Everybody needs a vacation. I think more so when you go to work in your pajamas. It's not good for your pajamas to be overworked. And a trip out of your home office will do you good.
So, where did my pajamas go? The closet where else? I was out with family yesterday and today - celebrating birthdays. I would have preferred staying home and finishing my VA projects. But I can already feel myself feeling tired from all the late nights and sitting in front of the laptop for hours and hours. I finished my 5th video tutorial last Friday. It was a short tutorial. Surprisingly, It took me more than 12 hours to do it. Not good. Considering I was getting the hang of it.
I should be getting better. But tiredness and fatigue can destroy whatever skills you've acquired. That's why I decided to let my pajamas have a short vacation. No matter where you're working, balance is important. Work with no breaks can affect your productivity. You may be able to still produce results when you're tired and stressed. But I doubt if you can work efficiently. I mean, yes you have the results. But what about the quality? Didn't you spend more time revising and revising? Overlooking things that you wouldn't have missed if you're mind was sharp and your body full of energy?
My Mom's house is quiet once again. And my mind feels a little sharper than it did just before the weekend break. I feel I'm ready to tackle my next tutorial. That's for sure!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Will I Be Here to Eat the Mangoes
Of course that's a mango tree! I don't need to tell you that. What I need to tell you is - that's not ours. Before you even request that I bring you some.
That mango tree- heavy with flowers and baby mangoes - is the prized possession of my Mom's neighbor. All I need to do is step out from my bedroom into the balcony, stretch my arms, and grab all the mangoes I can grab.
I know- some people would call that ...stealing? Well, not in this town. In this town, any fruit of your neighbors- that you can reach- is yours. That's a law. My Mom's law. And I believe her. Because in this town, that's everybody's law.
Since there's no threat that I would have to go to court for eating our neighbor's mangoes, I've been dreaming (and planning) of getting several of these succulent fruit. There's only one problem. They're not yet ready for stealing. Sorry! I mean picking.
Everyday, since I arrived here 12 days ago, I would step into the balcony, look at the tree and wonder- will I ever get to eat the fruit?
Looks like it. Yes, I've been here for 12 days. And I so badly need to go back to the city. But I'm only half-way through with my VA projects. 5 out of 10. I don't know if that's good or bad. All I know is that I'm getting the hang of it. Learning so much. Enjoying working-in-my-pajamas so much. Overusing my laptop so much (that doesn't sound right!) - but you get my drift.
I am yet to finish the VA projects. But I will. Soon! Probably in complete, perfect timing with the ripening of the mangoes. I just need to keep on working. And visiting our neighbor's mango tree while I'm here.
I'll keep you posted.
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
i'm not in pajamas
It's almost midnight but I'm still working. If I stop now, I'll have to start all over again tomorrow. I don't want to stop the flow of my thoughts. I'm always like this when I'm designing a training program or preparing a presentation. And I don't mind. Would you mind doing what you love to do?
That doesn't mean I don't get tired. I do. And I need to take short breaks. I do that when I'm downloading or uploading a file.
I hop on a twister.
Or do some crunches.
That's why I have to do away with my pajamas. The situation calls for cycling shorts. And I'm still happy that 'I go to work in my cycling shorts'.
That doesn't mean I don't get tired. I do. And I need to take short breaks. I do that when I'm downloading or uploading a file.
I hop on a twister.
Or do some crunches.
That's why I have to do away with my pajamas. The situation calls for cycling shorts. And I'm still happy that 'I go to work in my cycling shorts'.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
the problem with pajamas
By this time you already know I'm all gaga about pajamas-at-work. I can give you a litany of the perks. I've probably done that already. But like everything else, working in pajamas - or working at home - has it's downside. maybe i shouldn't call it 'downside'. Let's be more positive and call it 'upside'. (how creative!!!)
So, let me start over - the upside of 'working in pajamas' is that you have to police yourself. You don't need to be in your cubicle at a certain time. You don't have a boss who will check on your work all the time. You have no officemates to egg you on when you don't feel like working. You're on your own.
On your own, it's so very easy to slip into the no-schedules habit. You go about your day with no plan, no end in mind. You simply coast along, not knowing whether you are on target or not. You keep yourself busy without being aware if you spent more time clearing your closet than actually working. And then you cram.
The challenge of working from home, on your own, in your pajamas is - going about your day as if you have an 8-5 job. Yes, 8-5. You should have the normal 8 hours of work, with an hour of lunch break thrown in. Unless it's absolutely necessary to work extra. By necessary, I mean, you have more work to do. Not because you dilly-dallied for days - then work yourself crazy to keep up with a project.
Just remember - you may be in your pajamas but you're still at work. It's only a matter of geography. And just like any other job, you need to produce results. Or you'll find yourself RETIRED - in your pajamas.
So, let me start over - the upside of 'working in pajamas' is that you have to police yourself. You don't need to be in your cubicle at a certain time. You don't have a boss who will check on your work all the time. You have no officemates to egg you on when you don't feel like working. You're on your own.
On your own, it's so very easy to slip into the no-schedules habit. You go about your day with no plan, no end in mind. You simply coast along, not knowing whether you are on target or not. You keep yourself busy without being aware if you spent more time clearing your closet than actually working. And then you cram.
The challenge of working from home, on your own, in your pajamas is - going about your day as if you have an 8-5 job. Yes, 8-5. You should have the normal 8 hours of work, with an hour of lunch break thrown in. Unless it's absolutely necessary to work extra. By necessary, I mean, you have more work to do. Not because you dilly-dallied for days - then work yourself crazy to keep up with a project.
Just remember - you may be in your pajamas but you're still at work. It's only a matter of geography. And just like any other job, you need to produce results. Or you'll find yourself RETIRED - in your pajamas.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
it was "BO"!
A friend asked me one time "How'd you get into this... this blogging thing?" (her FB is probably full of my posts!!!)
I told her "it was Bo". Yes, Mr. Bo Sanchez started it all for me.
I first met Bo in a meeting in Makati - over a sumptuous meal of sushi, tempura, tamago and all sorts of Japanese goodies . In between bites, I found out he's got a schedule a mile long. Bringing the Chairman of the Board and the Executive Director to that lunch did the trick. We got us 1 day of his precious time. So, we met again. This time at the Board Retreat in Bangkok. As manager of the event, I had the privilege of witnessing how he ministers to people. I was amazed. I was touched. I was moved. I ended up subscribing to his newsletter. (And I got him to sign my copy of his book 'Simplify and Live the Good Life'!)
I love his 'Soulfood' newsletters. I read them through and through - up to the very end of the page. That's how I found myself enrolled in Jomar Hilario's internet workshop in Cubao. I clicked on the workshop link, got myself enrolled and I've been blogging ever since.
Oh, don't bother asking me how much I have in my adsense account. That's not Jomar's fault. Entirely mine. I don't spend enough time blogging. Because I haven't got the time.
But you see, this is now a case of 'once-connected-with-jomar-always-connected-with-jomar'. Talk of persistence! Sometimes I wonder if Jomar invented the word. And I'm grateful.
Without Jomar's invitations, I wouldn't have learned about the VA Training. And I wouldn't be sitting here right now - in my pajamas - working hard, learning things, having fun.... thankful that God made my path cross with Bo's. So i can pursue my 'work-at-home dream' through Jomar's VA training.
You can dream about working in your pajamas, too. Check Jomar's VA Training. Or his Internet Marketing. Or better yet go for his Online Mentoring. You won't regret it. Promise!
Leave your comment here if you want more info.
I told her "it was Bo". Yes, Mr. Bo Sanchez started it all for me.
I first met Bo in a meeting in Makati - over a sumptuous meal of sushi, tempura, tamago and all sorts of Japanese goodies . In between bites, I found out he's got a schedule a mile long. Bringing the Chairman of the Board and the Executive Director to that lunch did the trick. We got us 1 day of his precious time. So, we met again. This time at the Board Retreat in Bangkok. As manager of the event, I had the privilege of witnessing how he ministers to people. I was amazed. I was touched. I was moved. I ended up subscribing to his newsletter. (And I got him to sign my copy of his book 'Simplify and Live the Good Life'!)
I love his 'Soulfood' newsletters. I read them through and through - up to the very end of the page. That's how I found myself enrolled in Jomar Hilario's internet workshop in Cubao. I clicked on the workshop link, got myself enrolled and I've been blogging ever since.
Oh, don't bother asking me how much I have in my adsense account. That's not Jomar's fault. Entirely mine. I don't spend enough time blogging. Because I haven't got the time.
But you see, this is now a case of 'once-connected-with-jomar-always-connected-with-jomar'. Talk of persistence! Sometimes I wonder if Jomar invented the word. And I'm grateful.
Without Jomar's invitations, I wouldn't have learned about the VA Training. And I wouldn't be sitting here right now - in my pajamas - working hard, learning things, having fun.... thankful that God made my path cross with Bo's. So i can pursue my 'work-at-home dream' through Jomar's VA training.
You can dream about working in your pajamas, too. Check Jomar's VA Training. Or his Internet Marketing. Or better yet go for his Online Mentoring. You won't regret it. Promise!
Leave your comment here if you want more info.
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