My weekly updates: 28 Jan - 3 Feb

Main quests this week: Concluding the final week of my internship

Side quests this week: Review the Ultimate Investor Playbook (UIP) Reports, Update my personal website and craft blog posts, Read one book, Dedicate three hours to learning Photoshop editing, Learn Japanese by completing Episode 1 of Horimiya.

Sunday - 28 Jan

Spent the day working part-time in F&B. The physical aspect was tiring, but mentally it was undemanding, requiring little brainpower.

🌟Rating of productiveness: -/5🌟
Difficult to rate the day in terms of productivity, as it wasn't a deliberate effort.

🌟Rating of happiness: 2/5 🌟
Despite fatigue, I am content about earning extra income.

Monday - 29 Jan

I woke up at 9:30 am, following a night where I retired to bed at 3 am, owing to an upcoming interview with one of the artists for my internship. The interview transpired adequately, although I did not experience the same level of satisfaction as with previous interviews. I attribute this sentiment to my perceived lack of preparation. Subsequently, I dined at Tiong Bahru Bakery, and despite the steep cost, I was fortunate not to be responsible for the expenses. The experience felt opulent. Afterward, I proceeded to the LKC library to engage in internship-related tasks before attending a scheduled karaoke session with my friends in the evening. Following the session, I returned home and concluded my final video editing tasks for the internship.

🌟Rating of productiveness: 3.8/5🌟
I demonstrated productivity in the afternoon at the library and continued to maintain a focused work ethic during the evening following the karaoke session. However, the overall output was not as substantial as on previous days.

🌟Rating of happiness: 3.9/5🌟
I derived considerable enjoyment from today's karaoke session, although I experienced a degree of disappointment due to the absence of one of my friends. The realization that another singing session with this friend might not occur until August, when I return to Singapore for university admission, left me with a sense of regret.

Tuesday - 30 Jan

I commenced my activities relatively late today, initiating work at 12:30 pm. During the course of the day, my primary focus was directed towards fulfilling tasks associated with my internship, persisting in these endeavors until 5 pm, notwithstanding occasional distractions from online content. The process of editing both a blog and a video surpassed the initially estimated duration. Subsequently, I allocated time to hone my skills in cardistry, specifically practicing maneuvers such as Flip Phone, Criss Cross, and Riffle Fan. The latter, in particular, was a card trick I aspired to master for an extended period, and I am pleased to report successful acquisition of the fundamental techniques following approximately 3 hours of dedicated practice. Regrettably, due to the extended duration of this undertaking, it was deemed impractical to engage in additional pursuits such as learning Japanese or reading a book before the day's conclusion.

🌟Rating of productiveness: 2.9/5🌟
I experienced a slight increase in productivity concerning my internship work. However, my personal habits and goals encountered disruptions during the day. I allocated excessive focus on learning cardistry, inadvertently neglecting my objectives related to Japanese language acquisition and book reading.

🌟Rating of happiness: 3.1/5🌟
I achieved satisfaction in acquiring the skill of executing a Riffle Fan today. However, aside from this accomplishment, there were no noteworthy events that triggered a significant release of dopamine.

Wednesday - 31 Jan

Today marked the conclusion of my internship, during which I did not maintain optimal productivity. The intended completion of two blogs, a requirement for the internship, was deferred due to procrastination. The culmination of the internship brought about a sense of disbelief, yet my focus had been diverted by an engaging Chinese novel, discovered through a manga, leading to a delay in my work until Thursday.

🌟Rating of productiveness: 1/5🌟
It was a day with limited productivity, characterized by my participation in a meeting with my supervisor to finalize details for my internship. Additionally, I engaged in social media activities related to my internship. A considerable portion of the day, approximately 8-10 hours, was allocated to reading a Chinese novel. Furthermore, I dedicated some time to practice the Riffle Fan technique.

🌟Rating of happiness: 2.7/5🌟
The full impact of concluding my internship has not fully registered, and a sense of satisfaction has yet to permeate. Instead, I find myself experiencing a void, having devoted extensive hours to immersive reading of a novel at the expense of other endeavors.

Thursday - 1 Feb

I commenced my day at 9 am with the intention of maximizing productivity. Successfully, I concluded one of my long-pending blog tasks, but subsequently, I made a less than optimal choice to engage in recreational activities, particularly playing Genshin. Subsequent to this, I immersed myself in a continuous session of novel reading. In the later part of the day, I ventured out for an arcade outing with friends, followed by a leisurely dinner session featuring casual conversations. Upon returning home, I resumed my novel reading activities until I completed my second long-overdue blog before retiring for the night.

🌟Rating of productiveness: 2.2/5🌟
I successfully concluded my internship tasks, originally slated for completion yesterday. The overall productivity of the day was not notably high.

🌟Rating of happiness: 4.5/5🌟
Throughout the day, I experienced some procrastination; however, the opportunity to convene with friends and engage in meaningful discussions was particularly gratifying. The occasion allowed for a positive exchange of updates and insights into each other's lives, fostering an environment devoid of comparisons or competition. I value these moments and aspire to maintain ongoing connections with my friends.

Friday - 2 Feb

I commenced my day at 10:30 am and proceeded to meet a friend for a lunch engagement followed by a karaoke session, concluding the outing with a bout of window shopping. This rendezvous was a reconnection with a friend I had not encountered in a considerable amount of time, and I found the experience gratifying. I returned home at 7 pm and engaged in a period of relaxation until 8:30 pm when I initiated the content creation process for this website.

🌟Rating of productiveness: 2.5/5🌟
I did not achieve notable productivity in my work today, as a considerable portion of my afternoon was spent with a friend. Additionally, I did not commence my day particularly early to fulfill the tasks outlined in my schedule.

🌟Rating of happiness: 4.5/5🌟
I found satisfaction in the social engagement with my friend today. However, I did not make progress on any work-related tasks, resulting in a 0.5 deduction from my overall happiness level.

Saturday - 3 Feb

During the day, I did my work shift duties at the Garage. In the evening, I dedicated time to setting up my portfolio tracker within my IBKR account.

🌟Rating of productiveness: 3.9/5🌟
The day unfolded swiftly as I dedicated it to work-related activities. The evening, however, was consumed by the challenges encountered in the process of transferring funds for my IBKR account. Despite the lack of content generation for my personal website and the absence of skill acquisition, I acquired a book titled 'Someday Is Today' by Matthew Dicks. This book, recommended by Ali Abdaal, holds my anticipation for immersive reading in the upcoming days.

🌟Rating of happiness: 3.8/5🌟
Today's work experience at the Garage was quite fulfilling. The presence of supportive colleagues facilitated a productive work environment, allowing for peaceful and engaging interactions. Despite facing a minor setback in my mood resulting from a conflict with my ex-boss from a previous internship, the overall satisfaction derived from the day's work overshadowed any negative feelings. The physical demands of the job, although tiring, did not significantly impact the positive atmosphere and sense of accomplishment throughout the day.

Top wins

1. Successfully concluded my internship at MeetArts.
2. Engaged in three social outings with friends before my departure from Singapore.
3. Dedicated a minimum of 10 hours to the practice of cardistry.

Challenges

1. Struggling with inconsistent sleep patterns.
2. Concluded a challenging professional relationship with my former supervisor during the internship.
3. Difficulty in adhering to the established schedule.

Top 3 outcomes for the upcoming week

'If the week ahead is going to be a great week, what would be the top 3 things I'd accomplish?'

1. Complete the reading of the book "Someday Is Today" by Matthew Dicks.
2. Progress in Japanese language study by completing Episode 1 of Horimiya.
3. Produce 3 informative blog posts.

Stay tuned for next week updates