It was a little scary when I arrived at the head office and there was nobody there. I even wondered if today was a holiday. But after I came out of the restroom, I saw someone, which made me feel better.

Today is a workday, but many companies started their holidays last Saturday, unlike us. So I decided to give myself a “vacation” — sitting in the office but doing my own stuff on the computer, just like I’ve often done this year.

First of all, I’ll write a simple review of my December. Then I’ll finish reading my book. I didn’t read enough books this month, but if I can finish this one, that will be good enough. After all, this is my first book written in English, and I didn’t rely on a translator the whole time.

📝 10:40 Wrote last week’s kendo diary

📖 13:20 Finished reading Chapter 16

📝 14:30 Wrote an annual review of the books I read this year and the dramas I watched

💭 There are only five people left now; the others have started their vacations. It makes me feel free and comfortable, since there’s only one senior colleague here.

📝 17:18 Wrote the annual review of exercises


This month:

  • Had a birthday trip to Thailand and turned 28
  • Decided not to go back to China and started thinking seriously about changing my nationality
  • Had my second health check of the year
  • Made some wonderful memories by the sea in Pattaya, especially snorkeling
  • 6 kendo practices
  • 24 work logs
  • Reading Deliberate Practice, Charlotte’s Web, and Hackers & Painters
  • Watched 画江湖 Seasons 1–6 and Stranger Things Season 5, Episodes 1–7
  • Watched Zootopia 2 with my girlfriend at the cinema

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