*Your Future Agriculturist is here again to drop another worthy-to-read blog. First of all, I would like to acknowledge @ladiesofhive for allowing us to share how we "treat ourselves". Also to Ate @usagidee upon motivating & pushing me to join the hype.*


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# "We are not a robots!"

Life had been so tough for us, that's for sure. Surviving the day isn't just all about "**waking up in the morning, eating our meals & snacks, doing the chores, sleeping, spoiling ourselves**." Nope, it's not.

A single day would not pass by without us, needing for any amount of money. Because truthfully, money runs our day-to-day lives. And that is the exact reason why we are struggling so hard, working for over 24/7 in order to earn and save for everyday needs.

Yes, I am still a student but would you believe me when I said: "**aside from Mom, I am also our family's breadwinner.**" The part that Papa was unemployed for 3-consecutive years, it is already stressful. That's why I opted to hustle and hustle and hustle to help Mom on our finances. Coz without money? We won't survive.

It has been years when I started doing my part for the sake of our family. And just the thought of "**I need to earn to complete my monthly budget**"? It's already stressful.


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##### What I received in return as I kept on grinding to earn?

- *Achievements*. *Mom feeling a bit relieved*.
- *Stress*. *Sleep-deprivation*. *Breakdowns*.

**In this blog, let me share how I destress and cope up with both emotional & mental breakdowns.**


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> When you have had all you can take and need to relax, how do you treat yourself? Give a description of what that looks like for you, and when was the last time that you treated yourself?

##### I CRY.

Yes, you read it right. Whenever I feel like I'm about to explode, I'll bear with it for a moment. Not until night came~ inside our dark room while my siblings and had dived to dreamland, the strong version of myself elopes as I begin to cry, silently.

On the next day, I eventually feel a bit lighter. Not totally fine but was way more manageable and tolerable.

If you feel down too, cry and let it all out. Just remember what Elizabeth Gilbert said:

"**Do not apologize for crying. Without this emotion, we are only robots.**"

##### TREATING MYSELF WITH FOODS.

After I cried, I will then schedule a short & simple "me time" outside our house. How?

**Roam around the city & dine in to Jollibee, alone. 🧡**


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Whenever I'm inside this fast-food chain, seems like I am going back to childhood. Me, as a kid who doesn't mind all the problems.

**What I usually have here?**

Their C2 meal that includes spicy chicken joy + double-rice + iced tea. Then, paired with chocolate float and fries. For a hustler like me, rice is a MUST.



The last time that I dined in in Jollibee was by **July 19th**. Hopefully, I can go back next week when my colds & cough is well-treated.

Aside from Jollibee, I had experienced to have an unli-samgyup with a friend, twice.


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The most recent was by July 12 in Kakabsat Food Hub. ✨


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##### As the sun set day-by-day, I tend to realize even more that ...

"*I should not forget myself just because I'm financing the family's needs. I MUST always give time for myself's well-being and to not forget rewarding this hardworking "me" in every achievements that I've been obtaining.*"

##### Why? Because self-care is not just about caring for ourselves. It is also a form of showing how we love ourselves! 💜


That's all for this blog. Calling out these awesome ladies to share their side: @ruffatotmeee, @ayane-chan, and @carisdaneym. THANK YOU FOR READING MY BLOG!

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