TMI: Defeated by Distractions
A personal one on battling distractions; KAIst's take on variety; Norway; Style vs Voice; Studio Ghibli's marathon; Working hard; Siniawan
P/S: Instead of my usual persuasive/argumentative essay, this week's a rather short one.
The past 3 weeks or so have been taxing. Emotionally and mentally on me.
I was offered this lucrative side project, that I had to think many times “does the future opportunities that come with this project” is the path that I want to pursue in the future? Or would it just hog up my time, and make me ignore what really matters like the time I've set for The Far Insights. That back-and-forth argument in my head was exhausting.
A trauma from years back suddenly crept back in my life, after visiting a suburb in Kuching that reminded me of only bad memories. Lingering feelings of heartaches. A horrible feeling that automatically demotivates you from whatever you’re doing.
There’s also the disappointment of not meeting my weekly goals; the disappointment of me basking in my feelings of worthlessness; and the disappointment of me getting distracted and affected by life’s occasional curveballs.
Along those 3 weeks, time ran out.
Because I ignored other things that matter.
Did I lose 3 weeks?
Or was it just another setback in the form of “It’s okay because delays can happen too. You gotta pivot and think of plan B to still meet the big goal”?
I cannot afford distractions anymore.
How do you guys deal with distractions?
I usually just set myself a timeline by this this time, I have to stop wallowing in disappointments or sadness or worthlessness, get up, and function according to my set of agendas. To get myself to do that, I have to force myself really—which can be really hard. Do you guys do this too? Or experience this too? Let me know.
Current Obsessions
KAIst: Love this variety show’s concept of choosing A, B, C along the way (from the choice of transportation, clothing, and even drinks!) of KAI’s journey to his newest office (which is the main point) building. So simple yet entertaining!
Joe Hisaishi's Cinema Nostalgia— I feel like I've heard this somewhere before.
The fjords in Norway, Tvindefossen and Laerdal Tunnel (aka the world’s longest road tunnel)
Serious Things
Kinda agree to this. I think it has to do with the competitiveness in South Korea.
A recent discovery:
“While style can (and does!) change from piece to piece, voice is your constant. Style and tone are tools you can master to better express your true voice. But voice is your signature, it’s fingerprints,” from How to find your writing “voice.”
Recently Finished
Continued my Studio Ghibli's marathon:
Ponyo: Miyazaki’s take on My Little Mermaid?
Spirited Away: I do not know why I couldn't notice it at first, but this is about the rat race and capitalism *crying because I have a lot of strong feelings on these two establishments*
My Neighbor Totoro: I love Mei!
I noticed that Hayao Miyazaki's preferable choice of protagonists is children. Let me know what are your favorites, or just about anything on Studio Ghibli’s anime!
Elsewhere
Here’s a thought: I love talking about growth and success, but I am wary of sharing on the hustle culture—something I don’t want to normalize because it can, to a point dehumanize you. Hence, comes my question of do you agree that the phrase ‘work hard’ is incomplete? I know I’ve asked this on IG before, but for the readers here,
What are you working hard on?
Testimonies on last week’s letter, Why Having an Alter Ego Helps us Meet Our Goals. Thank you!
What I absolutely, 100% feel about Howl’s Moving Castle:
From Kitty City & MY
A sudden #RaonRaonSarawak trip to Siniawan
Dining in is back on in Kuching.
The news that Malaysians can apply for home quarantine now excites me, and kinda culture-shocked me. Cause things are going back to normal soon.. and I need time to prepare!
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