The second is the grant proposal is accepted and since I take care of the infrastructure, I need to move fast when the money came in around early August.
The third is that I have a lot of work this month. From creating two sets of mid-term exams, checking the final-exam answers of 3 classes of mine, two conference papers deadline by the end of this month. Two fucking sudden compulsory trainings mid-July and early August.
I have yet to set my time to explore new opportunities out there. Lately I have no urge to continue my career in academia. I don't hate teaching. In fact, I found it quite pleasant to share and make the kids laugh. But I think I need to go out and find better opportunities.
Last Monday I woke up feverish, that night I saw a tiny tonsil stone at the right side inside my mouth. Then in Tuesday I felt slightly better with runny nose and cough but my boss told me to get a PCR test; and so I did. Before the result came out, in Wednesday morning, I woke up with sore throat, it was so painful only to cough or even had a drink. "Ah! This must be another inflamed throat", I thought. Then I took a ride to a nearby hospital to get checked. That afternoon the PCR test came in and the result was positive. "Yay, WFH !!! F*** you office and your feudalism! Time to forget about the dirty air out there and guilt-free sleeping." Exactly what I need! It was fun and all before I lost my ability to taste and smell. Damn!
22 Jul 2022
Uploaded the paper, but it said minimum page limit is 4. Need to fill half of the paper. Shithead.
My senpai who worked in Japan Line-called me last night. It was short, but I think it was a nice conversation indeed.
I also asked my NZ friend who currently teach English in Japan. I'm glad that she is doing ok.
24 Jul 2022
Uploaded the paper again, simple solution indeed. I finished both papers actually, but need some time to re-read and check for errors.
27 Jul 2022
I sold my bike. Went to the shop and asked them to get it repaired. The cost is almost half the selling price. Nah, I just sell it for half the price and I think I will think of other solution.
28 Jul 2022
Got the news that next month I will teach another class at another city until December. So I will go there thrice a week until September and then I need to teach another class again. Thinking of it feels so tiring.
29 Jul 2022
After the grant meeting I decided to go back to my hometown after a year. Nothing much, I just want to leave this damn city.
