Dreaming About My Future Life

I find my mind drifting to the future recently. Imagining the days I would have, the life that I wish I would lead. It's so fun decorating the house I have in my mind. It's like playing sims social or cafe story (My knowledge of games is limited).

I would probably still stay here in my little town. I love my little town. The other place I might consider moving to is Ipoh, no explainable reasons. Maybe it's the rumours of good food or the excellent people I know who come from Ipoh.

I actually love the current house I'm staying. My room is the best place in the world. But if my parents want to sell it and move back to their hometown, and my sisters are married, I'd want a small little apartment. Like those in F.R.I.E.N.D.S but I think that would be difficult or impossible to find here. It's not going to be minimalistic. Decorations would be everywhere, souvenirs and gifts from loved ones or places I've travelled to, all displayed in the living room. There would be a christmas tree all year long, collecting dust at a corner. But instead of usual ornaments, I'd hang motivational quotes, polaroids, cards and keychains. There would be framed photos and arts from my nephews or nieces. The kitchen doesn't need to be big because I don't like cooking. There would be a round wooden table where sometimes my friends and I would sit around talking late into the night. My old favourite bowl and spoon would be sitting in the cabinet, and there wouldn't be any snacks since my sister's house would have all my favourite snacks. I wouldn't have a TV, I don't watch much TV and it's more fun to go to the cinema. There would be just two bookshelves, the white one which my father spray painted for me and a rickety small Ikea one which my father assembled by himself. I'd fill them with my favourite books but I would rarely buy new ones, because "books are to be shared, not owned" and I would have a library card. I'd walk around my house in minimal clothing so that I wouldn't need to turn on the fan to save the earth.

I'd have simple meals during the weekday but dine out or invite myself over to my sisters' or parents' house on weekends. Morning markets would be my go to place every weekend, I'd do my grocery shopping then have breakfast at kopitiams or buy food to munch on while I stroll the market. I'd try new cafes or dessert shops and get something sweet and of course coffee. I'd eat by the window at a corner, because corners make me feel safe. I'd probably do some work or read for hours. I would always be hoping that it's a rainy day. Somedays I'd go to jazz bars or find new bookshops. I'd have a red car which I fall in love with at first sight, but I would take the train to work because it's better for the environment and my wallet. After work everyday, I'd go to the gym and I would take dance classes because dancing is one of the best anti-aging activities. I would spend nighttime writing, doing housechores or working. I hope I would love my job and be a happy workaholic. I'd save most of my money for travelling or buy flowers or a new dress for myself.

I know things don't always turn out the way we want, plans change, I might suddenly want to get married or jump off the roof, but right now, this is a version of the future that I would say perfect. If I make it, I can come back here years later and cry tears of pride. And if not, well I might be disappointed, but I would surely be very proud of 22 year old me for being brave enough to dream.