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What am I doing now?

Last Updated: 

9 Feb 2025

Severely underestimated how long it takes to plan and sew even a thrift flip. As a recap, this is what I wrote in my previous post:


Sewing Goals:

  1. Crop 3 Tops – Only completed 2, one of which I was more ambitious and added drawstring features

  2. Clone 1 Top – Done with tracing the patterns but I realised I didn't have enough fabric and would probably have to use 2 shirts. Might end up as a reversible top!


Anyway I realised these goals are not very well written because they don't follow the SMART format. What ended up happening was I got side tracked with other projects...


Projects that I've completed:

  1. Mended a hole in denim overalls

  2. Replaced a spoilt elastic in a dress

  3. Started on an embroidery kit

  4. Built a home for my scrunchies

  5. Fixed curtain hooks

  6. Changed a window UV filter

  7. Assembled a new shoe cabinet

  8. Completed a 72 Hour UX Challenge


In the perspective of the sewing goals it would look like I've failed but I still take it as a win though. In that time I've worked simultaneously on other projects that were also relevant and interesting to me.

SMART Goals Recap

  • Specific: clear and well-defined, leaving no room for ambiguity. It answers the questions of who, what, where, when, why, and how.

  • Measurable: quantifiable metrics that allow you to track progress and determine when the goal has been achieved.

  • Achievable: realistic and attainable given your current resources and constraints. It should be challenging but not impossible.

  • Relevant: aligns with your overall objectives and values. It should be meaningful and contribute to your broader success.

  • Time-bound: a specific deadline or timeframe for completion. This creates a sense of urgency and helps you stay focused.


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I decided I didn't want to retire at the end of my life. The Time, Money, Energy Pyramid says as a Youth I have:

√ Time √ Energy X Money, which was true after I graduated from University.

 

But after 4 years of work I saved enough to fund me 1 year of retirement, YAY. I'm calling this spaced retirement, my generation calls it funemployment, but corporate-speak it's a career break.

 

Open Quests

1. Pruning my digital garden/second-brain set up to make it easier to maintain. Currently hosting it on Notion. The eventual goal is to publish some stuff here on the website.

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2. Editing my travel vlogs from 2022 at kiponi muses. I've been meaning to learn Davinci Resolve and this was the perfect opportunity. I should have ported over earlier because it's so much snappier than Premier Pro.

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3. Dancing a bunch, going for open classes, courses and competed in the recent Super24 which we clutched into finals. It's still crazy to me how we were 1 in 4 Singapore teams to have made it. My next dance event is a recital, Ascen(dance), coming up on 20th Sept, Friday, tickets can be found here. I'll be in 2 items, the alumni hip-hop piece and an open genre one.

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Closed Quests

  • Revamping portfolio site. The previous site wasn't responsive and the fixed breakpoints were creating formatting problems. I feel so much better with this new redesign :')

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