4 Comments

I’m so glad that you had an awesome time in Tokyo!

“Less downplaying wins, canceling fun plans with myself, and yucking my yum.” THIS.

I submitted my dissertation a little less than two weeks ago and will be defending it next Friday. It feels surreal, but also rather anti-climactic. The past two weeks of resting and taking a break has been extremely difficult for me. Admittedly, I feel guilty for taking breaks (especially since I work and am in grad school). It’s as if I’m conditioned to only work and not rest (in addition to my nightly sleep). So, I needed the reminder of taking my care and rest (breaks for making time for adventure) more seriously.

So, to answer your prompt, I am allowing myself more impromptu adventures and random phone calls to friends. ♥️ Oh, and I started making my own boba drinks at home (cheap and so much fun)!

Expand full comment

Konnichiwa from Kyoto, Japan! Love the way you so beautifully & aptly capture the culture of care here. And love the idea of creative accountability buddies! Thank you for the inspiration.

Expand full comment