Relax please.

It's the last night in Perth. And I am currently lying in bed watching The Hulk on TV. The past few days were... I don't even know how to put it. I had seen the doctor twice and got an MC just before I came here. And so the first part of my travel was spent taking medicine, feeling so much discomfort and looking for more medicine because I stupidly brought insufficient pills and clothes in this very cold winter. Today when I finally felt better in the morning, I suffered from very bad cramps and did not manage to enjoy myself too much.

Yesterday, however, was the highlight of this trip. Rottnest island was absolutely huge and beautiful. I wasn't really expecting so much from an island but the views there were simply breathtaking and pictures just wouldn't do justice to the magnificence I witnessed for myself. I am so glad I came here after all, because at one point in time last week I actually did think of backing out because of endless work and issues stemming from the big event that is coming up next month.

I honestly haven't been sleeping well the last two months. This trip was so mandatory. Not that I feel a lot more relaxed now, given the fact that I still check my emails, but I guess it helps to loosen up a bit. I think I have been too hard on myself. Even something as simple as taking a walk in the supermart here, I rack my brain so hard as to what to get for who. I keep overthinking, when in actual fact no one really bothers.

Tomorrow when I am back, I really need to brace myself for reality and really learn to relax myself.

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