Life Lately | 6

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Apart from trying to lose some extra weight (simply because I cannot afford to buy new clothes if those won't fit anymore), I have been challenging myself to have a work-and-life balance. 

For quite a few months earlier (or should I say the past year?!), I have been always thinking about work. It has been 24/7 in my mind. I think I am just too passionate about what I do which is a good thing. However, I also wasn't able to do more fun stuff or more me time. So in order to change that, I slowly reset myself to balance these two things. So far, I think I am back on track. These past few weeks, I was able to leave work behind at 6 pm on weekdays and proceed with my personal things after that. Although I want to prepare my to-do list before I start my week again but that is fine because I want to prepare everything ahead. That's my way to stay organized :)

Let me have a rundown of some highlights in the past three months:
  1. New Year 2019 - I spent my New Year's back home in Davao with my family and friends. I am forever grateful to finally celebrate it with the people dear to my heart. 
  2. Traveled to France, Belgium, and a bit of Netherlands - I had a lovely time during this whole trip! It's such a meaningful trip as well as I met new people and someone dear to me.
  3. My first business meeting in Oman, Muscat. I am very grateful for this opportunity to have learned more about the company and met great people from different luxury hotel brands. 
  4. Got promoted - can't say more about this. I am just forever grateful!
Today, I just booked a staycation with my family in two weeks! How exciting to pretend like tourists in this city! I am so excited about that! And I'm planning to go back home in July. Hopefully, that will push through. xx

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