1. It took me more than two months to follow-up on my last Swabeng Random Thoughts.
2. As of today, I don't have a job. Not because I resigned nor got terminated, but rather my contract ended and I decided not renew. I wanted to explore other opportunities that doesn't make me feel a second-class working citizen by having a permanent job.
3. Since I don't have a job, my blogging time may be cut by almost 80%. Majority of my posts were done in the office. I guess I have to re-establish my Blogging Hour once more.
4. From 84 pending posts, it now ballooned to 104 (and counting). This is in-connection with #3.
5. I'm almost finished editing my 2011 sets. Now my 2012 sets are piled-up like pancakes. I think I may have more than 65 sets for 2012 (not counting the ones I've finished).
6. I'm thinking of running again even if its only for 5K. I'm not sure if I could go beyond 5K but I wanted to push myself again to the limits more. I could visit the gym again after more than 10 years.
7. At the end of the day, my time management skills will be judged and right now, I need a lot of improvement here.
Bro, set your priorities in order para di ma-cramp sched mo. your running activity, go for it, para always healthy ang body mo. And lastly, if you have a choice na, don't go after those job with contracts.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your plans now. I'm sure you'll find time for all these and now, the right time to catch up.
ReplyDeleteJust pursue what you really love doing, the income will just come after enjoying doing what you love doing. Running is good it keeps our body healthy and our mind in focus. Good luck hoping soon you will find the best road for you to take =)
ReplyDeleteHi Mark,
ReplyDeleteI feel and I understand what you're going through. Not in the place to give you advice, but here's a quick tip that might help: Focus.
And keep the positive vibes! :)
Kristel
It's always been a challenge for Bloggers, how to manage time and minimize the backlogs. I also have a lot of backlogs and can't work them all during weekends as I juggle between life, work, blog, travel etc. Maybe just one at a time. :)
ReplyDeleteYou might want to consider getting online gigs, That might also help you spend more time with your family, if you're looking for a job. :) As for running, I also have the same sentiment especially with going back to the gym. I think, you just need to set your priorities. That will surely help smoothen things out for you. :)
ReplyDeletethings will get into order.. it always does after having a break from jobs... and it gives us time to do things we always say we never had time while tied up into our regular 9-6 jobs...
ReplyDeleteWish you luck in finding a permanent job, i know it's not easy but something will be available for you.
ReplyDeleteHopefully, things will fall into place para sayo brother. Just push your self to the limits (just what you said right?) to achieve more things in life.
ReplyDeleteBro, Time Management and Focus:)Soon you will find the job that fits for you plus the extra time to do your posts:)
ReplyDeleteTime management lang yan sir. Hope you can handle it all. Good luck. God Bless.
ReplyDelete"second-class working citizen by having a permanent job", hmmm... well good for you to be able to work at home, come to think of it many prefers such kind of an arrangement - to join the hustle and bustle of the morning officer hours and after office hours ride and traffic... yay, I would really prefer to work in the comfort of our home...heheheh...
ReplyDeleteGood luck on the job hunt, man. Meanwhile, yes, RUN!
ReplyDelete- jsncruz
I can so relate about all the time management troubles and I'm still working on mine. I'm not into running but yeah, when you're mostly stuck at home doing loads of jobs/backlogs you'd wish you can do something else that is more physical, just like running. I did jog. Hehehe
ReplyDeletewait, as per number 3 on the list, can you actually blog in the office? really? Good thing that your manager allowed you to do it. Or maybe you are the Manager. hehehe
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your plans. Good things comes to those who waits.
ReplyDeleteYou have a lot of plans in mind... these are random thoughts and you don't mention your priorities. Anyways, just relax and pamper yourself first like eating your fave food and think again afterwards. Hahahaha!! :))
ReplyDeleteFind time to blog. Set schedule that you can follow para iwas tambak na gawain. Wish you land a job soon (something you are really passionate about). Good luck!
ReplyDeleteWe have the same problem when it comes to blogging but as for me kaya nawawalan ng time is because of work naman pero will still find time to blog.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your plans!
I was out of my office for a little bit more than a year and it surprised me that even if I was not working, I was even busier than when I was not working!
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