By
Sonia Marques
We are in the full swing of
things at Addison Reserve right now, as we enter into the Holiday Season. The
families of members are visiting for Hanukkah (a Jewish holiday), Christmas and
New Years; this means a higher number of reservations that, in turn, means more
hours of work for us in the Hospitality Industry. The positive aspect of
working overtime is that we get paid time and a half, so this time of the year
is the best time to put in the hours so we can earn more money which we can
either save or use to travel.
It is important to look after
yourself during these demanding times as stress can lower your immune system
and because we work in a place where we are in close proximity to each other,
it is vital that you practice some self-care. This includes taking your
vitamins, washing your hands regularly and taking some time to relax on your
off days in order to recuperate for the next couple of days.
However, keep in mind that
this time of the year may also be sentimental to you and thus you should take
the time to enjoy it too. For my family and myself Christmas is an important
holiday and we usually have a big family gathering during this time. Spending
Christmas away from home is by far the hardest part of this program for me.
Therefore, I try my best to make the most out of Christmas here in Florida with
the friends I have made over the seasons. My housemates and I have bought a
real Christmas tree and are planning a nice Christmas get-together. This may
not be as special as Christmas is with your family but at least we are
celebrating the holidays with the family that we have made here, in our home
away from home. It’s all about making
the most of the situation you find yourself in, so embrace the moment and allow
yourself to enjoy this festive time.
Merry Christmas and Happy
Holidays!
“We don’t see things as they are, we see
them as we are.”
~ Anais
Nin
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