When Lea Michele said this phrase, she seems to be talking to me ...
"I need some me-time. I have to remember to rest, because I have a natural energy and I don't want to burnout!"
Source of Photo: Quotefancy
As the eldest and one of the family's breadwinners, HUSTLING IS A MUST! There's a monthly budget to fill at to be able to pay this and that, so does providing my own necessities.
In order to contribute something for the family, I have been hustling so hard that I've unknowingly exceeding my limitations. Coz if I ain't this competent & consistent? Will not be able to save enough. Instead, will be more financially-problematic.
As a self-proclaimed blogger & determined creature, "day-offs" seems to be prohibited. The very moment that I woke up until I feel sleepy, hustling to the core were all happening. That's a cycle for 24/7!
Yes, hustling feels fulfilling despite of the mental exhaustion. However, we all tend to encounter burnouts when having & doing too much. Actually, the pressure of maintaining that "consistency & integrity" as a content creator is manageable. Hence, when family matters starts to heap around? Everything gets into chaos.
I, on the other hand, can determine "burnout & too much of stress" whenever:
- Unbearable laziness & demotivation to write blogs/articles.
- Irritated at everything and easily gets hot-headed (pissed) at simple reasons.
- Became too emotional, wanna cry so suddenly.
Every time it occurs, there's only one way to cope up with & regain everything single thing:
"MUST TREAT MYSELF WITH A SHORT YET SIMPLE 'ME-TIME'!" 🤎
The month of August had given me many reasons to experience stress and tiredness (physically, emotionally & mentally): "Academics, family problems, financial crisis, budget & needs." Name it, I have it all piled above my shoulders.
So, when I have the money & the chance to wander around? Immediately put aside all the unaccomplished tasks, invited a close girl friend, plan everything and prepared myself, grabbed my bag & got out of my private space.
08/19/2022: "THE DAY WHEN I ROAMED AROUND THE SM CITY CABANATUAN!"
In here, I just enjoyed the "little-while" vibes. Walked around the vicinity while wearing my OOTD (Outfit Of The Day):
Apart from roaming around, of course, I would love to treat myself before I spent most of my money for the whole family's needs (including mine). Here's what I did:
- Dined in to Buffalo's Wings N Things.
That day, I had experienced to dine-in at a restaurant, for the very first time. Yes, that's a FIRST! Why? Two reasons: (1) can't afford the prices and (2) restaurants aren't available in our place. As all that we have here are fast-food chains.
In this restaurant, we ordered their FAM FAVES package for PhP 699.00 ($12.31) which includes ...
"2-flavors of chicken wings (4-cuts per flavor) + chicken garlic pasta + steamed rice."
We had chosen their bestseller, The Rookie (spicy flavor) & Garlic Parmesan.
Unfortunately, the crew has mistakenly gave us Honey BBQ instead of The Rookie.
For me? Our bill was already "too expensive." In fact, it can already feed our whole family for days. Hence, we had discovered how expensive that place is when the crew had already given us their menu. In short, kami po ay napa-subo lamang. We thought that it was just also a fast-food chain like Mang Inasal. But, we're wrong. Totally wrong, LOL!
Still, it's undeniably worthy! At least, I had experienced it after a long time. Soon! Will bring the whole fam in a restaurant. Financial stability, cutie! ♡
- Shopped at Watsons & SM Department Store.
Needless to say, whenever I go to a mall, I won't let the chance to elope without me buying something in Watsons. Like I said: "Self-care is self-love!"
Still, I must prioritize my needs over any lux. Therefore, need to monitor my budget and minimize any expenditures.
At the end of the day? It made me feel recharged. Despite of the expenses, had to have fun even for an ample amount of time. Next? I'm fully ready to hustle again. And, that's the most significant among anything.
Looking forward for another series of "ME-TIME!" 💋
BLOG NO. 07 OF 2022
TITLE: <ADULT'S CRAVINGS 101 | "Me Time!">
DATE OF PUBLISHING: <SEPTEMBER 02, 2022>
