Shantelle's POV
Planning for the new expansion of the company and looking for the latest product ideas from the global market has been taking most of my time for the past two weeks.
Although we have a dedicated research and development team to do these tasks, I still want to do my own research and involve myself in the process so I could bring up my personal competence to another level in my future. Moreover, I could also contribute my ideas to the team to let them know of the overall direction that I have for the company.
Finally, after multiple meetings and team deliberation on the strategy of manufacturing and method of expansion execution; the team already completed the final draft of the proposal and is ready for approval of the CEO and shareholders.
The presented timeline by the research and development manager for the importayion, manufacturing, and introduction of the venture to the Philippine market is around 6 months to a year.
In addition to this, this would require the use of a lot of company's resources and effort from the team.
At this point, I can already forsee the amount of time and stress that I would be investing during the forecasted time of project implementation. Since I am in charge of coordinating with the respective suppliers and finding the right type of machinery to produce the specification of the proposed products. I will do all of these on top my regular work.
I want a break.
Maybe because of the physical exhaustion that I am feeling right now.
I am now torn between two options, whether to take a break first befoppre we start with the venture or just rest once the expansion is a success. Each option bears its own pros and cons.
In order to help myself decide, I called the person who I call all the time, Tiara.
"Tiara im torn between two options" I said in a defeated tone
"O, ano nanaman ba yan. Mukhang malaki problema mo ah"
"May new expansion kasi yung company. Six months to a year yung targeted implementation time. Parang gusto ko kasi muna magpahinga from work medyo nakakapagod na kasi"
"You asked the right person" She said in a excited tone
"But I don't know when to take a break, before ba or pagkatapos nalang ng lahat"
"Hmmm. Parang first time mo palang sinabi saakin na napapagod ka na diyan sa ginagawa mo ah. So I think before is better. Mas maganda din yung performance mo pag nakapagpahinga ka ng maayos"
"Do you have any suggestions on what to do?"
"I'm thinking of solo travelling para hindi mo muna maiisip yung work mo. How many days can you give me?"
"About 3 or 4 days max. Maybe this weekend?"
The line got silent for a while
"My best pick for you is either Japan, Siargao or Batanes."
"Ang hirap naman pumili ng isa"
"O edi puntahan mo lahat. Just give me the dates. I'll personally arrange it for my best friend"
"Samahan mo ako. Boring an walang kausap"
"Solo travelling nga dba. So you could also meet other people and spend more time with yourself. Its been so long since you last did that"
"Parang gusto ko mag Siargao muna"
"I'll look into that and arrange everything for you. Maybe max of two activities per day so you have enough time to rest"
"Ayaw ko sa mga museum o historical sites ah"
"Walang atrasan na ito ah! Ibibigay ko nalang sayo yung details kapag nakabook na ako ng flight and hotel"
"Thank you my lifesaver!!"
Later that night, I asked for a dinner with my parents and siblings to talk about my plan.
"Ma, Pa, what are your thoughts of me going solo travelling?"
"Why not? Do not limit yourself in the office. If you have the opportunity to explore the world. GO!" Papa said
I smiled at what he said
"Oo nga atsi. Start finding a boyfriend. Ang lonely ng life mo ngayon" my sister said
"Oo nga eh I wanted something different so I have something to look back to when I get older"
"I believe your old enough to do that Telle.... just update me from time to time while your there" Mama said
"Of course mama! I will always update you guys about everything in my life"
"When do you plan to go ba atsi?" My youngest sister said
"Im thinking of Siargao. I wanted to reconnect with the nature"
"I heard maganda daw doon" Papa said
"Yah, Tiara will be the one who will arrange my trip. So I am looking forward to that"
"Just tell us if you need money or anything else for that trip, Telle" Mama said
"Of course ma. I will update you guys with the details when everything is settled"
"How if your blind dates going, Telle"
"The guys I met are all okay but there are some things that they do that I don't like or our preferences are not the same"
"Don't rush that Shan, there will always be a guy for you. Just enjoy your single life first. Stop standing as the remedy for what happened to me in the past" Papa said
"I got it pa" I said, feeling emotional
The family dinner went on for around an hour. My parents even opened up about the things that they regret not doing during the years when they were still single.
Observing the way my dad talks about his past experiences and my family's reaction, made me feel enlightened and happier. He does not look like he have major depression anymore; the therapies and medications helped a lot. He looks like he is enjoying his life right now very much.
After going back to my room, I laid on my bed and talked to God about how my day went and how I am feeling so happy when I see the life of my family slowly going back again.
I felt emotionally recharged before going to bed that night.
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A Lifetime of Adventure
RomanceShantelle, a 24-year old CEO, is being held back by her trauma from achieving her dreams in life. Before leading the company into achieving greater heights, she decides to find herself first and take a short break from the overwhelming pressure of t...
