Beau's Blog

Today is day 2 of being 32 years old

Mom flew in yesterday on my birthday.
Having my mom come visit for my birthday is a mix of feelings. Honestly, it isn’t the most exciting thing. A romantic getaway with a new special someone would be exciting. An epic party in an exotic location would be exciting.
That said, it is really nice. Knowing your parent loves you and supports you and wants to spend time together is heartwarming. It is wonderful. It is something I expect to appreciate more as time goes on and I look back on this memory. I feel loved. This time together is meaningful. 
Thank you for coming Mom!

Mom’s visit is a breath of air in a breathless time. January has been a lot.

Serious. That’s the single word I would use to describe my last month. I’ve reflected on 2023, created intentions for 2024, made career decisions, stepped up commitments, planned travel, contemplated romance and more.

Relentless. That’s the second word I would use. I’ve been relentless in juggling two jobs, navigating new tax and visa territory, squeezing an hour of Japanese study into each day and all of the other efforts I fight for. Time has also felt relentless with various closing windows of opportunity. Relentless: Both what I can control and what I cannot control.

I am tired. The end of this period is still a ways off.

Fortunately, as I write this, I have the chance to pause, to zoom out, to think. I realize I am struggling well. My struggles are not in vain. My struggles take me along my path. My path I have chosen. My path I believe leads to a better tomorrow. I am lucky to choose my path. I am lucky for many many reasons.

I am optimistic this will be a good trip around the sun for me. I will do my best to make it happen.

This month hasn’t entirely been serious…