I haven't been quite active on the blockchain these past few days. There are many things going on and so much more that needs to be done. I feel like I'm always catching up. Unfortunately, the moment I start to feel this way, I avoid doing the things I need to do to catch up. And I end up needing to catch up more. I've learned in the past that whenever I feel like I'm stuck, I should stop. Drop everything and slow down. Remove all distractions. Sit down and go through my worries. Ground myself on facts.
Lately, the feeling of "catching up" has become more frequent, and I partially attribute it to the many travels I've been to. Coming back from a work trip or vacation somehow always drains me. It has always been like this since I was young. And I think it might be because of my introversion and my tendency to feel "drained" after days of interacting with many people in an unfamiliar location.
So this is me, slowing down. I'm writing this early morning, which is quite unusual for me. I've just returned from a vacation where I went surfing and did many other activities. I'll write about that trip in my future posts.
The photos you see above are from when I went to Calicoan Island, also to surf. It was my first time surfing, and I think I was only able to stand up once or twice. But it was still extremely fun. Maybe I'll post the video of me riding a wave.
The day before we went surfing, my girlfriend and I, together with another friend, walked around the beach area just as the sun was setting. A surf sign was on the ground, and I suspected the recent typhoon had brought it down. Behind the sign, I could see the waves breaking a short distance from the shore, and some surfers were riding them.
I started to get anxious when I saw them. But I guess it was normal because I was about to do it for the first time. We walked along the shore and even towards the waves. The water was not deep, and the rocks weren't as sharp as I thought. And my worries were slightly abated.
We enjoyed the rest of the afternoon under the setting sun, taking pictures, sitting on the fine sand, and just looking out into the Pacific Ocean.
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Perfectly fine to take a blockchain break. 😊 Me? Just finding my blockchain feet again after taking my daughter to university in Europe - a very emotional and disorienting few months.
The beach looks inviting....
"A blockchain break" I like that. Social media tends to numb my negative feelings, so it's always a good idea to take a break when I'm feeling overwhelmed.
Good luck to your daughter! Studying in Europe sounds like a dream. 😁
Wow you're surfing? That's sounds good because I don't even know how to swim lol. If im in the beach I always enjoy in the side where the water level won't reached my neck lol
Ganda ng beach! Sarap talaga magprocastinate kapag galing kang bakasyaon tas alam mong may need kang tapusin 😅
The views of the blue Island are breathtaking. What a beautiful place :)
I relate to the crippling anxiety when there are things to do and the operating on a mechanical mode when the backlog hits me.
Calicoan island is so breathtaking. How I wish I know how to surf but honestly, I do not know how to swim my friend. Hehe. I just love soaking in water and of course taking pictures while on vacation.
I have also noticed your absences in the blockchain. And now I know you were very busy for the past days and you were having your vacation as well. Siargao Cloud 9 is also a very place for surfing. After destructed by the typhoon, I have read the other day that it was now restored.
Have safe travels and enjoy the waves of life.