September 2025

Let’s get back to journaling then – after a long time focusing on other things. I need to move quickly now! Time is running out.

Speaking of time, haizz… why does it have to be that complicated? Why do things recently get really troubling for me?

Is it a test from the above? Or what?

September 4

I already have the material for the Q3 edition in place; I only need to create the two localized versions – and then start working on the official files.

As simple as it may seem, I know for sure this task is going to take quite a lot of time.

Can I finish it within this week & the next week? A little ambitious, but I suppose that’s the best way to move forward. Let’s do my best then. Ganbatte ne!

I also need to resume my preparation for my upcoming path and the December test soon – after abandoning for a few weeks focusing on the edition & this website as a whole. Not to mention, the task of moving my belongings from my previous room to the new current one. Really… tiring, I have to say.

And also, a lot of unnecessary tasks or pressure created by those who, I believe, should not be concerned at all…

Why do we have to keep making ourselves and others suffer?

Why do many of us cling to old thinking and act like dictators – without giving just a faint thought to how others may perceive our intention?

Why can’t we just let it be? To let people have their own peace of mind – rather than trying to impose our standards onto them?

…

(02:31 PM GMT+7 – September 4, 2025)

September 8

It’s the beginning of a new week. And with it, I suppose, come a new path.

According to my previous timeline, this week (maybe the next one too, if I take into account certain factors) is the last one before I’m supposed to make a change.

For the last 4-5 weeks, I have been gearing up for the new direction. And now, I’m here, standing at a crossroad in the horizon…

Which path shall I take?

Shall I wait for a few more weeks to resolve a few tasks, or shall I stick to the original plan and start moving forward?

It’s a really tough choice.

Back in the day, I reflected a lot on the topic of choices in life. And yet, I am well aware that there is a big gap between theory and reality.

I know that no matter how much I know about it, when it comes to real life, things as much trickier.

…

Or am I just overthinking?

Maybe I should only focus on what I can (and should) do today, right?

If that’s the case, I’ve got to prepare for the class this evening (and probably the one on Wednesday – where we will have a presentation). And to have a plan to revise everything – so that I can perform the best on the (supposedly) final test the Monday after next (or so it seems).

That also means I have to catch up with my preparation for the December test – no matter how tough it is. To do that means I must not worry too much about this website. Though I still have the translation & edition compilation tasks to finish – so I have to carefully arrange things then.

Let’s just focus on gearing up for the class tonight then. Maybe after that I can start working a bit on the edition compilation task.

My parents are supposed to visit me today. Hope things will be fine, and there won’t be much disruption.

Ok, let’s go!

Tenki gaa iikara, hajimemashou!

(08:19 AM GMT+7 – September 8, 2025)

Things didn’t go according to the plan. A lot of unexpected disruptions… haiz, what a tiring day!

Shikata ga nai ne!

Let’s focus on what is within my control then. Let’s try to do a few things before bedtime (one hour later), then resume everything tomorrow.

(09:00 PM GMT+7 – September 8, 2025)

September 9

Back to my usual corner in the coffee shop again – after a few days of craziness. Hope that I can have a few moments of peace.

Let’s re-organize things then – and let’s speed up!

So I have two more weeks (not one). For now, the most critical part is to prepare for tomorrow’s lesson – a discussion session. I think that in the ideal scenario, I would do some research on my own – but it’s only 1 hour then, so maybe it’s better for me to take a shortcut. After all, the important thing is to practice expressing ideas – it’s not about research skill.

So then, I probably don’t have to worry much about it. Besides, there’s supposed to be an unofficial practice session tonight, so…

After I’m done with it, I suppose let’s get back immediately to the task of localization & compiling the Q3 edition. Not quite in the mood for learning things today, so I probably should smash what’s on the plate first. Maybe tomorrow…

Or maybe today… Let’s see how things turn out then.

About the upcoming path… Let’s make sure everything is ready first, including the materials for Q4 edition. I don’t want me to get caught up in too many things all at once. If that happens, I’ll be very sorry.

I can still manage my life up to now. So, just stay focused, and trust then!

Tenki ga iikara, hajimemashou!

(08:05 AM GMT+7 – September 9, 2025)

September 10

I probably won’t visit the coffee shop today; a little tired after all. Let’s stay at home and resume the tasks at hand then. After all, the new room seems much more comfortable compared to the old one, so perhaps I should take advantage of it.

Now, where to begin?

I probably should get back to my study – I have forsaken it for quite a long time. The morning will be for it – then in the afternoon, I can continue with the edition (including the localization task).

So that means preparing for the December test – at the same time, practicing what I’m still not goot at yet – in the morning.

For the evening class, I suppose I have done my best already. Let’s just not think about it for now!

Tenki ga iikara, hajimemashou!

(07:46 AM GMT+7 – September 10, 2025)

September 11

Some day I wake up feeling… uncertain and not sure of what I have been doing so far. That was what happened to me this morning.

Speaking of which, I woke up later than usual. Guess that was just a result of a hard-working day. Of the debate session yesterday’s evening (not quite what I expected – but I went through, so… congratulations to myself, I guess).

We all feel it sometimes, right? Doubting the choices we have made – the path we have chosen (especially if that path is unconventional – as in my case). Wondering if we should just get back to… “making noodles”, instead of keeping following the dream of the “Dragon Warrior”.

Quit, don’t quit… Noodles, don’t noodles… You are too concerned with what was and what will be. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the PRESENT.

Yeah, I suppose let’s just stay in the present.

Now, what’s on the plate?

I have to admit that I don’t really like it – or maybe it’s just that I am warming up (hence not quite in the mood for it yet – after such a long time). At the same time, I cannot run away from the December test (no, actually, I can; it’s a matter of choice – of personal discipline).

Will I keep sparing myself the rod – or will I face the “darkness” of uncertainty and plunge myself into it?

Let’s take at least one step every day. Ichinichi ippou. The idea is to keep crawling, even if I cannot move for a long distance – for now. Because once I’m in, I suppose the momentum/ inertia will get me there!

So back to studying this morning – before resuming the edition task this afternoon, I suppose.

Ok, let’s smash it!

Tenki ga iikara, hajimemashou!

(08:49 AM GMT+7 – September 11, 2025)

September 19

I suppose I should jot down a few things here after a long time of busy-ness. Still having a few things on the plate, but close enough…

Just so that I can regain some clarity and muster my inner strenth – for the challenge that is about to come this evening (or maybe Wednesday, but let’s expect it to be this evening; better be safe than sorry).

Just prepare for it – and not let anything stand in the way, ok?

(01:24 PM GMT+7 – September 19, 2025)

September 25

What can I say then? I guess it’s “Mission accomplished!”. Well, at least for now…

I have to get back to what I had been doing soon. Probably not today, but as soon as tomorrow, I guess. Not much time left.

So from now until the beginning of December, I suppose I will be away from this blog. I will still be journaling, but probably not creating new content until then. Cause I have quite a few things on the plate.

This afternoon, I suppose I should revisit my part-time job a little. After that, I’m going to dedicate my time to my personal agendas. No more loafing around.

And I should also reach out to my friends for some advice…

And I also need to clean my room a little. I have not been very cleanly for the recent days. Not good, I have to admit. And also, to spend more time doing physical exercises.

Speaking of which, I’m in the coffee shop now. I suppose I should go out a little to refresh my mind – after a long time being dedicated to my personal work. And to remind myself of the joy of being around with people – even if those people are strangers. To hear people’s voices again.

Well then, I guess that’s it! Let’s move!

Tenki ga iikara, hajimemashou!

(01:00 PM GMT+7 – September 25, 2025)

September 26

Maybe I don’t need to push myself so much that I forget what is truly important. Definitely, the December test marks a great milestone – and it will be great if I can pass it. But at the same time, it’s not that critical – not so critical that I have to forsake everything else.

At a time like this, I suppose an external voice would be very helpful. Whether it’s from a close friend, a mentor, or someone who knows you well enough…

Maybe just to keep the streak, and to better sustain my living, I should just kickstart it…

Well, let’s think a little more about it. Now is the time for me to wrap up a few things – and be prepared to clean my room before the weekend.

Happy weekend, mina-san!

(09:11 AM GMT+7 – September 26, 2025)