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Hello. This week has finally started to feel normal again because I recovered from the health problems I had been dealing with for a while. I had been feeling weak and tired for several days, so being able to return to my usual routine feels surprisingly refreshing. Getting better also made me realize how important it is to take care of my body, even when I am busy with classes, part-time jobs, or other responsibilities. Since recovering, something interesting has happened: my appetite has suddenly become much stronger. No matter how much I eat, I find myself getting hungry again very quickly. It is a little strange, but in a way, it also feels like a sign that my body is fully back to normal. Yesterday, I went out to eat Taiwanese food with a friend. I expected the flavors to be similar to Chinese food, but the taste turned out to be quite different from what I imagined. The seasoning had a unique balance—milder in some dishes and richer in others—which made the whole experience surprisingly refreshing. I enjoyed every dish we ordered, and the warm atmosphere of the restaurant made the meal even better. Because of this, I would love to go back again sometime soon and try more Taiwanese dishes.

This week was really exhausting for me. I had a course exercise presentation coming up, so I was nervous from the beginning of the week. I wanted to prepare as much as possible, but I didn’t have enough time or energy because I had to work five days in a row. Working five consecutive days was harder than I expected. Each shift felt longer and heavier than usual. By the last day, I felt completely worn out. Every morning I woke up tired and every night I went to bed with a headache. I could feel my body asking for rest, but I just had to keep going. The presentation finally took place, and I think I did okay. I did my best with the energy I had, but I still felt a bit frustrated because I knew I could have performed better if I hadn’t been so tired. Still, I felt relieved when it was over, like a heavy weight was lifted from my shoulders. This week, I also had a small fight with my girlfriend. It wasn’t a big issue, but because I was stressed and tired, I reacted too strongly. She was also emotional, so we misunderstood each other. Later, we talked calmly and apologized, and everything is fine now. I’m really grateful for her. I hope next week will be more peaceful, and I want to rest and take care of myself.

What is the meanibg of life?

This week was really tough for me. I had a course exercise presentation, so I was already a little nervous. On top of that, I had to work five days in a row. After the fifth day, I felt completely exhausted. Every morning I woke up tired, and every night I couldn’t relax properly because I kept thinking about the presentation. I wanted to prepare more, but my body and mind just wouldn’t keep up. The presentation finally happened. I think I did okay, but I wasn’t satisfied because I knew I could have done better if I had more energy. Still, I felt relieved when it ended. Also, my girlfriend and I had a small fight this week. It wasn’t a big one, but because I was tired, it felt worse than usual. We both said things we didn’t really mean. Later, we talked and apologized, so everything is fine now. I’m glad we made up. I hope next week will be more peaceful. I want to rest and reset my mind.

I have recently gotten into playing smartphone games with my younger brother. We usually talk on the phone while playing, and it feels almost like we are sitting next to each other. Because we don’t normally talk very much in our daily lives, spending this kind of time together feels refreshing and enjoyable for both of us. While playing, I realized that my brother is much better at games than I am, and I couldn’t help but think that I really can’t compete with younger people when it comes to gaming skills. Even so, I enjoy learning from him and having fun together. These moments make me feel closer to him, and I hope we can keep playing games like this in the future because it has become a special way for us to connect.

Recently, the flu has been spreading a lot, and it makes me really nervous. At school, more people around me are getting sick, and when my close friend caught the flu and stayed home, I started to worry that I might get it too. I haven’t gotten the flu for the past few years, so I hope I can stay healthy again this year. I really don’t want to feel that terrible pain again. I want to go out for dinner with my friends and talk with them after school, but I think crowded places are risky. So lately, I go straight home after school without stopping anywhere. I sometimes feel a little lonely, but I think I need to take care of my health right now. As for prevention, I’m trying to make handwashing and gargling a part of my daily routine, and I want to maintain a healthy lifestyle so I don’t end up lacking sleep. I’ve heard that stress can weaken the immune system, so I want to give myself some mental space and make sure I have time to relax whenever I can. As the end of the year is coming, we will have more school events and plans. So I want to eat well and stay as healthy as possible.

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