#Listentoyourbody - Part 2

Dearies

Howdy?

It's Friday :) and looking forward to hubby's birthday tomorrow.

I'm reiterating, listen to your body. I was amazed hearing about food issues of two colleagues today.

It seems like at times, people take their body for granted. I did until my body just would not listen to me one day and I then realised that it's my duty to take care of my body, give it the good nutrients to eat, give it water, give it rest, give it fun, give it some self care and some good thoughts.

So, I may give you that advice, listen to your body and often ask it: 'What do I need?' and do your best to honor what you want.

I'm off

Charlotte P.

#NewWoW

Dearies

Howdy?

I've nearly done the gratitude challenge. Like I mentioned, it helped in acknowledging stuff which I normally would take for granted.

Well, we now have a new Director in my department and like any new director who wants to show his worth, he's come up with new ways of working and I like the new style.

Lastly, I had found myself being in a bit lost when moving to another team. I find it difficult to look at records and found what was wrong. Now, with the new procedures, we go on site, learn the basics and doings and take actions. Reminds me of one of my previous jobs where I was doing that type f work.

Well, I'm confident for the future.

I'm off

Charlotte P.

#Gratitudechallenge

Dearies

Howdy?

I'm good, feeling bit sleepy but will manage till the end of the week :)

I have a gratitude application on mobile whereby every day, I try to list down 3 things for which I am grateful.

I was gladly surprised when I came across their 7-day challenge. 

First day was gratitude for little things, 2nd day was gratitude for myself and 3rd day (today) was gratitude for advice.

It amazed me how there are so many nice things which happened in my life but go unnoticed unless an app prompted me to think and thank for them.

I  highly recommend you download a gratitude app.

Being alive itself is worth the highest gratitude and thanking for little everyday things definitely make way for more positive and nice things to happen.

Cya

Charlotte P.

#waistline

 Dearies

Howdy?

News of the day: my waist is getting slimmer.

I was noting that my clothes were starting to get loose at the waist and this morning decided to measure my waistline.

And it came down by around 6/7 cms since last time I measured, which was around few months back.

I'm glad the gluten-free diet is working, now should be lactose-free also :)

I will keep you updated and I'm glad the inflammation is wearing off and with that, the symptoms will go away too.

I'm off

Charlotte P.

#Homeyfood

Dearies

Howdy?

I'm ok..some slight hadache, think it could be some sinsitis since weather is not so good here since few day.

I went to a restaurant with bestie today..its name is 'letan margoz', translation the old times where no fast food was available.

I liked the food there, homey and exactly what we would have cooked at home.

It's nice that these kind of restaurants are opening. I can't imagine people eating fast food everyday, be it pizza, chinese food, etc.

And the chef even told us to send our menu beforehand and that he would cook the next time we came.

I hope the restaurant works out fine and me and bestie will surely visit again :)

Im off

Charlotte P.

#youthatwork

 Dearies

Howdy?

I'm ok, a bit sleepy, it could be from having milk in lasagna but I dunno....health is crazy to understand at times.

Anyway, I find it cool to have a newbie in my team. She's cheerful and like to laugh and reminds us of the days when we were young and carefree.

Like it to have these new teammates around, bringing some fresh air in the office.

I'm off 

Charlotte P.

#Teambuilding

Dearies

Howdy? and how's the weekend?

Me doing good, lazy today except for cooking and some household chores.

Yesterday was team building organised by the welfare team at work.

It was a memorable day. My team was a right mix, children, young adults and adults.

Discovered some are creative, others competitive and most important, all were dedicated to help the team in the various tasks assigned to us...We even got all of the team dancing Jerusalema...and the team consisted of around 20 persons.

But it was fun. My team did not win the day, though we won the Jerusalema challenge but winning was secondary.

We are still talking about this day lol

I'm off

Charlotte P.

#Declutteringthemind

Dearies

Howdy?

Yesterday, I did the experience of decluttering my mind. I woke up serenely and decided not to have anything on my mind. I noted everything on my calendar or did things as I just thought of them.

That was quite peaceful. Trying to do that everyday now and feeling much better.

Read also that silence is something that one ought to do for at least 15 minutes for peace of mind and people who do that everyday do not even fall sick. That's something that I would try some day soon and I'll tell you about that in another blog.

I'm off peeps

Charlotte P.

#Teams

Dearies

Howdy?

Today, I moved to my new seating and hopefully, to better endeavors as we say.

Each team has its own charm. My previous previous one was kind of the family type. We had in-the-office gatherings and out-of the office gatherings and everyone knew about the other's family and discussions could range from everything to anything. There was that team spirit. The team is going to be dismantled and it sure breaks everyone's heart and we all deserve a good farewell.

My previous team (by hours lol) was more of the introvert type. One didn't even know the other's birthday or private lives and at times, you just had to be careful about what you are saying as you don't know the others' opinions. The teammates were helpful workwise.

My current team, from what I gathered from observation, is that they have that team spirit. They are helpful too and any issue is discussed openly. I'll keep you posted when I officially join them tomorrow.

I'm off

Charlotte P.

#Writingstories

Dearies

Howdy?

How was our Sunday?

Mine was ok, relaxing with hubby...reading, doing some translation work, cooking.

And I've decided to write my own personal experiences for Chicken Soup for the Soul.

I got my hubby as critic and he suggested improvements to be made.

I like pouring my heart out and if it helps people have hope or live better lives, I'm determined to write.

I'm off to sleep early tonight

Charlotte P.

#RelaxingSaturday

Dearies

Howdy?

I'm good :) How was your Saturday?

Mine was good...went for some shopping with hubby, wanted to buy some shoes for a fun day next week..

Hubby bought me my birthday gift beforehand :)

Then, we went to buy gluten-free 'boulettes'...just ate them and they were so yummy :)

Slept during the day and that was nice. Watched a movie with hubby and now off to play cards.

Enjoy your weekend

Charlotte P.

#Answeredprayers

Lovvies

Howdy?

News of the day, I'm changing team. As I as telling you last time, my actual team leader was bit acting bit lousy with me. I prayed and prayed to God that shall my situation be getting worse with him, to please find a solution but if being in his team would suit me in the future, to let me stay where I am.

Well, today when I went to office, 2 colleagues told me unofficially that I would be changing team because there was no one with international taxation background on the other team and they proposed me to go help.

Soon after, the news was confirmed by the team leader himself. And I thanked God...whatever His decision would have been, I would have accepted it.

I'll surely be moving in few days and I'll tell you about that.

Tip of the day: Pray, ask God to show you the way, His way to your better self and future.

I'm off

Charlotte P.

#Dayoff

Dearies

Howdy?

Me ok, much better than yesterday though still bit fatigued....waiting for the weekend to get some more rest.

I was telling hubby that fatigue was due to our hectic weekends, we didn't realise that we had 5 weekends full with plans.

Think the next weekends should be restful.

Also, I ought to think of some idea to get my mind in better shape. I've been working on my body, giving it healthy foods, exercise, not much rest but I ought also get some mental de-stress.

I'm off to better health

Charlotte P.

#Listentoyourbody

Peeps

Howdy?

Me feeling bit under the weather.

Guess it's from the hectic weeks and weekends. Now, wish to take a day off.

I've not been able to wake up easily these days and even this morning, could not get myself to go to work but then had a training that I could not miss.

But tomorrow, I'll take a well-deserved rest, surely a day filled with good food, nice movies, a good book and some sleep :)

Tip of the day: Listen to your body. When it tells you to rest or slow down, do so!!

I'm off

Charlotte P.

#Homemadecrispychicken

Dearies

Howdy?

I'm sooo glad today....I ate homemade crispy chicken. It didn't have the KFC look but it was equally yummy.

And most important, it was gluten-free.

I wanted to eat when heard a friend talking about making his own at home. He used the KFC flour though.

I knew that I could not use that flour since I think there is wheat in it.

Next step was finding a substitute for cornflakes. I couldn't find smaller package or without gluten. I did with some potato crisps and with the help of an Internet recipe, here were the famous crispy strips.

I'll again be eating these tomorrow and whenever I want to eat these again lol

I'm off 

Charlotte P.

#Friday

Dearies

Howdy?

I'm soooo glad it's Friday...it's been a tough week for you? For me also..

Awaiting next week impatiently. I will receive my appointment letter next Monday and guess what, there will an official corporate ceremony...I'll tell you about it lol

My Friday went on ok...my famous team leader was not around and got around doing my stuff.

Feeling bit sleepy and I'm off to do some waxing business.

Cheers

Charlotte P.

#SaintBenoit

Peeps

Howdy?

It's Friday tomorrow and already having the feel of weekend huh :)

For those who don't know about Saint Benoit, he's the one who prays that you get protected in every sphere of your life and that your enemies do not have time or leisure to think about the bad deeds they'd do to you.

Well, as I was blogging over these days, my team leader at work was acting bit lousy. I didn't appreciate this attitude but couldn't go complain about that.

I did what a Christian do best...pray and having faith that things will go for the best.

So, there I was this morning praying to Saint Benoit so that my team leader did not have time to pester me.

Guess what, upon coming to office, he had a headache whole morning, even took leave to go see a doctor and during the course of the day, he did not say anything harsh.

I thank God and Saint Benoit for making my day easy. They DO have my back and I will continue going to work with God and all his saints leading the way.

I'm off

Charlotte P.

#Positiveatiitude

Dearies

Howdy?

Yes, I'll be talking about positive attitude.

I slept yesterday upon doing prayers to sort things out at work.

Turned out I woke up late this morning but pepped myself up with Christian songs. I was already in a good mood when turning up at office and determined not to let anything spoil my day.

I smiled, laughed (a lot!!) and carried on with my day feeling good.

A colleague came by to ask for help on some issue and we sorted things together. I like it when she said that I was always positive...and I replied that 'one ought be positive else life will seem to be more complicated'.

Now that I'm feeling sleepy (note to my dear readers: been 2 days since I've been sleeping late and doing prayers at night and hopefully, I'll be having a super night), I realise that God has my back and nothing matters more than trusting Him and go about with my life.

Tip of the day: Do not sweat the work stuff.. Things will sort themselves out someday, till then hope for the better and smile :)

Charlotte P

#Walkathome

Lovvies

Howdy?

How was your Tuesday?

Mine was fine...sending some prayers for my current team to get promoted (I'll come to that in another blog!!)

Well, as the title refers, I love the 'Walk at Home' videos on Facebook. I highly recommend these if you want pep walks or to simply walk around your house doing some extra moves.

I've been walking since nearly two weeks already and I am trying all the walk at home videos...Still not bored with them but rather going strong.

Friends at office have been telling me that I've got slimmer and can feel it both on my waistline and in my head. Endorphins are keeping me high nearly all the time and my adrenal fatigue symptoms are nearly gone.

Tip of the day: WALK TO FEEL BETTER :)

I'm off

Charlotte P.

 

#Redtapeism

Dearies

Howdy?

How was your Monday? Mine was fine, even for the redtapeism experience.

Went to some civil servants' cooperative union, where civil servants deposit and loan out their money.

I had already gone last time and they told me some documents were outstanding.

I was aghast when I learnt that I had to bring my own copies!!! Why not charge some administrative fees and do copies for the potential members. 

So again I went this morning. The motorcycle ride to and from was nice...But the wait there again was wow!!! Reached there before 9 am and was out after 11 am. Again lots of documents to be checked, to be photocopied.

Quite an experience but glad to be done with that.

I'm off for today

Cya

Charlotte P.