My Sickness Saga: Final Notes
This is it. Ten episodes in, and my Sick Leave Saga is wrapping up. Starting tomorrow, I’m back to normal working hours – full shifts, full chaos, and (hopefully) full energy. To be honest, this last week felt like a…
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My Sick Leave Saga: Almost There
3 → 4 → 6 hours and counting This week I’m moving into the next and final phase of my work transition: working 6 hours a day, from 8:00 – 14:00. No breaks. Just straight hours of Kindergarten energy. Good…
My Sick Leave Saga: Transition Mode
This week was a blur of transitions, reunions, ceramic elephants, missed trains, and philosophical chats about life goals – in short, a classic “me” week. So yes – I’ve officially started the Wiedereingliederung (return-to-work) program. I’m back in the Kita…
My Sick Leave Saga: Easing Back, Breathing Deep
It’s been a couple of weeks since my last personal update – last Sunday, I featured an inspiring story of Ymonette (which I hope you read!), and now it’s time to return to my own little world of healing, learning,…
May Featured Person: Ymonette Cabrera
I didn’t personally know Ymonette before this, but she came highly recommended by one of my previous featured person, Maila Rito – and after hearing even a part of her story, I immediately understood why. There’s a quiet strength in…
My Sick Leave Saga: The Tired Kind of Progress
This week felt short, long, and a bit sideways – you know, one of those weeks where you get things done, but still feel like you’re behind? That kind. I had three physio sessions this week – Monday, Wednesday, and…