Seasonal Depression

Winter makes my friends blue,
While only my fingertips hate the cold.
But leaves of early spring leave me dull,
And afraid of growing old.

Why is it that what I love makes them all so blue?
And why can't I just be happy with them,
In their season of elation too?

50th Earth Day

Happy 50th Earth Day everyone.

People around the world are going through a lot right now, and something that has helped a lot of people is listing things that bring them joy, and I’d like to challenge everyone reading this to over the next week make a list of 50 -it could be anything.

Whether it is what you see or feel on a walk, or see or feel when you look at a photo of lichee yourself in your favourite place outside, there aren’t many things provided in nature that I hope will bring you joy today.

Thoughts on the Gal Gadot "Imagine" video

It was ineffective and personally I didn't care to listen to it, but I didn't feel like it was a moral trainwreck the way many others evidently do.

- It didn't imply to me that they haven't donated.
- It didn't feel holier-than-thou (but most of the comments I've read about it on the internet *definitely* do).
- Going by the quality of it it definitely doesn't seem to be have been organized to self-promote (they would like to promote how most of them can't sing?)
- As for the song choice, Gal Gadot explained in the video where that came from. It came from a sentimental place.

All I've learned from this is that Gal Gadot does not sing and that she is nicer than most non-celebrities that comment about celebrities on the internet.

If you are not sure if it is appropriate to show someone you care about them, perhaps find a way to show them you respect them.

“It still hurts to miss where we were. But had we stayed, I would never have learned to see the world in as vibrant colours as I do.”

“It still hurts to miss where we were. But had we stayed, I would never have learned to see the world in as vibrant colours as I do.” (published 2021-04-09)

"Human Resources"

These are critical times. Let's remember to see the "human" before the "resources".

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Many people look at figures like teachers and bosses as resources. But they’re human too.

I always thought “Human Resources” sounded so strange. And a little unnerving.

But I understand why many people take this view. It is good for survival, and to prevent a type of pain and fear that most people are not strong enough to bear. But I am.

I don’t always want to worry so much when my prof doesn’t reply to emails, or my boss isn’t there for his or her shift. But I do. Especially when I think they’re very good people.

Facing a reality of vulnerability is scary. When we see authority figures as a protection or resource, it makes us less anxious because they are our pillar to rely on. But even pillars need support sometimes. And who can the one who is always everyone’s pillar and everyone’s sunshine rely on to be their pillar or sunshine?