Week five at Seeds of Caring brought a unique set of challenges and reflections. I dreaded making this post because I worked from home all week. Originally, this was our annual break, so no one was in the office, and I found myself handling tasks remotely.

Working from home was filled with ups and downs. On one hand, I enjoyed waking up at a convenient time and still managing to get a reasonable amount of work done. However, the downside was the overwhelming quietness and the lack of immediate interaction with colleagues. Although I could email if I had questions, the absence of in-person conversations made the environment feel unnecessarily quiet.

I realized that I’m not really a person who enjoys working from home and will only do it when necessary. This week confirmed that I thrive better in a structured, office setting.

Despite these challenges, I focused on research and data entry. I spent time gathering information on potential non-profit organizations and looking into various cities for potential expansion. Additionally, I took an online test to assess my personality, which provided me with some insightful feedback.

By Thursday, after working straight through Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, I felt the need to take a break. I decided to relax and look up potential non-profit organizations, finding some promising ones that could be future partners for Seeds of Caring.

Friday, I got back to work and completed most of the tasks assigned to me. As I prepare to start the new week, I can’t wait to see everyone again. Although I’m back to the 9-5 routine, I know I’ll stay grounded and be more productive in the office environment. This experience has shown me that while I’m not fully attuned to the constant waking up for a 9-5 schedule, working fully remote is not an option for me.

I can’t believe it’s already been five weeks—time surely waits for no one. This journey at Seeds of Caring continues to teach me more about myself and the kind of work environment where I thrive best.

Until next week, have a great time!

Kanyin