Having launched my freelance work full time now has given me confidence and more sense of independence.  Although I love the fact that I am earning some dollars into my account, the manifestations and effects of my work is beginning to take its toll on me and my children.

Time Zone Difference.  My work hours start at 6pm.  I needed to report to my clients and receive instructions either via Skype or email.  At first I managed to wing it.  Sleeping a couple of hours during the day and taking short naps at night whenever I can.  When I am expected to report or speak with my clients, I set my cellphone and alarm and it worked for awhile until I started to feel the effects of sleepless nights.

For one, whenever I am awake, my children especially the small ones wakes up too.  It seem like they have a mommy is awake detector…  I started missing sleeps and these affected my work as most of my tasks are time bound.  Not only that, whenever the babies are up, they both wanted to be cuddled.  Just imagine me hunched infront of the computer trying to finish article, or trying to create a powerpoint presentation or monitoring website activities while cuddling one and even two children on my lap.  It is a wonder I still managed to finish, beat deadlines and receive good feedbacks on my work.  To me, this is one of the indications that I am good at this, and I can be better.

Financially, I am beginning to enjoy the fruits of my hardwork and late nights.  I have already opened accounts on several local banks and have been saving more.  The feeling of independence is definitely great… and yes, I can now buy all the books that I want without blinking and hesitating.

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