36th week of 2024

This week was kinda special, mostly because of Ganesh Chaturthi. It hit me that I've never actually been away from home during these 10 days of festivities. It's always been a time of family, food, and just soaking in the vibes. But this year, things are a little different—I’ll be off to Bangalore from the 11th to the 15th. Not gonna lie, I’m a bit sad about missing out on the usual celebrations, but hey, at least I'll make it back in time for the Visarjan on the 17th. So, I guess I won’t miss out on all the fun after all!

On the flip side, I’m really looking forward to visiting Bangalore. I’ve got some cool plans lined up, especially a weekend trip to Chikmagalur with my colleagues. It’s gonna be a blast! I’ve heard the coffee there is out of this world, so you know I’m definitely trying some of that. Plus, I’m planning to indulge in some amazing food—I mean, what’s a trip without treating your taste buds, right?

Switching gears a bit, my Japanese learning journey has been nothing short of fun. I’m 68 days in as I write this, and I’m aiming to hit 100 days soon. It’s crazy how time flies, but even though I’ve been at it for a while, I still feel like I haven’t made a huge dent yet. But hey, they say learning a language is a never-ending process, right? You just keep getting better and better. I’m determined to keep my streak going and hopefully carve out some extra study time once I get my hands on Genki 1. Fingers crossed!

So yeah, that’s what’s been going on with me this week. Busy, a little bittersweet, but also super exciting. Can't wait to see what next week brings!