Today’s the last day before I go back to work following my mandatory leave. Whilst I usually spend this to go somewhere or bond with friends, we know that the pandemic has limited all movements. However, I’d say I enjoyed being at home most of the time during this two-week period without the pressure of having to worry of the need to wake up early or think about the strategy I’d need to do for work the following day. ๐
On another note, I wished I have become more productive during this period and completed a lot of things. But hilata is stronger at times and my newly-bought books were left untouched – surprise but expected – haha! I am thinking of what to update a colleague who I spoke with about my plans of reading a lot of books. Hahaha! (But it is likely that I’d need to clear my mailbox before I update anyone of what I have been up to for the past weeks that I have been away.) Probably reading works best if it competes with work and school (even if I am still waiting for the results of my comprehensive exam – thesis here I come – though I am sad that I will likely not be able to push through with my original thesis topic proposal due to the pandemic ๐ฅฒ)
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