2024.08

Thu, 2024.08.01

Watched Mulan at night

First Disney film in ages

A tear slipped away

Fri, 2024.08.02

Sis was expecting

But weeks ago, that changed fast

Strength and hope remain

Sat, 2024.08.03

Received news from home

Dad kicked out lazy helper

I’m not surprised, though

Sun, 2024.08.04

Church celebration

Games across generations

Good vibes and teamwork

Mon, 2024.08.05

Physical fatigue

Despite no physical work

Illness or lifestyle

Tue, 2024.08.06

Early sleep last night

Body feels lighter, yet mind

leans on ChatGPT

Wed, 2024.08.07

Created a guide

Briefed new older team member

Unease with leading

Thu, 2024.08.08

Work’s perfection drains

Yet my own dreams lie untouched

Time to realign

Fri, 2024.08.09

GitHub issues logged

Acel calls as I cook up

Eggplant, spinach, eggs

Sat, 2024.08.10

Scanned then tossed receipts

Less clutter, breathe easier

Space and mind both clear

Sun, 2024.08.11

Church, cafe, then shopped

for BBQ by the sea—

team’s wrap-up event

Mon, 2024.08.12

Summer day road trip

Sun shining, fresh waterfall

First swim in so long

Tue, 2024.08.13

Calm streets and trains

People dressed for summer trips

While I head to work

Wed, 2024.08.14

Results came weeks past

Lump was nothing to worry

Weight on chest lifted

Thu, 2024.08.15

Glad to find a seat

On the quiet morning train

But rice is scarce now

Fri, 2024.08.16

Friend’s mom vlogs abroad

Awakens my longing to share

Japan with parents

Sat, 2024.08.17

Feeling drawn to go

Netherlands seems inviting

Bored with Asian faces

Sun, 2024.08.18

Up till 5 a.m.

Woke at 10, got to church late

Still found joy with them

Mon, 2024.08.19

Marcel’s birthday joy

Cake and a custom portrait

Grateful for his smile

Tue, 2024.08.20

Today I wondered

Will my future child see me

Brave and proud as mom?

Wed, 2024.08.21

Focus on testing

Found gaps with careful thinking

Issues noted down

Thu, 2024.08.22

GitHub issues made

Failed integration tests logged

Performance tests done

Fri, 2024.08.23

Language isn’t the

barrier—it’s missing links

Assumptions blind eyes

Sat, 2024.08.24

Marcel’s treats today

cake and coffee meant for work

but I cleaned instead

Sun, 2024.08.25

Kids share their pure faith

Teaching me as I observe

Wisdom from their hearts

Mon, 2024.08.26

Left office early

Thyroid test shows all is well

安心できた

Tue, 2024.08.27

Colleague “sick,” tasks eased

Boss’s kindness misses truth

I bear the burden

Wed, 2024.08.28

Tracing failed tests’ cause

Reading, writing, thinking through

Code-focused all day

Thu, 2024.08.29

Flames of anger rise

Harsh words spill, then silence falls

Peace found in escape

Fri, 2024.08.30

Heavy heart to start

Forgiveness lifts the weight off

Strength to work restored

Sat, 2024.08.31

Bro’s weekends are calm

Friends have settled with their lives

Tried to match him up