Everything Is As It Should Be
The last forthnight or so has been exactly what the doctor ordered. In addition to making a little money working, I’ve been able to enjoy my free time to the fullest with friends. I’ve done everything from one-on-one chats over a beer to the total nerdout of just playing games from the moment I get out of work to when it’s way past the time I should have gone to sleep.
In fact, I’m amazed at the amount of things I’ve been able to cram into my day. Some of it is due to the bright evenings, but really it’s been a matter of actually deciding to do fun things for a change. Home, such as it is this summer, is really just for sleeping. I’m always out and about (or holed up inside) with a bunch of friends. I’ve even managed to catch up on reading for pleasure. I can’t seriously recall the time when I last read purely for pleasure for any length of time – it must have been at least two years ago.
I hope to be able to keep this vibe going once back in London. I want to do well at University, but want to keep in mind this feeling I now have: That academic or professional success needs proper rest and relaxation that’s different enough to really take your mind off the serious stuff. On the other hand, I may actually have a little too much social activity on my plate right now.
I’m slowly starting to feel more and more ready for another run of the gauntlet, though. That’s for sure.