New life habits and other changes

If you asked me about the biggest change I have seen recently, I would say myself.

I have been noticing these miniscule changes that it prompted me to write it down just to see how much about myself is different compared to say, five, or maybe ten years ago.

For starters, what I can see is that I have been trying to instill better life habits. Drinking more water is my everyday mantra. I keep reminding myself to gulp down more and I do. My 15-year-old self wouldn't have bothered. I hated plain water back then, unless if it was to satisfy the thirst caused by exercising. Homemade fruit juices were just the same; I disliked the icky texture swirling in my mouth and the instant fill it made in my stomach. But, who knew how much I would look forward to having my fill every afternoon with a blend of staple fruits like bananas, apples, oranges and the occasional dragonfruit and papayas? I always have it with some fresh milk, just to make it smoother and taste better. 

Apart from the change in eating habits, I am starting to like how doing house chores calmed my nerves. I am prone to feeling anxious for no reason sometimes, and I know now that simple activities involving physical exertion help to reorient my thoughts. Focusing on sweeping dust and hair as well as folding the laundry; menial tasks I disliked, are actually helping me to focus my attention better. I look forward to evening strolls with my mum after dinners, where we would talk about mundane matters and have a laugh or two about random jokes.  Ironically, things I never considered interesting or worth my time in the past are actually my thing now.

I love reading. I am certain about that, even if I have to actually make time just to sit down and flip through the pages of my current read. But even that has seen some minor transformation. I gravitate more towards thrillers, sci-fi as opposed to romance or even fantasy genres. But I would still read them, given the chance and mood. During my free time, when I decide not to read, I either manage my online business account, listen to music or watch dramas/ anime. Now, speaking of anime, I am getting pickier as I age. The first criterion for a good anime would be the animation style and visuals. Then, come the drama and pace. Those were my criteria ten years prior. Nowadays, I look for a solid storyline/ plot, good character developments, internal/external conflicts, great voice acting, no cringey scenes/dialogues, and animation styles with character. That isn't wanting too much, right? But, maybe it is not easy to find the perfect one all the time.

Life preferences aside, I do think that what I like or dislike has seen some drastic changes as well. Blue,black and white were undoubtedly my favourite hues but my taste in colours are catching onto brighter shades today. My choices in clothing would tell you that darker greens and crimson reds are my prime favourites, followed by the usual blacks and whites, depending on what I am going for. I am more inclined towards keeping my hair short nowadays. I prefer my nails short and clean, without the hectic shades women adorn them with. And, as much as I like makeup, thick layers of foundation and dark lips no longer attract my attention. Congee is slowly becoming my favourite food, almost pushing sushi to second spot.

I can go on longer with the list of transformations that I myself has seen but this is enough. I wouldn't want the world to know all of what I hate or love because that just seems perverse, in my way of thinking. This writing has proved that it is possible for humans to change, even if it might take them tens of years to switch. With all that is said, I look forward to more changes in myself, especially my thoughts and perceptions of worldly matters.