Top 10 Things I Miss About Being Normal

Being in the night shift is hard. Heck, I've been working as a vampire for 4 years now (hooray for my Anniversary next month!) During my first year, my body complained aimlessly. I got sick almost every month, and I would fall asleep at work (sorry!) Nevertheless, I was able to cope and adjust, and now, I am a full-fledged kick ass vampire, who's been able to survive with less than 8 hours of (straight) sleep everyday, topping it off with mommy duties and bouts of insomnia.

But I have to admit, there are things that I miss. Like

1) the mall being COMPLETELY open while I'm at work (break times could have been more fun if it were open). The downside to this is --- I end up spending than saving, so I guess, it's a good thing I work at night ;p

2) Having a normal sleeping habit. My body clock get even more confused when I reach the weekend.

3) having a normal Friday night out -- yes leaves are possible, but I really don't get to go out most of the time; I miss having a normal social life, but it's a necessary sacrifice since we work at night

4) saying good morning, when it's actually morning

5) being in a cold office during Summer (good luck to our Meralco bill this month. I think I'll be needing heart surgery once I see it)

6) going home when the sun has actually set

7) going home to sleep with Laela (see, that's why weekends are sooooo nice)

8) saying good night, when it's actually, literally night time

9) not being so tired - iba pa rin ang tulog sa gabi. You know it.

10) Being able to interact with my family normally and to spend more time with them

Despite all these sacrifices though, the 4 years have been worth it; I was still able to get pregnant, I was still able to survive, and I've been able to provide for my family, even just a little. It scares me sometimes though, to try out something new, and to venture out into the unknown (since my body has known the night shift for 4 years, straight from college woohoo!)...but hey who knows? They say things happen for a reason, and maybe, just maybe, God will give me a new challenge, or a new path, or a new chapter in my life, now that I'm slowly getting back on track. Whatever happens, I know it's for the best, and that He has provided me with an awesome support system to get me through each day. :)

So I guess for now.... this is my normal... without it though, I wouldn't be THIS happy in my life as we speak. :)