Working from Home... Officially

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Last January, I started my formal online job. I used to work as a freelancer, designing and handling websites / blogs, completing data entry projects, and maintaining blogs. And just this February, I became a full-time employee at my new job. And I can't be happier.

I'm on the graveyard shift which doesn't really affect my routine or body clock at all since I'm so used to this schedule. Even when I'm not working, I can't seem to force my body and mind to rest when the sun is down. Nocturnal, insomniac or a vampire, I've been called. *LOL*

I remember when I last worked on a graveyard shift. I was a supervisor in a call center and my shift usually starts at 10pm and ends at 7am. Most of the time, I'm dead tired to even think of going anywhere right after my shift, and it did affect my social life. My friends barely saw me and I didn't have enough time to hang out or bond with my family.

This is why I'm so thankful that I'm working online now. I don't have to experience all the hassles of commuting to work for 2 hours, and it's less stressful because I'm not personally dealing or interacting with people. Yes, there are also disadvantages about working from home, but right now, all I can think of are the positives.

This time, I want to make sure I've got enough time to bond with my family (they see me working), go out after or before work since I don't have to worry about the 2-hour travel time to and from work. And though I prefer to shop online nowadays (not for expensive stuff like emerald rings, but just makeup, fancy accessories, etc), I now can spare time to go out with my nanay, barkada or my bro to go shopping.

For instance, today, I'll be resting for a few minutes before we head out for a whole day of activities. We're going to 5 different places today (1 in Caloocan and Pasig, 2 in Makati, and 1 in Quezon City) since we want to maximize the time we have. I hope I can still get a few winks when we get home later before I start my shift again at work. :D

*Phew* Okay, I know, I need to rest for a bit now. I just had to write this before I lose my train of thoughts. Ciao! :)