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So, week two. It wasn’t perfect, but it was… better. And honestly? That’s enough for now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yoga: Three Times and Counting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I hit three yoga sessions this week. Not every day like I imagined in my head, but three is three. And here’s what I’m realizing… it’s not really about the stretches or the breathing exercises. It’s about showing up at 6 AM when my bed feels like the most comfortable place in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s this quiet win that stays with me the whole day. Like I’ve already accomplished something before most people wake up. It feels good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reading More Than I Promised<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Remember the “just 2 pages” commitment in my BuJo? Yeah, I blew past that this week. Some days it was a full chapter. Sometimes more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think I figured out why. I’ve been going to office early, coming back early, and taking these 30-minute naps in the afternoon or evening. Those quick power naps? Game changers. Suddenly, I have energy to actually be the person I said I’d be. Not the exhausted version scrolling mindlessly on the couch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The BuJo is really working for me. I wake up, check what yesterday-me planned, and just do it. No mental gymnastics. It frees up my montal space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cooking… Still a Work in Progress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Let’s be real. Cooking is still meh. I went out more than I should have. But the chores? I’m getting there. They’re starting to feel less like tasks I have to tick off and more like… habits maybe? Not quite there yet. But hanging in there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Interview That Gave Me Clarity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

So about that interview. They said I did well. But now they’re talking to the central team about whether I have the certifications they need. Apparently, my experience isn’t enough? I don’t get it… why certs over actual work experience?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But here’s what this whole waiting thing did. It gave me clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If I get in, great. I’ll even study for that cert they want. But if I don’t? I’m still doing the cert. And a few more. And then I’m leaving to find companies that actually pay what I’m worth. MAANG companies, places that pay in huge chunks. I’m going to start looking at senior and management roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m going to make them regret choosing paperwork over experience. Maybe that sounds petty, but it also feels… empowering? For once, I’m not just waiting for things to happen. I’m deciding what happens next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s Next<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Overall, week two was good. Better than week one in ways that actually matter. I’m even thinking about adding an expense and activity tracker to my routine. Let’s see if I can keep this going without overwhelming myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These promises I made? They’re starting to feel less like promises and more like who I’m becoming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And that’s the whole point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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