There once was a time in my life when not being productive was the worst thing ever. I felt like I was just waiting for my life to start and wishing that I would “make it” in my career and life in general. As I got older though, I started to appreciate the nothingness in my life. Life has gotten hectic and caused me to be stressed and tired so spending my day reading e-magazines, eating salads, meditating, and organizing my walk-in China closet started to sound like ecstasy. So I forged into the semi-retired lifestyle, basically, I allowed myself to be bored. It was actually super fun. I lounged in my t-shirt and shorts the whole day, caught up on all the Netflix series that I missed over the years (Pretty Little Liars, The Good Wife, House—you get the picture), and I just delighted in the fact that I never had to take any anti-anxiety meds to chill. Life was good.
For someone who began working at an early age, shifting my focus to relaxation marked a welcomed change from my previously fast-paced lifestyle. In the process, I discovered how to center myself and found inner peace (#namaste). Literally, my life felt like a marshmallow—sweet and soft, haha! My body was relaxed and calm, my mind clear and focused, and I found myself listening to my intuition. After a three-year hiatus, I came to the realization that living the lady of leisure lifestyle was, well, overrated!!! LOL
Ladies of leisure icons of the silver screen: ‘The Women’, 1939
Don’t get me wrong, indulging in moments of doing nothing can be blissful, but when it comes to leading a fulfilling life, I realized I needed to take risks. That meant returning to work, generating ideas, and turning them into reality—this time, with a deeper sense of purpose and a wealth of experience to boot. A quick background: I kickstarted my career in advertising, transitioned to sales and management, and later delved into fashion and styling. Creating concepts and promoting products felt innate to me, not just because I was “maboka” (chatty or possessing good oratorical skills), but because my passion has always revolved around sharing. When I believe in something, I am the first to champion it! I believe that my blog and social media accounts serve as a testament to my intention and passion to inspire and live the best life.
And now, here I am, passionately pursuing my entrepreneurial side, discovering products I believe in, and sharing them with all of you.
I am delighted to present to you my new e-commerce business: Always Sunday
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