Half the year is almost over, but it seems like it isn't keen to let up on the things. Work has been taxing, current events have been way too taxing, people around me have been quite taxing, my personal endeavors can be quite taxing. I feel like most of the year, I'm anxious about having to do stuff but not having enough time and talent and energy for them.
The first couple of months were spent trying to get into the groove of the new year, writing down plans and making valiant efforts to push through with them. I spent January and February studying for a a notorious post-grad entrance exam (but maybe more on that later this year), trying to incorporate healthier eating in my (and Gabriel's) routine, going out for weekly jogs, and planning and ditching grand schemes. (Hopefully, said scheme will come into fruition early next year, instead of this year. I just have to work harder for it still.)
This year, I have also started with a pen and paper (and washi tapes!) journal/planning system, which seems to be working fine for me, almost six months in. Must be why I don't feel the urge to be on social media (and blog) so much this year. Spending time every day to be mindful of my tasks and my use of time, and then reflecting on the day's events, have indeed helped me stay grounded and sane. Sometimes, when my work pile gets high, I stop everything and just write things down. I get to try new ways of looking at my days, and it's comforting how unrestricted I can be with the system.
First quarter also had me working on my ~entrepreneurial~ side with Claire. Mostly, it's Claire's idea and our mini project was just a wee investment we undertook to learn how to operate a (very) small, low-risk online business. There were things we didn't think we would encounter starting the project, but eventually, we learned how to work out the kinks and learned how to deal with so many kinds of people. All things considered, I think it's been a good exercise in customer service, marketing, and industry research... Charing! :))
For now, I'm just plodding on through my tasks at work, day after day. I'm also in the process of applying for another post-grad thing. Admittedly, I feel like I've been trying to bite off more than I can chew right now. However, being almost (gasp!) 27, sometimes I feel like I'm already running out of time and I have to do everything right now, or, well, at least get started already. I hope the rest of 2017 will cooperate.
January, February, March, April, May / I'm alive
