Last year 2025_ hobby | seems like I may have pampered myself last year

I  just realized that I made three big purchases in 2025—and every single one was linked to pursuing my hobbies! 🛍️

• I bought a bike last April 2025 🚴‍♂️, 
• a laptop in June 2025 💻, 
• and a better phone in November 2025 📱. 

I honestly can’t believe I managed to pay for all of these within a single year! Looking back, each investment directly aligns with my personal interests. 🎯

Read my previous post here: blabbering about manifesting

I wanted to start biking because I kept seeing cyclists out on their fitness rounds, and it looked like such a wonderful experience to try. 🚴‍♂️💨 After binge-watching weekend long-ride vlogs, I decided it was time to get a bike of my own. I also thought it might help me save a bit of money. I usually go to Zumba 💃👟 at a nearby park—it’s actually private property, but they kindly open it up to the public for recreational activities. Even though the commute fare to get there is pretty cheap, I realized I could spend even less by riding a bike instead.

Then again, who knows? Biking is fun, but so are Zumba and jogging! In the end, maybe I just wanted some variety in my fitness routine.

As for the laptop, I clearly remember saving up for it, but I’m still amazed at how I secured it just a few months after buying the bike! 🚴‍♂️➡️💻 Writing has been one of my core hobbies since I started my blog back in 2017, so I knew having a dedicated workstation would make drafting content 500 times easier. 📝✍️

I tried using my phone for blogging for a while, and while it worked for a bit, it was way too distracting. 📱⚡ It’s just far too easy to switch over to YouTube instead of focusing on writing! 🎥🙈 Plus, I was considering taking on side work as a Virtual Assistant, so a proper laptop felt like a necessary tool to make that happen. 💼💸💰

Finally, I didn't think I could squeeze in another major purchase, actually that is a lie I remember now how I actually pulled it off—I bought it using my 13th-month pay and bonus! 🤑💰 Whew. 📱 I really wanted higher-quality photos and videos to kickstart my "video era," especially since I truly enjoy watching good content in video form. 📸🎥🎨

Reflecting on everything, the pull toward my hobbies was so strong that it drove me to these decisions. It seems like I have pampered myself this year & I thank God that he has blessed me & is able to pull this off. 

That is it for now. Thanks for reading all the way.