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Suddenly, it’s 4 months left till the end of the year

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Rin
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I feel like I’m still stuck in time when I saw the calendar today and realized it’s already August. It feels like all those moving out preparations I did was just done last month when in reality, five months has passed since.

I didn’t do much ever since I moved to Tokyo. I just stayed and worked from home, went for groceries on weekends, and very occasionally meet some friends when I had the chance. During my university years, I did not imagine that my work life would be like this. But I’m not complaining. I hate the morning rush and crowds, so working from home is always a welcome for me. I guess the downside is, it gets very lonely and sometimes depressing to the point you don’t want to do anything during the weekend.

Also, I finally got my first Moderna shot yesterday! I was lucky enough to place a reservation (after having 5 monitors open on standby for the reservation page) and got myself a slot in the evening, just after work ended. Now, I’m suffering from it’s side effects. My left arm, legs, and back are sore. I got a slight fever and did not feel like I slept at all. I’m using a lot of energy to type this post due to the pain lol. I don’t wanna imagine what’s going to happen to me once I get my second injection at the end of the month. Ugh.

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I originally planned a two day trip to Fukuoka with two of my colleagues, but that plan was inevitably cancelled because the situation kept worsening here in Japan. Record-breaking numbers keep popping up each day and we decided it’s better to play it safe and sorry, and cancelled the plane tickets. I guess there goes my summer vacation.

I guess I’ll spend my summer in a well air-conditioned room watching more Netflix shows and anime.

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3 responses to “Suddenly, it’s 4 months left till the end of the year”

  1. Hanako Avatar
    Hanako

    Four months left of the year? I didn’t even noticed. I feel like July was forever long. I’m sorry that you’re starting to feel lonely. I’m always here, and I have discord if you want to chat any time. Trust me, as a stay-at-home mom, I can feel quite lonely too. I know, I know, I have my daughter, but it’s not the same. She can’t talk about anything, just the little bit that she knows and her tv shows (which I don’t know a whole lot about). I need adult interactions too.

    I’m glad you have finally gotten your first shot! It sounds more agonizing than the Pfizer shot I had. I’m sorry that you’re going through that, but at least these symptoms are something that won’t kill you like covid could potentially do. The second injection might not be too bad. I’m hoping they push for younger kids sooner. Florida has the most cases in the US for the Delta variant. All the hospitals are full, and everyone is just ignoring it. I’m getting more fearful again, and I wish they would just okay’d the vaccine by now.

    I’m sorry that your trip was cancelled. I know how it feels not being able to go on vacation. I feel like I’ll never get a vacation where I can do nothing but rest the entire time. I always have to take care of my daughter and husband. Make sure they’re both fed. It’s never ending process, and I wish I was able to have a vacation before my daughter came along. It’s not her fault though, but I would have love some time without a baby.

    Anyways, sometimes vacations at home can be fun. You can use the money that was for the airline ticket to buy take-out every night. Of buy lots of junk you don’t normally get to eat. I like to have a pizza movie night and have ice cream that night. I make my own pizza though. (Talking about food made me hungry for some tacos from Taco Bell. Sigh). Anyways, maybe there is a park you can go to that’s nearby that you didn’t know about? It would be outdoors, so covid would be at a minimum (as long as you stay away from large groups).

    I hope you enjoy the rest of the summer! It’s almost over and soon it will be fall! (I’m looking forward to fall, mostly because it will be my last time to see the leaves change colours. I won’t be making a trip to WV anymore in the fall with my daughter starting school next August.) Sigh…

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    1. Rin Avatar
      Rin

      I think my body is just generally weaker than some that I had to suffer more side effects. It’s my second day after the shot and my fever is still at 37.4 Celsius (I don’t know Fahrenheit, I’m sorry lol).

      The Delta variant is spreading so quick in Japan, too. I’m so glad that my company forces everyone to work at home.

      Your idea about spending the money on food is genius! I shall do exactly that! I have been craving for pizza, but since they’re so expensive in Japan I couldn’t bring myself to order a tray. I will definitely use this opportunity to get one!

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      1. Hanako Avatar
        Hanako

        I’m so glad that I was able to help! It’s fun splurging on food that you don’t have to cook!

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