mental-health
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So, it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything on here. I didn’t really think anything was worth blogging about aside from our little day at the beach, which was almost a month ago now. Work has been insanely stressful lately—more stressful than usual—and by the time my days off roll around, updating my blog feels more like a chore than something I actually want to do. Most of the time, I just want to relax and sleep the whole day away. So, being motivated enough to actually sit down and write again feels like a small miracle. Anyway, back… Read more
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I’ve been going through a bit of a creative downturn lately. Work has been incredibly demanding, to say the least—both physically and mentally. I’m not too sure if our workplace will ever find a good solution to the understaffing problem, and I’m really just spending most of my time devising an exit plan for when work inevitably starts taking its toll on me emotionally as well. I find myself exhausted by noon, and when I get home I’m basically worn-out, sitting on the couch for almost an hour worrying if we’ll ever feel comfortable at work again. I do, however,… Read more
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Japan has just gone through a pretty strong typhoon this week, and I’ll be honest—I was terrified. I knew our home was sturdy enough; our real estate agent had reassured us more than once that it was reinforced to withstand both typhoons and earthquakes. Unfortunately, what it wasn’t built to withstand was my anxiety. The wind slammed against the windows and rattled the outer walls all night long, leaving me curled up in bed while my husband slept peacefully beside me, blissfully unaware that I was lying there wide awake, shaking with fear. In a way, I preferred it that… Read more