2023 - 36

• I stayed back in Hong Kong while Karen went to Seoul with her grandma and aunt. In some ways I am relieved. I needed the rest after subjecting my body last week to two episodes of heat exhaustion, back to back. I also wanted to play Starfield.
• It’s nice to talk on Discord with friends back home. I missed reconnecting with the homies over games.
• So many exciting developments in Karen’s universe! I’m grateful to be a small part of her success story. Nothing makes me happier than seeing my loved one succeed.
• Dove is also short-listed for a commercial photoshoot! Wow. The blessings keep coming down.
• As I struggle to define “my path” to success, part of me wonders if I’m exactly where I need to be in the first place…will working a 9-5 as a developer really bring me happiness? It’ll bring me a paycheck for sure, but since we’re already getting money…won’t it just take me away from my family? I have mixed emotions about my job hunt at the moment…but I suppose it’s nice to have options on the table.
• A friend that I had hoped could be a good friend in HK (both American, both Dads, both into similar fashion) repeatedly brings up my heat stroke health condition when inviting me out. Like, “There’s no heat stroke here! Come thru”…I’ve tried to rationalize that this person might just be trying to be comedic or that’s “how they are” but honestly, fuck that. I don’t want friends that even remotely make others feel uncomfortable about their health condition…why would I compromise for myself? Bye!