There's something to be said about hobbies, and writing has always been one for me. SO although nobody but me will find this interesting, here it goes.. 600+ words on the status of my life thus far in 2020.
January was rough. I had really big intentions for 2020 and ideas about how I was going to make it so good and so much better, but I feel like it all kind of fell flat. I have big hopes and ambitions for February, and even though next month is b u s y, I hope I can, for lack of better word, get it together.
The biggest news is I AM MOVING TO HONG KONG IN AUGUST. I’m also moving to a new apartment (well technically Daynell’s house) next weekend and then moving to Ohio (Michael’s apartment) in June so there’s just a lot of moving happening in 2020. It’s overwhelming, but I’m trying to look at it as a way to become more of a minimalist? And like, go through all my stuff and get rid of and donate things that need to be rid of. Anyway, back to Hong Kong. Yes, I’m going to teach high school (which is new for me, but something I’ve always thought of doing, to be honest) in a city I’ve been to three times before and have always LOVED. I’m excited and a little nervous but mostly excited. This has been mixed with different views from family and friends… some confused, some wondering WTF I’m doing since I have a job I love and a partner (doesn't it sound more sophisticated to say partner instead of boyfriend? HA) here, some supportive. But at the end of the day it’s my life and I have to follow this itch I’ve had for the past two years to go back abroad so that’s what I’m going to do.
//Highlights
Destany’s birthday party.
Going to the art museum with Michael.
Probably our favorite date we’ve ever had. We laughed so much and ended the night with THE best pasta dinner ever and bowling.
Scrabble night with Kari and Abbey.
We drank so much Morrocan tea that I literally could not sleep that night. This was the night I pretty much decided I was going to move to HK.
Korean Spa!!!
Talent Show with Student Council.
//Challenges
I was late to everyFREAKINGthing.
I actually kept data on this and it wasn’t everything, but it was a lot. This is one of the biggest things I want to work on in 2020 is showing up on time to things. I’m habitually 2-5 minutes late to things and it’s something I really just want to work on. Part of this was because I felt so tired and overworked. Another point is just not managing my time well. I realize this is a ME thing and is disrespectful to people in my life. I get it.
I felt so tired and stressed out the majority of the month.
Right now I’m working three jobs-- teaching, tutoring, and working part time at a yoga studio. Frankly, it’s just too much and luckily in February I’ll be cutting back. I’m hoping this will help in the coming months.
I didn’t practice French very much (maybe once?) on Duolingo.
Maybe I didn’t practice because I don’t really feel like this is a goal I care about right now? I should probably focus on learning some basic Cantonese since I’ll be living in HK but French feels easier since I have some basis in it.
//The data
-Yoga classes completed: 10
Books read: 3
Good Girls Lie by JT Ellison
One of Us is Next by Karen M. McManus
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
All good, all twisty… if I had to choose one, I would recommend Good Girls Lie
Looking ahead… February
February will be a super busy month. Not only am I moving, but I am going away for a Student Council weekend, and at the end of the month, Michael and I are going to Florida for a weekend trip to Universal (!!).
Things I'd like to accomplish:
-Stay on budget
-Try 5 new recipes
-Try to stay sane in my move
-Read three books
Here's to a better, clearer, happier month.
xx
