Hey, dear Hivers! Lately, I notice I've been eating out more often, either alone, with my boyfriend, or friends. This is because I'm stress eating due to work.
As mentioned in my previous blog, I took a half day vacation leave from work, just because I feel like I badly need it for mental and emotional health. Although I know deadlines don't move themselves nor work gets done on their own. I'm still pending.
I went to this random Cafe in Parkmall that claims to have a specialty coffee beans. Unfortunately, I already drank two cups of coffee that day do I intentionally skipped their coffee. Since it's lunch time, I ordered their creamy carbonara. But other than the food and accommodation, what I really needed in that cafe is their socket since I need to charge my low battery phone.
The food was okay, kinda bland, honestly. It makes me wonder how they cooked their pasta. To me, I see no difference from their pasta and mine. Nevertheless, I'm here for the socket and a place to standby.
I then ride the utility bus going to SM Seaside. These simple moments are considered my "me-time" and are very precious especially during this time of stress.
For dinner, I had a simple Chinese dimsum, consisting of pork steamed rice, garlic pork, and their "cho-pao".
Their cho-pao is the winner, for me! I was surprised to see an oozing melted chocolate inside, perfect for snack or dessert.
Since this is a solo date, I had some time to think about things that bothers me lately - my hectic schedule. 90% of my time goes to my job while the 10% is divided for sleeping, eating, going to the bathroom, and barely spending time with my family, friends, and my boyfriend. It made me question what am I really trying to prove here?
I recently also talked to my friend at work and she also has the same dilemma. Point is, we are all tired. But right now, resigning is still not an option because stress is still bareable. But if this doesn't change within a year, I don't think I could make it then.
These are just some of my two scents and how I really feel.
I hope you all are taking care of yourselves.
That's it for today's blog. See you in my next one!
Sending some love and light
With love, Jane