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Friday, November 22, 2013

Day 2 of House Arrest: Confessions of a Workaholic


Day 2 of house arrest. I'm still alive - without the restlessness and fidgeting. 



I feel guilty when I take a break and push work stuff in a corner.

I feel bad putting off things for the next day --- even if accomplishing everything on my list will kill me. 

There. I said it. 

Skye is right. I do not know how to relax. I wish for it, I crave for it, I dream of it. 
But when I get a day or two's break, I don't know what to do. He actually said that he'd be a much better houseband and will reach that goal faster than I can be a housewife.

I get lost without the structure of a to-do list, because truth be told, there's so much to do!!! 

1. Work-wise, I have to build a major platform that needs to be up and running by next year. 

2. That is just one of the hundreds of things I need to do at work. I don't even want to go into mentally enumerating them. 

3. I've got a wedding ceremony and party to organize. Although I'm halfway there, it's no reason for me to silently panic. 

4. 2014 is just around the corner and I'm nowhere near touching my vision board. 

5. I have to account for all my mortgage payment if I want to sell one of my real estate properties. 

Had I not gone on a quick break, I would probably be suffering a panic attack right now. 

I know I'm trying to alleviate my guilt by opening my lappy, going online and trying to be productive by 9am - but it is a slow and good start for someone like me. 

I need to breathe. Yes, I keep telling myself that. 

It's okay to breathe. 

Thursday, November 21, 2013

On house arrest: toning down the kuracha mode

I am forced to be on house arrest for two days, starting today. 

My doctor slapped me with a medical cert and reprimanded me to slow down, take it easy and just stone at home, after being diagnosed with chronic tonsillopharyngitis, which has been pestering me for two weeks now.

None of my friends believe I can do absolutely nothing in the two days and just stare in space. 

True enough, I managed to (slightly) organize my files and papers for my QC condo, write checks for some payments and finish my book. 

My Facebook wall today was littered by messages from friends scolding me to stay put --- even for a little while. 

Eto na. Makikinig na. 

It's true. We do need time to take a break and recharge once in a while. 

It's good for the soul. It sets things in perspective once again.

It's a welcome break. =)