Currently: September 2021
It’s official. We are down to the last quarter of the year and it’s a bit insane that we’re all still standing and I know a lot of it is just coping and barely staying above water, but please pat yourself on the back no matter what state you’re in. We’re still here. We can do this. I’m here if you need to talk, even if we don’t know each other that well. You’re not alone. Let’s kick the rest of 2021’s ass together. Or a bit of a slap if that’s all we can muster.
Loving
That brief second wherein I got to see my siblings. Singapore is back to tightening restrictions on dining out so it was so nice that we managed to squeeze in one more brunch with the siblings before we closed down again. I know it’s a bit whiplash-y all of this craziness, but I’m just glad there’s actually enforcement here and my bar is low considering Europe is traveling but I’ll take what I can get. Everything is relative.
Formula One this season has been SUCH A TRIP. I know that the battle for the Championship is the tightest it’s been in years and I’m so happy to be able to witness this non-Mercedes domination. Sure, they’re still there up top but seeing EVERYONE try to challenge them and seeing different people on the podium (HI DANNY RIC! HI NORRIS!) has been such a joy!
Discovering different facets to myself that I didn’t quite acknowledge before. I didn’t realize I was a gifter and I shouldn’t be surprised because my dad is the biggest gift giver ever and I didn’t realize this until it was called out cause I always thought that I was pretty mediocre at it, but I guess just the act of giving whether material shit (dad) or acts of service (mom), is something I’m acknowledging more! Yay introspection.
Working On
Reading as much as I can. With my attempt to lessen screen time on my phone, I’ve had to literally shift myself away and on to another screen (which is ironic, but not connected to the internet, at least!) and so going through books of the non-fiction variety with some fiction peppered in has been a nice way to try and combat screen time. I’m failing, but I’m trying.
Non-Violent Communication is tough! I read the book and saw the components of what goes into it and I can do the first three parts (observation with no evaluation, feelings and needs) but then when I get to the formulating the ask, it is so tough for me. Of course, my therapist had something to say about that, so working on all of this! It’s tough!
Anticipating
Five years at the company. In October, I celebrate 5 years. I honestly didn’t think I would last a year, but here we are. That will be the longest tenure I’ve ever held and it’s both something to be proud of and something to ponder. I’m sure I’ll have more thoughts when it actually happens. May October be kinder to everyone.
