I am Thompson Boy

How you do condense a life of numerous clothes, comfort, accessories and things for your face and hair and stuff? You know the drill. The answer is of course NOT by carrying a 100 litre bag. Even a 60+10 to me now looks and sounds absolutely mad. Disclaimer: I do own a 60+10 and it's heavy to death, top loading which is a hassle to look for things and not the most comfortable when you are lost trying to look for that hostel. I was mad enough to carry one when I was visiting Vientiane on a short half day trip before going back to the airport again to fly off to Luang Prabang. So back to my new bag - everyone thought I was mad to finally settle for 40 litre even though the 55 is extremely tempting with zip off daybag which is like value for money. But after reading the reviews on this baby, I am convinced that: 1. Front loading bags are the way to go 2. The smaller the better - yes esp for long journeys. If it's short then by all means carry all your shit. You will only suff...

It's been way overdue, but I was always curious about the exact amount spent. After all, those days I don't have tracking apps and wasn't so anal about every cents and dollars spent. So here goes. All based on the exchange rate a few years ago which was NZD1=RM2.5. Now should be RM2.7. Flights to Auckland via Emirates - RM3395 (could have done it slighty better for eg: cheap AirAsia flight to Melbourne and then connect to Auckland with Jetstar) Jetstar Airways Pty Lt Melbourne (flight from Christchurch to Auckland) - RM86.55 Jetstar Airways Pty Lt Melbourne (flight from Auckland to Queenstown) - RM559.83 Car Rental - RM273.18 Petrol Tekapo - RM36.90 Petrol Wanaka - RM28.57 TOTAL: RM4,380.03 Glacier Explorers - RM362.50 Queenstown Gondolo ride - RM67.50 Auckland Zoo entrance fee - RM62.50 MITRE PEAK CRUISES MILFORD SOUNDNZ - RM204.84 TOTAL: RM697.04 Absaloot Hostel - RM83.63 Te Anau Lakeview - RM76.27 JailHouse Hostel - RM91.57 Mt Cook Lodge - RM97.02 TO...

God, that's like really fast. Felt like I have not done alot of things and truth to be told there's a lot of things left to be done. 1. Mock packing - trying to do a few rounds of those to see what else is missing or what else is not needed. 2. Settle my bank account/finance - need to open a new account actually. Something I can do anytime. 3. Decided against an international driving license. Don't want to be bothered driving. 4. Still undecided on which pair of shoes and bag to take.....I know...I know.... 5. Settle the hostels at least for a few weeks ahead. 6. Cleaning up my space in office and home 7. Print some additional passport pictures 8. Backup my files and shit 9. Get more music And some other stuff. I am just being lazy and it's Friday and I am just too lazy.

It's not easy, hasn't been easy and still not easy for me to say no to beautiful clutches and bags. I am right now down to just 1) Balenciaga clutch - only because it doesn't have much resale value and the color and size is amazing for anything. It's also hardy meaning I can throw it around. 2) Coach clutch - Bigger size than Balenciaga, no logos and in a bright red with vertical stripes across. Probably wouldn't fetch much at resale but to buy a new one would cost me alot more. 3) Givenchy Pandora - I tried parting with this baby a few times without much success and truth to be told, it is a very versatile, unique and useful bag to own. Right now wished it was in any color than chestnut or almond (as it was called) I really want this because of its size and it's Céline for crying out loud. You don't need any reasons. But not buying it means I can see more of this and Italy

Just posted up another writing on Medium. Like some people said, if you want to try and do something, just start doing it. Doesn't matter if you are good or bad at it. https://medium.com/p/3adc259521a4