Ehh, surviving. It's not bad but I feel like I should be doing better.
The toll of family drama/finances is getting to me and I've found myself spiraling into old habits. I keep reminding myself to not let it get to me. I'm hoping to move out and get an apartment near my university but... Well, of course it's easier said than done.
I know that being a full-time student is like a full-time job, but I'm considering getting two part-time jobs just to save up. But with my two other extracurriculars, keeping up my social life, and sleep— yeah, I'll burn out at this rate.
I just feel like there's so much at stake, in both the short term and long term future, that I can't sacrifice anything. I'm scared of getting something 'wrong,' but I know that no action is the worst action to take right now.
So that's my long explanation as to why I shouldn't be procrastinating and how I'm struggling with procrastination.
I dunno. Any tips on how to change my environment up a bit to keep my focus? Or something to keep me sane. So far the only safe space I have is my own room. ._.
(Driving is not really an option since I'm still practicing.)
Ah, I am planning on baking a tres leches cake though over the weekend. It's something to shake things up.
Saving up. Getting a summer job has been harder than expected, especially since I thought I'd have my job over the summer... But I know it's not the end of the world either. Just a little bummed out. Maybe I can still find something but I'm not holding my breath— at least I have a bit of money coming in from a design commission and selling off a phone.
Still reading. Picked up the book Haroun and the Sea of Stories. Studying and searching for UI and graphic design internships to take in the fall. Been practicing chess daily. (Not great at it but it's fun.) Practicing driving. (Which is a whole other story I could get into...)
But right now I feel slow and antsy. I'm hoping something in life turns around soon... Atmosphere in my house feels too heavy. It's a sleepy and hot summer.
I'm on my first book for the summer. A friend inspired me to get back into reading, and I forgot how fun it can be. c:
But the big news is summer break from uni ✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧
It felt like two years in one. So much has happened, both good and bad, but right now I get to finally, finally decompress.
(But honestly, two days into this break and I got restless.)
I'm looking for work. Got laid off from my student job due to remote work budget cuts. It was a bummer, but I'm not too worried about getting a job for the summer.
I'm also studying for this startup project I'm volunteering with. The other designer left and uh, now I have the chance to be the design lead. For now I'll take small steps because that is not a role I want to mess up. XD
Then there are my two clubs I need to meet up with throughout the summer.
In regards to more stereotypical summer fun stuff, I'll be going to an anime convention with some friends in a couple months. It'll be my first convention! Plus I get to meet a friend I haven't seen in about five years.
And I might be going on an LA trip in August! ⌯’▾’⌯ We might be touring the Winchester Mystery House as well.
how's your week going, Beehaw
busy as always
How's your week going, Beehaw?
how's your week going, Beehaw
currently working on book 28 of 40 for the year