taking a chill pill
March 3, 2011It’s official. I realise that I am a workaholic.
Sometimes, when I’m working and I’m so engrossed in whatever I’m trying to finish, I look up at the clock and see 4 am.
Like whaaaa?!! There aren’t enough hours in a day! But surprisingly, I don’t even feel sleepy or tired. And it’s a routine everyday. Sleep at 3/4, wake up at 7. This is the dangerous bit. I’m working myself too much and I don’t even feel it until the day comes when I feel lightheaded.
My phone…now, that’s just another annoying workaholic tool. Some people have 3 phones (hardcore) but I think even 1 phone is enough to make me go crazy. It comes to a point now that I answer calls, BBs and texts during a meeting to set up another meeting later that day. Etc etc… When people talk, I answer them back, but my eyes and fingers are pushing my BB keypad. When? When did I become so rude??
I have a bit of my dad in me. When we want something done, we want it done now, by hook or by crook. If people can’t finish it fast, they’re inefficient. And if people are slow, I’ll just do it myself because I can’t be bothered to wait for them. We’re aggressive, but really, I think sooner or later it will take a toll on my 23-year old body. I keep advising my dad to relax and chill, but I realise I’m exactly the opposite!
That day, I left my phone at home by accident. I felt sooooo naked without it, and so powerless. But that was only the first 5 minutes. After that, my god, I felt so liberated!! I have a phobia of not having my BB, but every once in a while (like that one sweet day), it feels good to have a proper conversation with your loved ones, without any interruption.
Today Nona saw me in a restaurant from afar and immediately BBM-ed me, “Put down your BB. Stop raping it.”
Addict…
Ahh technology, the pros and cons of it.
Owning a business at a young age is fulfilling, but no one has everything. I’ve lost the “chill pill” in me because I’m aggressive at improving and expanding the business. I love what I do, but I can feel the youth getting sucked out of me.
So now, weekends are ME time. Last weekend, I pampered myself at the salon, got some grooming done, spent time with my nephew and niece, blogged and just chilled out with friends and family.
I would always encourage the youth to work hard, but it’s true what they keep repeating all the time; work hard, play hard. We need to keep an active lifestyle and working all the time does not equal that.
So next weekend; movie, manicure, gym, family and friends. I’m even thinking of going for a weekend getaway somewhere. Haha, but I probably won’t, I always just say! Pfftt.
Tea with loved ones
But really…
It’s all about the girls…
My top: Warehouse
Having said all that though, it is now 3 am and I’m still wide awake.
Gosh I’m so stubborn I don’t even listen to myself!!
Ok ok serious this time. Good night! π
When I saw the time and that this post was posted 13 mins ago, I thought “why isn’t she sleeping?!!”. Tsk tsk.
For 6 years, since I was 12 until 18, I’ve NEVER had quality sleep. Had a TON of work to do every single day and always stayed up late and sometimes I had all nighters 4 days of the week.
So now that I’m in Uni and my schedule is a lot better, I have minimum 6 hours of sleep everyday! It’s either now or never. I like my undereyes clear of dark circles and I like the energy. =D
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Salam. Hi and good day to u Vy!!
YOU ARE DAMN RIGHT!!! WHY 24 HOURS IN A DAY NEVER ENOUGH FOR PEOPLE LIKE US?!
But hey, lets just sit for a while and take some long breath sometimes… ;o) then, BACK WE GO AGAIN!!!
I know we know what’s best for ourselves,aight!
All the best Vivy!
i adore workaholic people!! π
haha v, funny. less sleep can bcome older tau..
I used to be workaholic. Not because I want it but that is the nature of my work..Went home at 6am in the morning, rushing back to office at 9am for a meeting..Wow, looking back at it, I don’t know how I survive those days!I never regret because I learn a lot from it π
workaholic & shopaholic π
u still look gorjes even with just 3-4 hours of sleep… lucky u.
Oh my, Vivy. I can’t believe you’re only 23. You should really start being niceR to your body if you want it to be niceR to you when you’re older. You don’t want this to haunt you later in life. Cheers!
Omg vivy seriously u are soo workaholic! Remind me of me haha angkat bakul sendiri. But something that we can’t deny, it gives us satisfaction in life. When things in life becomes stagnant and plateau, u can feel the itchiness. We need milestones in life.Keep going girl, while we are still young,work hard play hard. I am so adore people like u! But get nice quality sleep. U need those brain cells the next morning! Happyworking n best of luck v!
wowwwww!!!!!!
thank you for staying up to post this!!!
or else we won’t have anything to read!!!! hehehe
i salute u!!!!! where u get all that energy!!!!!
u must really enjoy your work!!!!!
all the extra best!!!!!
ur a true inspiration… keep writing my dear. Great job and improvment on FashionValet. Its official that Fashion Valet has become my no 1 favourite online shoppin site rite now. π
Bekerja sunguh2 seolah2 kita akan hidup selama2nya..
Beribadah kerana Allah bersungguh2 seolah2 kita akan mati esok hari..
Just max our time and balance it wisely =)
*I feels so motivated after read ur post Vivy =) *
Haha, at least you’re not lazy like me. Im such a procrastinator and always leave things to the last minute. ): x
this post is really help me on my research paper. title smartphones are getting too smart π hehe thanks!
3/4 hours of sleep is dangerous. It can have serious implications to your health. Ranjan Das (CEO of SAP India) was a lesson of that. Sleep is more important than food.