Cautiously optimistic
Been home for nearly a week now. I thought it would take longer for me to readjust. But once I stepped out of that plane and into the humid air, I got a crash course in Manila living. Adapt to the heat (among other things) or die.
I miss New York but it's good to be home. It's great to be in my own room again. I think the trip did me good, though, rather than if I'd gone to, say, the beach. Because there were so many things to do and places to see in New York, even a laid-back tourist like me had to have some sort of agenda. We were planning things as we went along, so it's not like there was time to feel anxious about our casual itinerary. But because our stay there was relatively short, there was pressure to get things done too, which we did.
It's a good system I'm hoping will carry over here at home. Just keep things relaxed as you check off things on your to-do list. I have been more productive so far. I'm not as attached to my computer (let's see how long that lasts); I've been out with friends, throwing out old readings, sending out resumés - it's been a pretty good week.
This attitude has also encouraged me to want important things more. Because really, nothing, and I do mean nothing, gets you out of bed like desire. But the things I desire are usually just food or television. Obviously, it doesn't make for a very fulfilling life or a clean room. So, as Ron Weasley wisely says, I've got to "sort out [my] priorities." Right on, Ron. Besides, as I learned in my last year in college, it's easier to do the things you need to do than not do them.
I miss New York but it's good to be home. It's great to be in my own room again. I think the trip did me good, though, rather than if I'd gone to, say, the beach. Because there were so many things to do and places to see in New York, even a laid-back tourist like me had to have some sort of agenda. We were planning things as we went along, so it's not like there was time to feel anxious about our casual itinerary. But because our stay there was relatively short, there was pressure to get things done too, which we did.
It's a good system I'm hoping will carry over here at home. Just keep things relaxed as you check off things on your to-do list. I have been more productive so far. I'm not as attached to my computer (let's see how long that lasts); I've been out with friends, throwing out old readings, sending out resumés - it's been a pretty good week.
This attitude has also encouraged me to want important things more. Because really, nothing, and I do mean nothing, gets you out of bed like desire. But the things I desire are usually just food or television. Obviously, it doesn't make for a very fulfilling life or a clean room. So, as Ron Weasley wisely says, I've got to "sort out [my] priorities." Right on, Ron. Besides, as I learned in my last year in college, it's easier to do the things you need to do than not do them.