Pulpu

This week was one of those week that I had no luxury to sit down and reflect. And if I did reflect too deeply, I was afraid to break down. 

But after this week is over, I finally feel like I can peel off my persona that kept me afloat  and just exist and let myself just be as I am. 

Looking back, I didn’t eat well, and I didn’t sleep well. I was just on an autopilot survival mode. And I did survive the chaos heartaches and difficult situations! 

I’d like to commemorate this week by looking back on some events that built me up. 

Teacher’s Day

There’s teacher’s day in Korea on May 15th. I got some cards from students, and they were very heartfelt. One of my student remembered my illustration characters and drew them on the card too. Many parents showed appreciations too. 

And it was a fulfilling week as a teacher. I learned to make better class material, and the students response was great. I managed to enjoy my time with my students wholeheartedly, which the students fully responded with sincerity. I felt very blessed as a teacher. 

Putting things into action

Instead of ruminating too much on things I cannot change, I focused on tasks and actions. I did what was necessary. I did my tutoring work, did my day job teaching kids. I managed to visit my new roommate’s house too. 

Putting things into action gave me a sense of agency and control. 

But this weekend, instead of focusing on professional growth and tasks, I will focus on relaxing and being myself and being in my skin. It’s time to feel my surroundings, feel how my body feels, and let it rest. 

Creative findings

It’s easy to think that I haven’t been creative this week, because I couldn’t draw or write. But I did find out about Instagram’s new sticker feature. I had a bit of fun experimenting with it. Even small dose of creativity is uplifting.

Nature heals

Even if I stayed in my head most of the time, good weather and roses in the neighborhood streets helped me to take a breather. I was grateful that I got bits of nature here and there to help my soul connect with the bigger world around me.

I’m just happy that I can go back to being me at the end of surviving a tough week. And I’m happy that I somewhat stayed true to who I am despite the adversities.