New Year Resolutions - Week 19 Achievements & Failures in 2023 #TheLifesWay

Hi Guys, 

Week 19 has been hectic and loss of health as well leading to some days being on the bed continuously and then getting back to normal is hectic. 

1. Launch Events - I attended a YouTube Shorts event virtually and then one Mini Event for the EV research they did with some local companies and students. The same day, I had to go to the Cliff Central event at Acore Lane which was almost finished when I reached as the Mini event didn't finish on time. At the end of the day, we had my employer's town hall event which was really very far almost a 50-60 min drive and it was so cold that day, that it immediately had an impact on me and my health started deteriorating. Again there was another YouTube Creator Event virtually that I also attended so much so that I was not able to attend anything else after the same as my health was not good at all. I think I should not go to events which are not relevant and are not helping me promote myself or my brand or are not bringing me anything in return. 

2. Shopping @ China Mall - I bought the iPad cover for my daughter as well as a cover for my Samsung A8 tablet. Now it's way earlier to work or read from the tablets as I have reduced the risk of breaking the screen. Also, I got to know about the Mellows Stationery Store in China Mall, F-9 block which has a lot of amazing products which I totally adore. The only thing is that you have to pay cash but the FNB ATM is right opposite the F-block for withdrawal of money. A lot of products were on sale and there were so many things I wanted to buy but thought of buying them later once they set up the shop fully. The shop has products from crayons, markers, sharpeners erasers, ball pens, fountain pens, gel pens notepads, cutters, diaries to office products, and school bags to a lot of categories for each age and group. 

3. Marketplace @ Facebook - Earlier I have never visited the same but don't know how I got glued to the same while searching for fountain pens and then the search widened to include some products that I saw growing up and wanted to get hold of them. I bought some stuff from Facebook that I will have videos on my channel soon from technology products to writing instruments to calligraphy journals. I have spent a lot of money on buying people's used products which in my case is something not that good. Unless and until you really can't afford a new one or the product in question has some emotional value assigned to it, I would say don't ever go this route. 

4. Thank You - The week started from 22000 onwards to reach 69000 in total and this has been the best growth so far in the year. I again recommend you this daily habit for sure. Yoga is another one that you can do on a daily basis as well. I am doing my daily Yoga as well. I am seeing the benefits it has on my health as my lung capacity to inhale oxygen has increased so much more and now even if I run, I can come back to a normal heartbeat faster. 

5. YouTube Shorts - This month I decided that I will do 5 shorts every day and despite no response on some of the videos, I am keeping up with the trend and finally seeing some results as well. Suddenly, I am getting more subscribers and more views because one of the five videos posted gets some traction and brings in around 2-3k video views. This helps increase the YouTube Shorts revenue as well which is not much but slowly touching USD 1 and I am sure for this month it will cross 1$ for sure. 

Health has taken a hit this week and it has reduced the long-form video premieres on my channel but will soon pick up its pace and this year I am sure we will cross 1000 long-form videos in the coming days. 

Aum Namah Shivay!

Till next time...Aashish

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Parker Luxury Vector XL Fountain Pen - Medium Tip with a Bold Distinctive Writing Experience!

Hi Guys,

Parken Pens has been my partner since the start and I have used various ball pens, roller ball pens and fountain pens from the brand offerings mainly the Parker Vector Series. Parker Vector is cheap and affordable with the right quality to last you long if you take care of the same. I have used their rollerball pens for years in the Lord Ganesha edition which I bought twice as the design gets faded out eventually. 

After using the same for multiple years, I wanted to try their other series of fountain pens so I bought this one from the online retailer which was offering the same at a discount. Thanks to OneDayOnly daily deals again initiated me into buying some of the products I like. This one is totally paid for by me and I used the coupon code from the FNB eBucks app to get ZAR 75 discount so the courier charges were waived as they charge ZAR 59 for courier fees for every order. 

This Parker Pen Vector XL Fountain pen was around ZAR 329 in the daily deal and I got it at that price. Available in multiple body colours too. I am still to get my hands set on this one but the pen body really feels balanced in your hands and looks premium too. 

The cap and barrel of the pen are generally of the same metallic colour with a transparent section where you will see the feed and the nib and the ink flowing into the same when you get that cartridge fit the first time ever. This is really a great pen but the Medium nib that came with the same feels like a broad to me. The nib is bigger than the other pens on this one for sure. Maybe it's size 5 as it feels bigger than all of my other pens especially Lamy Safari in EF and the same as Lamy LX in M nib. 

The weight of the pen is only 17 grams with a posted length of 13.5 cm and a diameter of 12mm only.

The stainless-steel nib is complimented by a distinctive ‘X’ engraving making it come directly out of the X-men series. The pen overall provides a comfortable and consistent writing experience when writing for longer periods as it writes in a bold distinctive style and there is something unique about writing with this pen. 

The cap of the pen has a Parker logo itched in a circular steel design and the clip also looks great and is different from the other pens I have. The clip is a little bit longer and elevated if you see it sideways. 

The pen is a combination of plastic and metal body with everything in a little bit grand style statement. I totally love the pen as it retails for around ZAR 420 each on Write Gear website and is available in 5 colours namely Blue, Teal, Black, Green and Lilac. I totally fell in love with the Teal colour but it was not on sale at OneDayonly from where I bought it. You can also pick up this pen at the same price from any retailer around you as well like Stationery & Print in Sandton City. 

Thanks to Onedayonlycoza for the R100 discount I got on the pen. I will keep a lookout for the same in the future as well as Parker Pens keeps coming on huge discounts on the online platform. Till that time....keep writing!!!

Thanks for your time, Aashish

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Top #Lumia apps for Smartphones @MicrosoftSA

Hi Guys, 

With the countless apps in the ever growing Windows Phone Store, here are some of the Top apps for May:

Standard Bank Masterpass
We are all looking for simplicity when it comes to the way we shop whether at home, in store or on the go. This app offers the perfect combination of security and convenience, safely storing payment and shipping information so that consumers can spend less time checking out and more time enjoying things they love.

DStv
The DStv app will ensure you don’t miss your favourite shows. It is an ultimate guide to DStv which features all the latest highlights, news and a full 10 day schedule and allows you to elect your favourite channels, set reminders for shows and share what you watch on social networks.

FNB
Going to the bank to do banking should be a thing of the past. The FNB Banking App provides you with the freedom to bank when and where you choose. The app performs all your traditional banking transactions eg. Making payments and adding recipients, doing transfers between your accounts and viewing account balances and transaction history. All at the palm of your hand!

One Drop of Life
Water is a scarce resource and everyday people are encouraged to consciously save water. With One Drop of Life, learn while having fun about the importance of water in our world. Navigate your drop to water the crops, but be careful not to have it contaminated! Interesting facts are provided throughout the game to help you learn more about water issues worldwide. Share with friends this great game and help ONE DROP raise awareness about water issues that affect the daily lives of so many.

WFS
Want to keep track of your account payments and have access to your account information? WFS is an app that allows Woolworths Cardholders to do just that using a mobile phone. 

miCoach train & run
If you are working towards that fitness goal and need some assistance and encouragement to get there, miCoach train and run app is the best companion to help you do that. miCoach works with adidas top athletes and coaches to offer the best in training - building speed, endurance, and strength. This version now supports the adidas miCoach Fit Smart device! The app gives you access to hundreds of strength & flex exercises to achieve your fitness goal. 

Threes

Now here is a game that will grow on you. Explore this little game’s deep challenge and grow your mind beyond imagination with endless challenge from one simple game mode, an endearing cast of characters, a heart-warming soundtrack.

VCpay
VCpay is the only app you’ll ever need to pay online! Instantly create anywhere, anytime Mobile Virtual MasterCards® using your phone.

Mango Airlines Booking and viewing your flight can be a simple process with the Mango App. The Mango app is your gateway to South Africa’s most innovative airline. Mango offers on-board Wi-Fi, consistent on-time performance, affordable airfares and app functionality that allows you to book and view bookings in an offline mode and receive specials and promotions. Download it today.

Simfy Africa
Music is a universal language that has a special power to move us and stir our emotions. Get yourself unlimited access to 27 million tracks - anywhere, anytime. Simfy Africa gives you access to all the top International artists as well as the biggest range of South African and Africa music.

Some of these apps I have also talked about earlier also but these continue to grow as they are downloaded the most in the smartphones that are taking the market slowly and steadily amongst all the competition. I still want to own the Lumia 1020 for it's awesome camera capabilities. Check more info on Microsoft twitter and facebook pages.

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