Let's Talk: Evening 6:56pm

September 16 at 6:56pm 

Happy Aloha Friday, friends.

It was a semi-productive day in regardless to work and school, but it was productive for my personal and spiritual well-being. I won't get into details because I'm pretty weak and tired from barely doing anything today. Instead, here's a list:

1. Tried Cafe Latte at Starbucks for the first time (I rarely go here and I don't drink coffee).

2. The cashier, Ray, who's been in Hawai'i for over 20 years treated my coworker and I when I tried to pay. That's good karma! Next time, I will leave a generous tip. I believe that what you put out there, you will eventually receive. Ray, I hope you receive abundance in wealth, good health, and joy. You made our entire week, month, year. It means a lot more to us than you probably know. Because the Starbucks is on campus, they're always busy and Ray was simply a Ray of Sunshine. He exuded calmness, kindness, and pure joy. I learned a lot just from our 5 minutes interaction. Thank you for teaching me a valuable and compassionate lesson today. I won't ever forget it. 

(That deserved to be in detail.)

3. Walking to and from campus in short shorts. 

4. Completed readings for class next week; starting on draft tonight.

5. Scrolling on my phone like I didn't have any assignments to do, ugh. Loved it though.

6. Egg rolls and meat ball sandwich.

7. Lazy Friday

8. Got to use the cross walk to cross the street as a pedestrian instead of jay-"dashing".

And tomorrow, we're dancing (for real this time) for my housemates' birthdays. It's been since 2019 that I got dressed up to go out for drinks and clubbing. Ugh, please universe protect me from the germs because I've been responsible and on my best behavior during the pandemic. Seriously, I still wear masks and practice excellent hygiene. 

Okay, I'm getting tired of writing this because I can feel my anxiety creeping in and telling me that I need to start on my draft if I want to complete it tomorrow. 

Good night, friends. Talk soon

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