I woke up this morning and didn’t feel any dread about the week ahead. I laid in bed for five minutes after my alarm went off so I could spend some time with Russ. I laid there petting him and thinking about the day ahead and all the things I’d accomplish before 5pm. I was off last Thursday and Friday so I knew I’d have a few things to catch up on at work first thing. Most importantly, today is my first day of German intensive classes. I’m genuinely looking forward to it. After a break of about a month, I’m ready to be back in class with a consistent learning schedule for German. I’m also in the process of scheduling 1:1 sessions with my tutor to improve my weakest area of German: speaking.
This past weekend (a long one) was well spent. I went to the gym, laid in the sauna, took Russ on long walks while listening to Brian Eno and watched a good movie. I made a brief appearance at the Spargel festival in my neighborhood but opted for a vegetarian hot dog instead. Last night we ordered sushi, had cake and played Mario Kart to celebrate Isabel’s birthday. And finally, I made quite a dent in my book.
I’ve been reading and writing more than I have in a very long time. Most notably, my manic writing isn’t solely inspired by my despair but rather, I’m energized by the quietness of my mind and the accessibility to previously dormant creativity. Who knows what over two hours of daily intense German learning will do to said creativity but for now, I’m riding the wave. I have many drafts waiting to be polished and published. I love the feeling of being on a walk or riding my bike and having an idea for an essay that I have to keep saying aloud or jotting down in my notes on my phone. Maybe it sounds silly but that feeling of inspiration makes me feel alive.
I’ll be back but for now, here are some photos from the weekend to sum it up:
