Everyday Life
One of the best anime movie that i watch for 2025. The pace and songs and the way the male demon sacrifice himself to save the 1/2 demon female. My daughters watched it with me and my youngest daughter who is 7 years old was moved to tears. She like the movie from Netflix so much that she will play the songs over and over again.
I would say Netflix have another movie hit for this year 2025.
Switching to a vegetarian diet is one of the most transformative decisions you can make—not just for your health, but also for your wallet, your conscience, and the planet. For many, going vegetarian starts with curiosity. For others, it’s driven by health concerns, environmental awareness, or compassion for animals.
But here’s the truth: adopting a vegetarian lifestyle doesn’t have to happen overnight. In fact, it shouldn’t. Making a slow, conscious, and informed transition leads to a sustainable change. This blog is your guide—built to walk with you through 100 days of shifting your relationship with food, one meal at a time.
In our modern world of processed meat, fast food, and protein obsession, the idea of removing meat from your plate may seem daunting. What will you eat? Will you get enough nutrients? Will it be boring or tasteless? The short answer is: you will thrive, if you do it right.
This isn’t a crash diet. It’s not a detox. It’s a lifestyle reimagination. So, let’s begin.
Before diving into the 100-day plan, let’s define what it actually means to be a vegetarian. There are several variations:
Lacto-ovo vegetarian: Includes dairy and eggs, excludes meat, poultry, and fish.
Lacto-vegetarian: Includes dairy, excludes eggs, meat, poultry, and fish.
Ovo-vegetarian: Includes eggs, excludes dairy, meat, poultry, and fish.
Vegan: Excludes all animal products, including dairy, eggs, and honey.
Flexitarian: Mostly plant-based with occasional meat or fish.
You can choose what fits your goals best. For most beginners, a lacto-ovo approach is the easiest to start.
Health: Lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and some cancers. Rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.
Environment: Reduces greenhouse gas emissions, water use, and deforestation.
Ethics: Promotes animal welfare and a more compassionate lifestyle.
Transitioning gradually over 100 days allows your body and mind to adjust, reducing overwhelm. Here’s a 5-stage plan broken down into 20-day segments.
Goal: Reduce meat intake, understand habits, explore plant-based foods.
Track your meals: For a few days, note how often you eat meat and in what form.
Start with one vegetarian meal a day: Try oatmeal for breakfast, a veggie stir-fry for lunch, or lentil curry for dinner.
Practice Meatless Mondays: Dedicate one day a week to go completely meat-free.
Try plant-based protein: Tofu, tempeh, lentils, chickpeas, beans, and quinoa.
Watch documentaries: Learn about plant-based living through “Forks Over Knives,” “The Game Changers,” or “Cowspiracy.”
By Day 20, you should be eating vegetarian meals at least 3 days a week.
Goal: Become comfortable with mostly plant-based meals and reduce dependency on meat.
Shift to 50% vegetarian meals per week
Experiment with global cuisines: Indian, Mediterranean, Thai, and Middle Eastern dishes are naturally veg-friendly.
Replace dairy with alternatives: Try oat milk, almond milk, or soy milk in coffee and cereal.
Prepare your pantry: Stock up on whole grains, canned beans, herbs, and spices.
By Day 40, meat should only appear on rare occasions in your meals.
Goal: Build confidence in preparing full vegetarian meals and understanding nutritional needs.
Go vegetarian for 5 out of 7 days weekly
Prepare batch meals: Cook in bulk—soups, curries, roasted vegetables, stir-fries.
Learn basic nutrition: Understand key nutrients—iron, calcium, B12, protein, omega-3s—and where to find them in plant sources.
Join a veg community: Online forums, social groups, or Instagram pages for support and recipes.
By Day 60, your weekly menu should be predominantly vegetarian.
Goal: Eliminate all meat, poultry, and fish from your meals.
Go 100% vegetarian for 2 full weeks
Read food labels: Watch for hidden animal products like gelatin, rennet, or fish sauce.
Explore egg and dairy alternatives if you're leaning toward veganism.
Focus on whole foods: Less mock meat and processed foods; more vegetables, grains, legumes.
By Day 80, you should feel confident navigating meals without relying on animal meat.
Goal: Solidify habits and plan for the long term.
Plan weekly menus: Choose 10 go-to vegetarian dishes to rotate.
Dine out vegetarian: Discover local vegetarian-friendly eateries.
Celebrate with food: Host a vegetarian dinner for friends or family.
Reflect on your journey: What improved? Health, energy, digestion, weight?
Set new goals: Move towards veganism, eat more organic, or reduce processed food.
By Day 100, you’ll have fully transitioned to a vegetarian diet and developed lasting habits.
Start slow: Gradual reduction avoids shock and cravings.
Plan ahead: Keep healthy snacks and meals ready.
Be flexible: It’s okay to make mistakes. Keep going.
Make it fun: Try new ingredients, challenge yourself with meatless recipes.
Involve family: Cooking together makes the transition easier and fun.
Transitioning to a vegetarian lifestyle over 100 days is a personal journey of growth, health, and awareness. By pacing yourself, staying informed, and staying open to trying new things, you can change your diet—and your life—in a way that feels sustainable, rewarding, and deeply meaningful.
Whether you’re motivated by health, ethics, or the environment, this shift can make a powerful difference. Start today, one meal at a time, and by Day 100, you’ll be amazed at how far you’ve come.
If you're planning to start a blog in 2025, you’re probably stuck on a common question:
Should I use Google Blogger (Blogspot) or WordPress?
Both platforms have been around for decades. Blogger is owned by Google and is known for being easy and free. WordPress, on the other hand, powers over 40% of all websites globally and offers unmatched flexibility.
But which one is right for you?
In this blog post, we’ll dive deep into a feature-by-feature comparison between Blogger and WordPress — from cost and control to customization, SEO, and monetization. By the end, you’ll know which platform suits your goals, especially if you’re aiming to build a blog that earns income.
Launched: 1999 (acquired by Google in 2003)
Cost: Free
Hosting: Provided by Google
Domain: blogspot.com subdomain or custom domain
Target Users: Casual bloggers, personal journals, beginners
Launched: 2003
Cost: Free software, but you need paid hosting
Hosting: Self-hosted (you choose your provider)
Domain: Custom domain (e.g. yoursite.com)
Target Users: Bloggers, entrepreneurs, marketers, businesses
| Feature | Blogger | WordPress (Self-hosted) |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Usage | Free | Free (open-source) |
| Hosting | Free (Google) | $3–$10/month |
| Domain Name | Optional, ~$10/yr | Required, ~$10–$15/yr |
| Maintenance | Google-managed | You manage it |
Verdict:
If you're on a tight budget or just want to test blogging, Blogger wins here. But WordPress's modest cost unlocks serious growth potential.
Your blog is hosted on Google’s servers.
You follow Google's policies.
Google can suspend or delete your blog without warning.
You own your domain and content fully.
You control backups, policies, and data.
Nobody can delete your site (except you).
Verdict:
WordPress gives you complete ownership, which is crucial if you're building a long-term brand or online business.
Beginner-friendly dashboard
One-click post editor (like using Gmail)
Limited design controls, basic layout
Steeper learning curve at the start
Powerful block editor (Gutenberg)
Thousands of themes & plugins
More room to customize as you grow
Verdict:
Blogger is easier on Day 1, but WordPress becomes easier in the long run once you learn the basics.
Around 50–100 themes
Very basic customization (colors, fonts)
Responsive but dated templates
Over 10,000 free themes
Full visual builders (Elementor, Divi, etc.)
Custom headers, sidebars, footers
Can create a blog, portfolio, or full website
Verdict:
WordPress wins by a huge margin. If you care about branding and a professional look, go with WordPress.
Basic SEO options (title, description, permalinks)
Limited tools and plugins
Not actively updated by Google
Powerful SEO plugins like Yoast or RankMath
Custom URLs, image alt text, schema markup
Fast themes, mobile optimization
Better control over technical SEO
Verdict:
If you're serious about ranking on Google, WordPress is far better.
| Method | Blogger | WordPress (Self-hosted) |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | ✅ Easy to enable | ✅ Easy to install |
| Affiliate Marketing | ❌ Limited support | ✅ Full plugin & link tools |
| Sponsored Posts | ⚠️ Basic only | ✅ Unlimited layout & control |
| Digital Products | ❌ Not practical | ✅ Use WooCommerce or Gumroad |
| Membership/Email List | ❌ Difficult | ✅ Plugins like Mailchimp, Substack, etc. |
Verdict:
WordPress unlocks multiple income streams — perfect if you want to reach your $10K/year blogging goal.
Help articles from Google
Minimal community (declining over the years)
Massive open-source community
Countless forums, YouTube tutorials, courses
24/7 support from web hosts
Verdict:
WordPress has the strongest ecosystem in the blogging world. You’ll never be stuck for long.
Rarely updated since 2018
Looks and feels outdated
Google may eventually shut it down
Constantly updated by developers worldwide
Massive plugin/theme ecosystem
Used by companies like CNN, Sony, TechCrunch
Verdict:
WordPress is a future-proof choice. Blogger feels like a sunset platform.
| Feature | Winner |
|---|---|
| Cost | Blogger |
| Ownership | WordPress |
| Design Flexibility | WordPress |
| SEO Tools | WordPress |
| Monetization | WordPress |
| Ease of Use (Beginner) | Blogger |
| Growth Potential | WordPress |
If you’re a casual blogger or hobbyist:
👉 Start with Blogger — it's free, fast, and easy.
But if you're serious about:
Building a personal brand
Making money online
Creating a blog that could earn $10,000/year or more
👉 Start with WordPress (self-hosted). It’s the best investment you can make as a blogger.
Buy a domain – from Namecheap or GoDaddy (~$10/year)
Get hosting – from Bluehost or Hostinger (~$3–10/month)
Install WordPress – usually 1-click from your hosting dashboard
Choose a theme – use a free one to start
Start writing – aim for 1–2 SEO-optimized posts per week
Monetize – with AdSense, affiliate links, or your own products
Still not sure? Let me know your goals (e.g., niche, writing experience, income target), and I’ll help you:
Pick your domain name
Set up your WordPress blog step by step
Create your first SEO blog post
by Lew Wenwan
When I turned 48, I looked in the mirror and realized something sobering — I was behind. Not just in fitness or hobbies or travel, but financially. I didn’t have a proper retirement plan. I had no passive income streams. I wasn’t debt-free. I wasn’t even sure how much I spent each month.
But instead of spiraling into worry, I decided to do something radical — I committed to starting over.
This is my plan to achieve early retirement, starting from age 48, and how you can do it too — even if you’re starting from scratch.
For some, early retirement means lying on a beach at 50. For others, it's leaving corporate work to run a small business. For me, it means achieving financial freedom by 60 — the point at which I can choose not to work because my income from investments and passive sources covers my living expenses.
My goal:
✅ Retire by age 60
✅ Maintain $100,000/year income (inflation-adjusted)
✅ Keep total monthly expenses below $5,000/month
✅ Build at least $1.8 million in assets or passive income streams
When I took stock, I realized:
No savings
No investment accounts
Monthly income: ~$12,000 (my wife and I combined)
Monthly expenses: ~$8,000 (family of four in Singapore)
No CPF withdrawals yet (but building up)
No property investment — still paying mortgage
This was both alarming and motivating. At least now, I had clarity. From here, I built a plan.
2025 (Age 48) to 2037 (Age 60):
Save at least $6,000/month (50% of combined income)
Cut lifestyle inflation: fewer upgrades, smarter spending
Pay off high-interest debt (if any)
Build emergency fund (6 months' expenses)
Automate investments monthly
By the end of 2028, I aim to accumulate:
$250,000+ in investments
$30,000 emergency savings
CPF OA & SA balances optimized for growth
Build a dividend portfolio that pays $2,000–$3,000/month
Explore rental property in Malaysia or second-tier SG properties
Start an online business or consulting — part-time, scalable
Use CPF Special Account to generate 4–5% p.a. compounding
By age 56, the goal is:
$900,000+ in investable assets
$30,000/year in passive income
$500,000+ CPF RA projection
Withdraw 4% of portfolio (~$36,000/year from $900K)
Collect CPF LIFE payouts (~$2,000/month projected from 65)
Supplement with dividends, side business, or part-time gigs
Relocate temporarily to lower-cost countries for geo-arbitrage (e.g., Malaysia, Vietnam)
Every month, I do these five things:
Track every dollar spent – I use apps like Seedly or Spendee
Review investment performance – Singapore REITs, ETFs, blue-chip stocks
Increase income by 10% annually – through value at work, upskilling, side hustles
Learn one new thing about money – books, YouTube, blogs
Have a money talk with my wife – align goals, check progress
These small monthly actions build long-term financial muscle.
At 48, you can’t afford wild speculation. I stick to:
Dividend-paying stocks and REITs (SATS, DBS, Keppel DC REIT, etc.)
Global index ETFs (via Saxo or Endowus)
CPF SA top-ups for risk-free compounding
Singapore Savings Bonds for liquidity and safety
If I invest $6,000/month at an average of 6% return, I’ll have about $1.2 million in 10 years — enough to retire early with peace of mind.
You can’t just depend on one job.
Here's what I'm building:
Main job income – max performance, ask for raises, switch if needed
Side business – online store, content writing, or digital products
Dividend income – target $3,000/month by age 60
Rental income – co-invest in Malaysian or Batam property
CPF LIFE payouts – starts after 65, bonus cushion
Each stream strengthens my retirement buffer.
Early retirement isn't just about money. It’s about time, health, family, and freedom.
So I also:
Walk 10,000 steps a day
Do 16:8 intermittent fasting
Read daily (finance, psychology, philosophy)
Journal weekly
Travel with my family — affordably but memorably
Because what’s the point of retiring if your body is broken and your relationships are strained?
Some of you reading this may be 48, 50, even 55 — and thinking it's too late.
It's not.
You may not retire at 45 like the influencers on YouTube, but you can create a life where you work because you want to — not because you must.
And even if you hit your financial independence mark at 62 or 65, that's still decades of freedom ahead of you.
Looking back, I wish I had started in my 20s. But I can’t change that. What I can change is what I do today.
If you’re 48 and behind like me, here’s your mantra:
Start now. Start small. Stay consistent.
No more excuses. No more delay. I’m building my early retirement, one smart choice at a time. You can too.
Let’s meet again at 60 — not in an office, but on a beach, with time, health, and freedom on our side.
—
Signed,
Lew Wenwan,
