Skip to content

Election Madness — Life Update 4

  • Life

May has arrived, and I find myself realizing that I missed Star Wars Day and Cinco de Mayo due to the peculiar season we’re currently in: the Philippine Elections. Election day is just a few days away, following right after Mother’s Day.

To be honest, as an introvert with a tendency towards passive-aggressive behavior, this is one of the most stressful experiences I’ve encountered in my lifetime. It rivals the anxiety I would feel if I were pursuing a life-altering career or undergoing significant life events, such as pregnancy or relocating to another country permanently.

As 2022 began, the tension was already palpable, but it escalated even further as the candidates had only a month left to campaign, particularly on social media platforms. Despite my best efforts to avoid propaganda websites, Facebook, and Twitter, I still find myself being lured back into the chaotic political landscape.

Read More »Election Madness — Life Update 4

New Normal finally starts in 2022

  • Life

The second quarter of 2022 is starting off with a new phase as the government mandates a return to office for everyone. Fortunately, I rearranged my schedule in May, allowing me some time to prepare and adapt to the so-called “New Normal“.

One of the first things I want to tackle is my sleeping habits. After enduring long hours of training and actual work for a month, I’ve been struggling to establish a consistent sleep schedule. This has resulted in daily migraines and restlessness. However, I’ve decided to temporarily cut back on coffee to facilitate a smoother transition and improve my sleep patterns.

Given my current schedule, I should ideally be sleeping around seven in the morning and waking up at two in the afternoon. However, I’ve noticed that I’ve been falling asleep at three in the morning right after I finish work. As a result, I wake up around ten in the morning. While I still manage to get seven to eight hours of sleep, having a more stable sleep schedule would be preferable.

Read More »New Normal finally starts in 2022