Should have started this blog series earlier in my leave. It’s only today that the idea hit me. I’ve discovered lately that being a bum isn’t so boring after all! =)

July 8 - Sunday

Yesterday, our neighbor at the back of our house trimmed the branches of our Santol tree that was hanging over their side of their fence. The branches and the vines (the kind that is used by Tarzan to swing from tree to tree) were getting to their water tank so they trimmed it; but without our permission. They also threw the trimmed branches over our side of the fence (bad bad neighbor…). When we saw this, we requested our neighbors to get and dispose the branches that they threw. They said that they will do but never did… To avoid conflict with our neighbor, I ended up disposing those trimmed branches.

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It took me at least an hour to clear our backyard. It took me that long because I had to cut those big branches into smaller portions because I had to do a transit inside our house to dispose them in a vacant lot in front of our house.

Even though it was tiring for me, I really enjoyed doing that chore. There’s something about getting dirty and sweaty while doing that chore that made me feel good. It’s the same with the other chores that I’ve done while on leave like repairing the kitchen sink (which is still leaking by the way :D), cleaning the bodega and removing a termite colony. It’s probably because for me, getting dirty and sweaty means a hard work that was done well. It brings a feel good mood similar to the one you get after a good day’s workout in the gym. Also, doing these types of chores doesn’t require you to think hard. I gives you time to just be alone with your thoughts, reflect and clear your mind.

When I feel bad or depressed I usually let it all out on my drum set. Sometimes I do jogging. Now I have a new option to deal with depression; Household Chore Therapy. :D