The weekend was a long one for me so I made use of it to clear up the clutter in my room at the parental unit's abode. Little did I know this early spring cleaning exercise will help me create and achieve resolutions of sorts at the same time. For one, the desk is finally usable again after having rid of statements and bills that have passed their retention period. With that load of junk out of the way, it finally happened. For the first time in my life, I actually managed to balance my checkbook. Being someone who struggled with accounting concepts in college and loathed all things financial (despite my majoring in management), it was like unlocking one of the great mysteries of the universe. It was a big deal for me. Then one thing led to another, I ended up with a very realistic and doable budget for the year that won't make me break into a sweating spree from having to pay Uncle Samy's chetty houses, the never decreasing petrol prices, the beloved Income Revenue Board and still be able to enjoy some indulgences from time to time along the way. In other words, it all makes perfect sen-se now (cue rimshot). So, with that resolution out of the way, what else do I need to do now to establish that long term relationship with a member of the opposite sex?