In the past, I've had 6 clients per day doing different tasks, and it was really overwhelming, but because I made a tad better then, I saved up a lot too and it can feel freeing knowing that I make that amount, spend on my wants, and do a lot of things, but I can also be stingy.
Unfortunately, clients come and go, which is always a challenge for my line of business/work. And unfortunate people and situations come that deplete you. Also, I realized that I need to choose between making more but doing a lot of work OR having more time and freedom for myself than making a lot. I chose the latter.
Now that a chapter of my life just closed, I'll need that extra push because no one will be there to "share" with me or "divide and conquer" with me. I don't know what's in store for me over the coming weeks and months, but I just need to be ready. Whatever or whoever comes, comes. I just hope that it'll be for the best, that it'll be right, and that it'll be what is meant for me, and that it'll make me my happiest. The type of happiness that can help me sleep at night. So be it.
Anyway, let's get back to my trip haha. Where I am now is getting me so reflective while typing here on the 5th floor Room balcony with the view of the sea haha!
Day 8 Food
Day 9, I was supposed to wake up on my 3 AM alarm for my 6:25 AM flight, but I woke up before it haha. I was up at around 2 am and couldn't go back to sleep anymore so I just continued episode 8 of Queen of Tears. Hoping it would help me be sleepy again. I prepared all my things the day before because day 9 is my travel to central part of the country. I actually had more plans for the 21 days, and I mean a lot of adventure trips, going to 5 different places in 21 days but noooooooo, my body didn't agree with it. So I cut 2 places and just come back when I want to. My breakfast at the airport consists of Bao Buns which I bought the previous day.
I messaged the property where I was staying and asked what the earliest time to check-in was. But then he replied and said that it was occupied, which was minutes before my flight. I became complacent knowing that my booking was already confirmed, but then again, they have several listings on the internet, maybe they forgot to update them. I don't know, so I'll just need a plan when I arrive at my destination because the plane is about to take off. I tried sleeping on the plane, but my head was just bobbing around. As my head fell, I woke up - repeatedly.
At the airport, I hurriedly looked for other places to stay, and because I had several options saved, I chose one that would be almost the same as the other even though it only had few reviews. I was lucky and found a nice place at a nice location. And an upside is that even if the weather is hot, the breeze from the sea feels fantastic. This place seems like a more quiet, less touristy part of the country, which is a plus for me.
Waiting for check-in, I got a body massage and a face massage so I could nap a little and take a little stress away from what happened earlier. Very friendly people, even if we always have to use Gtranslate.
No lunch again, I got on the sofa, worked a little and played episode 9 until I fell asleep.
I feel a little more relaxed now that I'm here, I even took a nap on the sofa for under an hour and reached my dream state meaning it was so deep that I got uninterrupted sleep. Thank G! I hope it happens again tonight because I want to walk the beach early tomorrow morning but I can sleep in too because I have more than a week here. Mag emote-emote tato bukas ng umaga, maglakad sa dagat hahaha!
Although, my budget is depleting haha. Is still no one going to come and join me? Split the room expenses or just do stuff like the sand dunes? hahahaha wishful thinking, lol, wishful thinking, right B? ;) I fit the sofa and you can take the bed lol!
I now can relate to the feeling of being alone, it can be good at times, but it can also be sad, especially if there are fun things to do. What if I have no one to talk to or chat with while I am here? What could have happened to me?
Supermarket and fruit store visit to save a little from spending for breakfast. I got these
And for dinner, streetfood. Passed by this stall as I was walking to the supermarket and got curious.
They were 2 grandmas and a little girl selling these. The girl helped me while I was google translating the orders and asked how to eat it haha. She was so helpful and friendly and we smiled at each other every time our eyes met. When I left, I was going to go see the beach, she was already walking beside me, and she asked me where I was going. I pointed to the beach and she was going to the vending machine to buy a drink. I told her not to buy anything and I just gave her a favorite of mine, the Korean rice milk(?) drink I bought from the store. I said "Yours" and she smiled and said "Thank you."
She made my day better. 😊 I hope I did the same for her.
Sometimes it's the little things that count.
It's the impact of people or situations that makes you feel better.
It's the "How was your day?" or "Have you eaten?" kind of messages that help you realize that you are special or important to some people.
The honest-to-god and sincere actions from the heart.
It's the little things and I am grateful for all of those.
And as I always say,
I am safe.
I am protected.
I am whole.
I am kind.
I am compassionate.
I am loved.
I am ready.
I am here for a reason.
I am grateful.
I can make the world a better place with one good action at a time.
Love lots
- Your Digital Pulubi 😅
(you know what's pulubi?) lol
Tomorrow? We ride! haha No I still walk and walk and walk
P.S.
Miss you B.ae haha
Matutusok talaga kita!
Tusukin hanggang makiliti, hindi yung ginagawa nila na haplos kiliti haha. Kailangan tusok para mahanap yung kiliti.
Masasapak talaga kita!
Sapakin kita ng kiss hahahahahha
I kid I kid!
🤪🥴
Love you Bhie! 😅
Padalaw naman uli please haha 😉