Last time we used to say 'work-life balance' in our fraternity. Now, this fraternity decided not to use the word 'balance', instead, they replaced it with 'harmony'. I agree, in my job, which people used to think, and still do, that we only worked HALF A DAY. Sorry to disappoint those who think this way.
Sometimes I wonder it is my job or is it just me, working to wee hours in the night, forgoing my sleep, just to make sure I clear my marking. Till last year, which was one of my 'worst' or 'busiest' year, I still did that. Sometimes, I do wonder, why didn't I choose any job that allows me more free time. Have I made a wrong choice?
I have decided that no matter how hard I work for others, what matters to me most are still my family and kids. Therefore, I decided to adopt the 'work-life harmony' belief.
I still do what I have to. However, if I can't finish, I leave it as it is and wait till the next day.
I tried to mark less at home, especially at night when my kids are still awake. I feel that if I miss their growing years, I can no longer get them back. Though sometimes, I become occupied with housework, tv time or playing piano (ok, I will devote more time to them).
It is now 6.30am in the morning, before I leave for work. I look at my kids who are still sound asleep, snuggling warming around their dad and I envy my hubby who can afford to sleep with them till they wake up. Well, it is not every day daddy sleep with them. I woke up at about 3.30 am to finish work, so daddy took my place between them. Just love to look at the kids sleeping so peacefully.
Ok, I promise to pick them up at 5.30pm today!
See you, my darlings!
