the thought nook

notes on frugal living:

• make do, mend, or repurpose before buying new

• choose quality that lasts, not quantity that fades

• track where money goes, not just how much

• find joy in ordinary things — coffee, sunlight, quiet mornings

• delay wants; most fade with time

• fix small wasteful habits before they grow

• appreciate the comfort of “enough”

• share, borrow, or

Approach everything with curiosity, gratefulness, and unlearn the weight of burdens. 

During the summers of our childhood, we didn’t think about the intensity of the heat waves, but how an ice popsicle would fit so well in such a sunny day. Can you recall the days when we used to get lost in the boundless expanse our imaginations, building forts and

Having boring problems is a privilege. At this stage of my life, I haven’t faced any real, life-threatening issues. I’ve noticed that due to the lack of anything serious to ponder about, I end up creating my own problems out of thin air. The root of which is overthinking. From this, I’ve realized how fortunate I am to only have surface-level issues

I do not want to be a fan anymore

I’ve realized something today. I do not want to be a fan of anyone or anything anymore. Now, such declaration can come off as a pompous and cynical statement. However, this is not coming from a place of self-righteousness. I do not think that I am better than anyone else, or that I think more maturely than others by

You know what I find frustrating? The fact that the power of habit feels almost impossible to unlearn. I’m fully aware that mindless scrolling does more harm than good, yet I still choose it over the countless other things I know would be better for me. And every time, I end up blaming myself all over again for it.