Many things have happened since my last post. Much of which is work related and busy with people coming and going, and progress in my work out and dieting.
I changed job roles with a colleague of mine and I am still getting in to the pace. I'm juggling a few tasks/items at a go sometimes and that takes up a lot of energy. It's really testing my multi-tasking as well as my time management skills. Even though it is tough going I seem to be able to take them on quite well and I think I like it.
Yes, I can be quite a workaholic. I stay back in the office half and hour at minimum and I would take work home if I can.
Elsewhere, relatives and more relatives take turn to come visit. To be honest I find that more tiring than work. I do not know about you, but after having put so much of my energy into making my work life more fulfilling, I wish for some peace and quiet at home. I don't really fancy having to be driver or having to co-host and entertain during meals throughout the day. I am not saying that I hate doing these stuff but it's really starting to take a toll on me.
Firstly, when relatives come, I tend to be the main driver unless we have to go somewhere really far or where I don't know how to go. This year alone I have been to LCCT a few times which leads to my next point - money spent on fuel and tolls and even car servicing! My relatives do offer to compensate me but I guess it's not a matter of money but the time and energy taken to ensure a comfortable stay and good relationship building. I have been 'trained' to be able to handle these kind of things since a young age I think it's second nature. Well, almost.
Another point to add is that sometimes I really have nothing to say anymore and the lack of conversation is just awkward. Plus, I cannot tolerate family related gossip. It agitates me because these same relatives don't seem to move on or can't seem to not talk about other relatives in a bad light. It makes me wonder if they do the same behind our backs. So talking less is better.
Probably just a coincidence, but I do hope I can take a break from all that soon. It's already a couple of months into the 2nd half of the year now. Which means Christmas is around the corner. Which also means peak season at work. Oi!
Of course, I have been watching my diet and under going vigorous training under supervision. This should help with the upcoming festive season. I am aiming to have stamina and a toned body. I do see results and this seems to be one of the more obvious positive and satisfying achievements I have made so far for the year.
I found that one of the major problems in my weight and tummy problem previously is the eating when relatives visit and when there is some reason to celebrate something. So I have been carefully watching what I eat at such events or even more so in between nowadays. Unfortunately it is also the hardest to avoid. Realising this I have been varying ways and tweaking my diets here and there to find the best solution or standard for me. I find the whole thing very interesting - the study of "you are what you eat". I am still learning and they are not genius findings. Just that when you put your mind and will to it, you will observe better what works and which don't.
It really amazes me that I still have so much motivation going, though I wonder where it comes from. I do not know if it is sheer will to have great health by the time I hit 30 or for some narcissistic reason. I am sure it was and still is the former.
I lost 2 kgs since the training and it has stayed there since. I have accepted the fact that I can no longer work my way to that kind of youthful figure or that zesty health I once had. I am just letting my body take its course yet not allowing it to deteriorate any further and to try and maintain a healthy level at least. It's quite useless to be childish and do all sorts of things to make one self into an SNSD girl or a Victoria's Secret Angel wannabe. Sometimes I wish I can tell the younger girls today to not abuse their bodies when they are young. Some things just cannot be reversed. I would like to elaborate but I will leave that to another time.
Now the latest problem I have to face is reducing retail therapy - my credit card swiping is getting a little out of control. So I will be away consolidating my finances, wardrobe, work, stress, dieting and working out, and entertainment and driving services.
Until then, have a great weekend/holiday and wishing all "Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Maaf Zahir dan Batin"!
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