Preparing for a trip as big as what we had a couple of months ago, entailed putting our lives on hold. What little time I had left was spent with family, sleep and errands. So, when I got back from our month-long trip, I immersed myself on things that I put on hold: housework, spa business, school involvement and pampering myself.
It seemed that the time away from everything brought me back the focus I needed. It was quite a refresher.
At home, I was left with one househelp to deal with 3 kids and 1 infant, chores and cooking. At work, I was bombarded with personnel and financial issues. I had to deal with theft, firing an employee and hiring a replacement. In between all those, I had to juggle chauffering the kids to school, nursing asthmatic kids and training the kids to be self-reliant individuals. They had to help with chores, keeping the house clean, preparing their clothes and stuff for school. We were all multi-taskers.
I still have to get new passports for Vic, Javi, Joaquin and me. My closet needs to be editted, nursing and maternity clothes to be stashed away. We have to clean out one storage space to make room for the boys' bedroom. There are still items to be sorted for donation and for selling, a couple of beds and mattresses for disposal. The list goes on. At least, I was able to squeeze in time for hair coloring and a pedicure.
I may have barked orders like a drill seargent but, I took it all in a stride. Everything is still a work in progress. Yes it is very difficult, but still manageable. I just had to miss a few singing engagements here and there. Looks like I am going to miss seeing the Noli production in Resorts World, too.
I am not ranting, mind you. It is tiring but doable. Prioritizing alone is tiring. I am not sure I can handle anymore surprises at this time. Otherwise, I may just need another month-long trip to recharge.
It seemed that the time away from everything brought me back the focus I needed. It was quite a refresher.
At home, I was left with one househelp to deal with 3 kids and 1 infant, chores and cooking. At work, I was bombarded with personnel and financial issues. I had to deal with theft, firing an employee and hiring a replacement. In between all those, I had to juggle chauffering the kids to school, nursing asthmatic kids and training the kids to be self-reliant individuals. They had to help with chores, keeping the house clean, preparing their clothes and stuff for school. We were all multi-taskers.
I still have to get new passports for Vic, Javi, Joaquin and me. My closet needs to be editted, nursing and maternity clothes to be stashed away. We have to clean out one storage space to make room for the boys' bedroom. There are still items to be sorted for donation and for selling, a couple of beds and mattresses for disposal. The list goes on. At least, I was able to squeeze in time for hair coloring and a pedicure.
I may have barked orders like a drill seargent but, I took it all in a stride. Everything is still a work in progress. Yes it is very difficult, but still manageable. I just had to miss a few singing engagements here and there. Looks like I am going to miss seeing the Noli production in Resorts World, too.
I am not ranting, mind you. It is tiring but doable. Prioritizing alone is tiring. I am not sure I can handle anymore surprises at this time. Otherwise, I may just need another month-long trip to recharge.
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