Jan 13, 2026

Fully Refreshed After a Three-Day Weekend

 The morning is still cold, but the day is expected to warm up quickly, almost like early spring. As I get ready to start work again, I can feel both my body and mind settling back into their usual rhythm.

 

It is cold again this morning.
The temperature is around 4°C early on, but it is supposed to rise steadily, reaching something like March weather by midday. I hesitated over what to wear, but chose clothes that would let me adjust as the day warms up.

During this three-day weekend, I managed to pick up Ann and finish my manuscript, which was a relief. My jet lag also seems to have mostly resolved, and this morning I can tell that my head feels clear again. I even dreamed about work, which suggests that, for better or worse, I am back in my normal mode.

There is still a bit of “homework” left from the winter break, but that has little to do with the break itself. As long as I keep accepting work, there will always be something unfinished. Thinking about it that way makes things easier.

In any case, I will treat today as the true start of my working year and move forward with a fresh mindset.

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