Today started out really early for us since Papa had to bring us to the hospital for my doctor’s note before he goes to work. My stomach was turning and I could feel the stress coming up; because I was just really scared if today’s going to be successful.

Egg muffin and hot peppermint mocha for breakfast.

I wore my new sweater from H&M for good luck; since I was lucky to find this on sale for $7.00!

Waiting for the doctor and all the paperwork were really complicated, with lots of waiting involved— I kind of miss how easy-peasy this will be if only I’m in Manila. But all of it paid off, I got a note from the doctor that I’m fit to work again after my eye infection!

Since Papa went to work already, Mama and I had to ride three buses to my workplace. It was the longest ride ever, since I was also worried of how it will go with my manager… but thank God everything went well and I’m back on my working life tomorrow!

Mama and I grabbed a quick snack~ Pretzels, hot chocolate for her and Naked Mighty Mango for me. :D

Mama got me this lovely print dress and this lacey one-piece! I never had a print dress like this one before… I guess if I were to shop alone, I would just always go for the solid colors, safe lines and polka-dots; and this dress is a gorgeous break from my usual style.

I’m really happy with how this day went! I was really over the edge the past week because I thought I’d lose my job; I was just sooo ashamed, being the new girl and then getting an eye infection that didn’t allow me to go to work; I felt like I became a big inconvenience when I’m suppose to make things flow smoothly. I really have to be amazing from tomorrow on, and have to really make-up for what happened.

I learned so much from this experience:

• Identifying that there are two kinds of stress (one that is uncontrollable and one that isn’t) is very important, and is very helpful. Some things are just out of our control that over-worrying about it will just be a big waste of time and energy.
• It is really important to clean make-up tools before using them, especially the ones for the eyes! 
• I just realized that my skin is just really picky and sensitive so I have to be extra careful with the products I use.
• Hand sanitizers, hand wipes and washing of hands frequently = extremely important! I think I’m beginning to be really OC about being clean. Which isn’t a bad thing… hopefully I won’t turn into Emma from Glee. Haha.

… I also realized that there are big attitude points I need to change too:

• Laziness is a no no if you want to be successful! It really goes without saying but I need a verbal and written reprimand for myself, because lately, even if I’m stressing about not being able to work… a part of me just loathes going to work! What is this craziness?? Haha! I need to refocus and re-motivate myself… another post shall be dedicated to that.
• I need to be extra-patient with most things. I don’t know if it’s the hormones acting up or the stress, or both, or I really just have this impatient attitude… but I need to take a deep breath and be calm about things.
• I have to make a way for me to stop over-worrying.

… and lastly, there are things I have to be grateful for:

• My parents who support me 100%.
• My friends.
• My job.

All is well. Thank You Papa God. Now let’s make things amazing, self. :)