Getting rid of unneccessary stress

Seriously, on a great Friday...

I DON'T NEED IT. 

I don't want to fuss over the small things. 
I don't want to be bothered by the trite and the trivial that can possibly irritate me. 

My schedule is full to the brim. It's mid-December and I've spent most of the time running around for errands. I know this will be the case until February, so as much as I possibly can, I need to just learn to let go. 

Don't sweat the small stuff. 

Repeat. 

DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF.

Repeat until it sinks in. 

Wanted: desk time

I've been neglecting my paper work and it's been piling heaps. 

I need my desk time. Quiet time to approve leave requests, answer satisfaction surveys of other groups, monitor our group budget and spending. 

I need SILENCE.

The gift of time

Time. 

I need more time.

15 days before Christmas. 

2 months before the wedding. 

I need more than 24 hours in a day. 

So help me God. 


 

Chronicles of a Lagareng Weekend

It turned out, my weekend was just meant for me to run errands.

Gone are my usual Friday drinking sesh - which apparently is good for me since I'm trying to lose a few lbs. for my gown to fit semi-perfectly. 

I had to wake up at past 6am on Saturday morning to quickly shower and pick Abby and my Mom up. We headed out to Divi so I can buy the fabric needed for the bridesmaid dresses. 

From there, I had to buy boxes, gift wrappers and some items for Abby. 

We left Binondo at 2pm so I can have some downtime before I do my best friend duties in the evening. Lo and behold, I had to endure a 2-hour traffic on the way home so I had to immediately jump into the shower and get dressed. 

The only real downtime I had was my Saturday late night alone at home after dinner and drinks at Bugsys. I was literally running around the whole day. 

Sunday was no less frantic. After worship and the traditional Sunday family lunch, I normally take long naps but I had to trade them for a gift wrapping sesh. I made a significant dent on my list but 2/3 still need to be wrapped. Ang arte ko kasi mag-gift wrap. Kailangan production number talaga?  

It works in my favor that I have actually come to accept that I'm destined to be Superwoman Multi-tasker Extraordinaire this December. The earlier I came to terms with it, the more efficient and effective I am. 

Kailangan ng dibdibang multivitamins nito! 

From hereon though, I need to make a commitment to not compromise my sleep, lest I want to fall ill. 

I need all the extra superpowers that I can get. 

So help me God!