I don't know what is it about freelancing that gives people the impression that you're not working. I've been freelancing as an editor ever since returning from Dubai, but some of my friends seem to think I'm not working just because I'm at home while they're in the office.
This afternoon, a friend of mine sent me a message over msn. She asked how I could stand staying at home and not get bored when she was already bored to tears after just an afternoon at home, having taken the day off (she probably needed to clear leave).
'I AM working', I wrote back. And I have loads to do other than work. I have to reorganise my room. Last week, I went to IKEA and bought $158 worth of storage boxes. I'm throwing out old stuff and repacking things to make my room neater. It's all part of the Reorganisation-of-my-life project! I also take time out to exercise. Most of the time it's just a jog to MacRitchie and back. I did a slow 5km jog there yesterday and am aiming to increase that distance gradually. I catch up with friends, I read, I write, and I'm still looking for a full-time job. So really, I don't have time to feel bored.
Anyway, what is it about people who seem to need constant entertainment? I mean, isn't it enough to just pick up a book and read? Or just going for a jog or a slow walk around the neighbourhood? Or sitting by the pool and lazing the day away since it's a day off? Or cooking up a storm in the kitchen just for the fun of creating something? I just don't get how people can feel bored when there are loads of things to do. It's just a matter of going out there to look for it.
And please, freelancers ARE working too.
Posted by DSD at January 29, 2008 10:39 PMWelcome to my world.. muahhaha!!
I go into my man's store everyday.. from 12 - 6pm or 3 days a week 12 - 9.30pm.. yet .. ppl said.. i donch have to work.. ??? So i can ignore the customers.. when they come into the store..?? not answer the phone..??? Not assist in taking games out of the cabinets..??? not renting out movies..?? not selling a computer..??
Yah.. I DONCH WORK..!! they say..!!
Those people who think it is boring to stay home are just slaves to their work. They are so brainwashed they think work is a form of entertainment and without it they would have "nothing to do". Please slap me if I ever turn out like that!!
Posted by: Knuffy's Owner at January 30, 2008 3:33 PMThere's nothing better than cooking a nice meal, opening a bottle of wine and zoning in front of the TV. But then again... I'm 'boring'
hehe.
The answer to the question in your first paragraph may lie in the first sentence of your second.
Posted by: joe at February 1, 2008 11:51 PM