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Life of a Work from Home Girlie

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Back in 2016, when I first started working from home, I was a completely different person. I was practically kid landing my first small time English teaching gig. Now, almost 10 years has passed and I’ve been through an era of personal growth and development. I have done work from home in several lines of work, each pushing me to go in a better direction of what I enjoy doing and what I’m good at.

Some days are harder than others; when I can’t get quality work done, it can be pretty stressful and frustrating. I feel isolated. On most days, this is good thing from an introvert’s perspective. However, I lack the opportunity to build a connection with my leaders and coworkers in person.

Despite all above, I realize I am lucky to have this opportunity for me. I am thankful for being able to work from home and the opportunities that it provides me.

I love being able to wake up, meditate a little, water the plants, make some coffee, then roll into work downstairs. I love the flexibility of being able to travel with my work, often visit my family in the mountains, take my work out on a peaceful sunny day to get a change of scenery. Work has allowed me to visit my friends and family in Vietnam.

Enjoying working on a sunny day by the lake.

I sometimes wonder what life would be like if I didn’t work from home. I think it would have to be a passion to push me out of this comfort zone.

Regardless, this decade of remote work has been a wild, rewarding ride, and I would keep it for as long as I can.

Twist and Shout

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I am stuck. Isolated. I thought I had such a good handle on things before. Unbelievable how days could take a turn and the next moment I am in zero control of my emotions and actions. I am suddenly helpless and not able to make change.

I want to change, and I refuse to be stuck.

At the end of the day, won’t I be reduced to dust? Why should I be afraid to dump things out? Don’t I have one shot to make things amazing for me? Enjoy the life I live! Why live a life full of fear and resentment? Enjoy the way I live the way it is now! What a freeing thought!

My life is as sinuous as I can imagine. Sometimes, all it takes is a blog post.

Where Those Who Wander Get Lost

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Years have passed by, and I am in a haze, wondering what series of events led me here? I’ve lost myself in the search.. not knowing what I’m searching for.

Fulfillment, I suppose.

Are they happy? At peace? Do they find fulfillment in their life?

I know she does. I’m so proud of her. She rose from the depths of depression and now lives her life the way she wants to live. Pursuing creative passions. Simple needs and wants. Letting life flow through her, and enjoying the ride.

I aspire to be like my siblings and it is not too late to start. I may be lost but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.

“It’s the friends you make along the way”

I will get to enjoy this walk at least.

To Thoroughly Enjoy Something

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I read something today that hit me a differently. Although I can’t remember how it was said exactly, it was something like this:

A hobby is something you enjoy doing, not necessarily something you are good at.

Sometimes I am embarrassed to write, to share, to post, to do.. anything. I think, what good do I have to contribute. What could I possibly say that people would want to hear?

To get better at writing, write.

To get better at instruments, play.

To get better at language, speak.

To get better at drawing, draw.

To have a better health, exercise, eat healthy.

To have better relationships, reach out, give, share, be kind, and generous.

To have a better life, shape it one day at a time.

Tumbleweed

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Opening a page from an old book, I’m surprised to see how full of optimism and hope I had a year ago. I had the desire and inspiration. We were mere babies a year ago!

Here I am- feeling warmth from the holiday lights, and the seeping cold of the heart.

Where did this bitterness come from. Why do I so often feel helpless and stuck. Short fused.

I’m doing all the same things, but lost the color.

I try to better others. Am I considering myself? Time for some humility.

However I move, thrash around to move forward.

Deep breaths, murmur the four agreements.

Always do your best
Don’t take it personally
Be impeccable with your word
Don’t make assumptions

Not everything is a perfect answer or connected thoughts.

Thanks to the perfect timing for this week’s prompt: Damaged

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Take

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A blank slate to start over week to week. I am here often.

I look at the fading steps behind me, and glance at the shadows ahead.

I wonder if I am too cautious, too indecisive, too inactive.

Irresponsible, impatient, ungrateful, selfish.

I push and pull on what’s best.

I want to do, yet don’t.

What do I want?

There’s no answer.

Because when has there ever been?

Make the best of it.

…

Tomorrow will be another blank slate.

Mislead

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Spark

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Settling in this new pace of life. I have recently been feeling motivated to try and do some new things.

I am thankful to meet people who are also growing and inspire me in many ways. Thankful for family who I know I can count on.

Life is too short to avoid doing things we love. What is money for? Make time to do the things we love with the people we love.

Make my dream life come true.

Madness of Life

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As an introvert, a lot of things tend to be a solo venture for me.

This summer has been a roller coaster, for the first time, with plans stacking back to back on weekend.

I’ve made a few new friends and rekindled with a few old ones. In the meanwhile, also maintaining family relationships.

In the calm after the madness, I am thankful for the energy of life and feel fortunate to be in this world today. My thirties is kicking off to a good start. I am pleased to give myself the space to be imperfect and give space to take care of my needs mentally and emotionally. I am feeling stability and enjoying company of deepened relationships of family and friends.

A Simpler Life

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Do you remember life before the internet?

My parents were young and don’t have much to their name, yet faced a world of struggles headstrong. In 1990, they escaped Vietnam in search to be in a better place, and I was born in a Filipino refugee camp. I don’t remember what it was like, but every Vietnamese aunt and uncle who were at that camp knew me. Being one of two babies born in that refugee group, I was somewhat a baby celebrity. Everyone in the refugee community have helped raised me.

My parents were often out and busy making a living, so I had a lot of time to myself. I entertained myself with lots of imaginary friends along with solo hobbies, namely writing and reading. I listened to CDs and watched DVDs.

They also took the time to play with me as well. We were close with the refugee community and often went to live music and weekend trips to the beach together. On weekends, we attended the meditation group. I never appreciated the value in this, though, now looking back this is a short period of solace. I sat with them, but I was in my own world, free from the deeper worries.

Having grown up with a life where internet was not accessible, I recognize the value of moderation. Everything is a lot more accessible now and thus, the importance of focus in the world of over stimulation. Sometimes, it takes a second to realize that I’m stuck in a flow. It helps to remember how to get unstuck is by going back to the basics – what I did when I was little. Motivation, sense of purpose, and being inspired by so many things. Time and space to pursue interests like reading, music, travel, garden, language learning, arts and crafts.

Do I remember remember what life was like before the internet? I’d say yes, and I appreciate having seen both worlds and what each world can do for me. In this, I am grateful.

To Be

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What jobs have you had?

A simple answer for the day. I have had my share of indecisiveness and commitment issues. I felt my strengths and weaknesses over the years and I appreciate every opportunity in my life.

IT Support

nail technician

Olive Garden server

English ESL teacher for adults at a language school

English TEFL teacher for children online

immigration paralegal

Vietnamese interpreter

business development nonprofit

Chevrolet car salesperson

project manager

I fancy being a small business owner or online shop owner next. What do you think?

Life is too short to stick to one job. Why not try 10.