August 2025

It’s really hot right now. Hot in my place, in the northern part of my country, in Japan, in a lot of countries (according to the news).

If only it could cool down a little…

Well then, let’s resume jotting things down, shall I?

August 6

I gotta move now – no more time for procrastination! The clock is ticking; just 4 months left before…

Speaking of which, it has been almost 2 years since I took the “leap of faith” and treaded this unconventional path. I suppose I should do what I have to do – to make sure that the decision proves fruitful.

Even though some things may not be very comfortable…

I have made up my mind after a lot of over-thinking. 6 weeks – maximum. Let’s conquer everything left within the next 6 weeks. Let’s focus – after being derailed by…. well, a not-so-desirable health condition (which happened to me just last week).

And btw, let’s make a commitment to journal a lot; so that I won’t take any unnecesary detour moving forward. No need to write a lot – the important thing is to use this as a platform for self-reflection and self-reinforcement.

Am I ready? Well then, let’s go! Ganbatte!

(03:30 PM GMT+7 – August 6, 2025)

August 7

The coffee shop is still a little empty right now – but I know it’s going to become crowded soon (especially this shop; always crowded, as I remember). So I guess it’s better to move the needle RIGHT NOW.

I suppose let’s warm up with some conversational engagement first, before resuming what I was doing yesterday (let’s try to finish it within this morning, shall I?). Then it will be time for the big task.

I really wish I had someone to support me as I work on this blog. And yet, I suppose I do not have the resources needed to maintain that kind of partnership – yet.

Maybe one day… soon enough…

…

Ok, the shop is starting to get crowded. Time to move!

Tenki ga iikara, hajimemashou!

(08:24 AM GMT+7 – August 7, 2025)

Not too shabby, I guess – what I have done so far today. Let’s get to the big task, shall I?

(02:04 PM GMT+7 – August 7, 2025)

August 8

Woke up later than usual (and a little tired). Does it mean that yesterday, I worked harder than usual?

Maybe…

Anw, it’s Friday already. One more week is about to pass. Let’s make this day – and the whole week – fruitful, shall I?

As usual, let’s “eat the frog” first – before resuming the more comfortable part.

If only I could stop time… but at the end of the day, time is just fleeting and virtually non-existent, right?

It’s not about having an endless amount of time, but about knowing how to use time efficiently. Without the latter, then there’s no difference between living for 80 years and living for 60 years, right?

…

Ok, the shop is getting crowded. Time to move!

Tenki ga iikara, hajimemashou!

(08:30 AM GMT+7 – August 8, 2025)

I’m on it; so far not too bad, I guess.

(02:10 PM GMT+7 – August 8, 2025)

August 10

It’s Sunday – the day when most people are expected to rest and enjoy.

And yet here I am – in the coffee shop. You can say that I am enjoying Sunday in my very own way.

How should I make use of my time today then? (aside from the obvious things)

Something is gonna happen tomorrow – and it will be a starting point for a journey within the next 5 weeks. I suppose I should do my best to become geared up for it.

But at the same time, I somehow feel… tired. And somehow doubtful of the choice.

…

What about now? What can I do right now? RIGHT NOW?

Breathe… relax… let it be…

Things come when it’s time for them to come. Things go when it’s time for them to go.

…

Ok, let’s warm up a little bit. Then relearn a few things. Then jump to the big task.

Tenki ga iikara, hajimemashou!

(08:24 AM GMT+7 – August 10, 2025)

August 11

Sometimes, there are things that make you feel uncertain. As I am right now…

Looking out the window, I can see that life is still going on – normally (or so it seems). I wonder, then why do I feel so unsure within?

…

Maybe I should just keep moving, slowly, step by step – without worrying too much about arriving at a specific location. Ichinichi ippou!

Discipline is (as in my case – or so I think) far more important than flashy achievements. Even if it means the discipline to drag on.

On… and on… toward infinity!

(08:32 AM GMT+7 – August 11, 2025)

Maybe I should postpone the big task until tomorrow; I assume it’s better to maintain the spree and try to catch up with a few things.

It looks as if it’s about to rain soon. A little gloomy; but there are many people here, so I guess it’s fine.

(01:04 PM GMT+7 – August 11, 2025)

August 12

I overslept and woke up later than usual; probably as a result of an intensive working day (which is, yesterday).

Many times, I feel that it takes me quite a time to truly “wake up” and get back to my own self in the morning. A cup of coffee may help, but at the end of the day, it seems that journaling (like what I am doing right now) and other activities play a more crucial role.

What shall I do? What shall I do?

…

If only I had Doraemon’s time-stopping clock… but at the end of the day, I suppose that is just me trying to run away from my own responsibilities.

Just me being stuck in time and therefore desiring to extend time – which is, not absolute at all.

Do time and space really exist, or are they just a product of our own wandering mind?

…

Let’s warm up a litlte bit, then revisit a few things, then get back to the big task then. I suppose let’s make it quick today, so that I can return to the big task before noon. Yesterday was already a quite intensive day, so…

Tenki ga iikara, hajimemashou!

(09:24 AM GMT+7 – August 12, 2025)

Not too bad so far; at least I made it on time – so that I can get back to the big task now.

Speaking of which, the Wifi connection here seems a little… meh. I can do with it though. But still, if only it were a little better…

Maybe I should remind myself to charge my phone every night; just in case I need it as an alternative option if the connection is not quite…

Well then, let’s deal with the elephant in the room!

(12:29 PM GMT+7 – August 12, 2025)

August 14

I’m not going to give up… I’m not going to give up… Not yet, given that I have been so far.

It’s strange – waking up some day feeling the need to pause everything.

As it seems, feelings just come and go. They are a normal part – an inevitable part of being human. To deny them is just a futile act.

Maybe if we stop resisting them and let them be, then they will soon disappear.

…

Ok, let’s keep moving!

(08:32 AM GMT+7 – August 14, 2025)

August 15

I suppose today’s schedule will need to be changed a litlte bit. As much as I do not want to, shikata ga nai ne.

Let’s try to resume the big task this morning; this afternoon, after dealing with something, I’ll see if I can get back to the other task.

Ok, let’s move!

(08:11 AM GMT+7 – August 15, 2025)

So much death, what can men do against such reckless hate?

It’s true, unfortunately. But maybe there’s a way out…

Hatred is not appeased by hatred in this world. By non-hatred alone is hatred appeased.

(09:21 AM GMT+7 – August 15, 2025)

August 18

Another week is about to unfold – and with it comes a whola array of new stuffs.

What is about to come?

Only 2 weeks left before the end of the month. A reminder for me to not forget my shoshin, and keep going – no matter how tough the road gets.

Speaking of which, something is about to kickstart this evening – marking the beginning of 5 special weeks. Let’s try to do my best, shall I? Do not worry too much; just do your best!

Let’s gear up for that first; when I’m done, let’s get back to the big task.

Tenki ga iikara, hajimemashou!

(08:27 AM GMT+7 – August 18, 2025)

August 19

Not too shabby, I suppose, as it turned out yesterday’s evening. Could have been better, but it was pretty good.

Now, let’s get back to work, and be ready to sprint! Today is gonna be a dedicated day.

Tenki ga iikara, hajimemashou!

(08:41 AM GMT+7 – August 19, 2025)

August 20

I suppose yesterday went well enough. Let’s hope I can keep up the work today!

Speaking of which, it’s really hot here. Normally not that hot, but it seems that there may be a problem with the air conditioner.

Or maybe, it’s just me feeling “hot” inside?

…

There’s something to prepare for before this evening, but let’s smash what I have been working on first.

Ok, let’s go! (and btw, don’t be greedy, ok?)

(07:57 AM GMT+7 – August 20, 2025)

August 25

It seemed that I ate something bad yesterday and therefore ended up in the toilet for almost the whole night. Aargh… so terrible!

Only when I started vomitting did things become a little better.

I suppose that’s not what I intended for the new week to start. Now I’m tired.

And look! It looks as if it’s going to rain any time soon. Kind of like adding salt to the wound … (hahaha)

Anw, maybe I need to slow down a little before my body fully recovers. Let’s take it slow then!

(08:41 AM GMT+7 – August 25, 2025)