A quiet end to the weekend

I spent most of the day in bed, mentally preparing for next week's activities. Thanks to my attempt to chase a more professional job, I got an extended weekend but from tomorrow, it is back to the grind and I wouldn't have it any other way.

I know I've complained about how the warehouse shift is hurting my back but in a strange way, I think I actually miss the job. I miss being on-site and all the responsibilities that come with the job.

I guess I miss the job because I really need it and it pays the bills. The way I see it, every hour counts and the thought of missing even one second of work is a bit too much for me.

In any case, I was at home from Friday to Sunday, constantly researching better opportunities and mentally mapping out medium-term strategies that I'll apply to grow professionally.

I spoke with my brother to get some insight into career choices and got some life advice from him. I and my wife did some brainstorming as well, as my quest for better terms and opportunities continues.

I've also had to do some soul-searching to be able to differentiate what I want from what I actually need. I'm from a society where opportunity doesn't come very often, so I'm predisposed to grab everything that comes my way. However, in this country, there seems to be a constantly flowing pipeline of opportunities and the problem I'll have is dealing with the fact that there are many options.

I have to consider a variety of factors before making a choice because as much as long-term goals are important, there are also short-term targets that I need to meet and the two of them don't exactly coexist in the same realm. It is ironic to say but I'm not afforded the luxury of making long term choices right now because short term needs must be met.

Anyway, other than serious stuff, I went jogging in the park and found out that at the other end of the park that I never actually go to, there are some gym equipment to use. So, instead of paying any gym fee, I'll be going there a few times a week.

I feel a bit chunkier than I was three months ago because I let myself go, so I've been working on my fitness. I'm not particular about dimensions and aesthetics, I'm just about feeling good and being able to carry myself. The way I see it, the fitter I get, the faster I'll adjust to the responsibilities of my job.