A couple of years back, I was in the car with Kavin after a nice dinner at a fancy restaurant. It was one of those rare nights we tried valet parking.
Back then, I didn’t get it.
“Why would anyone pay RM20 just to park their car?”
It felt excessive. Wasteful, even.
We were still figuring life out, budget-conscious, and had that “do everything yourself” mindset.
But now?
Now I understand.
When you can afford valet parking, you’re not just paying to avoid a walk.
You’re valuing your time.
Instead of hiking through basement levels, hunting for your car, and navigating tight ramps, you step out of the restaurant, your car rolls up, and you drive off calm, composed, and unbothered.
No stress. No time wasted.
You Save Time Using Money
Convenience used to make me feel guilty.
Now, I see it differently: it’s not laziness it’s intentional living. It’s about choosing how I spend my energy.
Here are a few other things I’ve learned to embrace:
Grocery delivery: I trade 2 hours of supermarket stress for time to rest, create, or connect with my loved ones. (Sometimes)
Hiring a cleaner: Once a month, I invest in peace so I can pour my energy into what feeds my soul or gain knowledge.
Grab rides before interview or appointment: Arriving fresh and focused instead of sweaty and flustered? Worth every ringgit.
You Don’t Have to Earn Exhaustion
Somewhere along the way, we were taught that if it doesn’t come with struggle, it doesn’t count.
That doing everything ourselves is noble. That exhaustion is a badge of honour.
But burnout is not a flex.
If you can trade money to buy back peace of mind, energy, or time with your parents, kids, or even yourself.
That’s not being spoiled.
That’s being smart.
You Choose Your Mindset
Not everyone can afford valet parking today and that’s okay.
But the shift starts with asking yourself:
Do I want to stay stuck in a mindset that says, “That’s only for rich people”?
Or do I want to build a life where I can afford to save time and offer that ease to my parents or future children too?
Because they deserve to experience these things too—
A stress-free evening.
A smooth ride.
A taste of a soft life.
A moment to exhale.
We’re all living this life for the first time why not make room for ease?
So if you’ve ever felt guilty choosing the “easy” way, this is your reminder:
You’re allowed to value your time.
You’re allowed to protect your energy.
And sometimes, valet parking is more than just parking.
It’s a mindset shift.
It’s a declaration that your time matters.
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