course)
I only managed to find time to do a few food deliveries this month. All in, I only managed to earn $10.50 this month.
Onwards to the fifth month of FIRE!!