day six.

Day 6 of break. 

I actually had to look up my calendar to count how many days it has been. I am not very used to taking a long break ever since I started work. All the times I took leave from work, I would go overseas and that did not render me much time to be free. These days I have been roaming around, in the house, hoping to get some inspiration for my translation assignment. I do a bit of work out when I am free, but it seems most of the time I am in bed. I had nightmares about work again last night, despite not having touched any work-related stuff for days. Perhaps those thoughts are still lingering somewhere in my head. 

Chew wanted to meet to celebrate my birthday which was long overdue. While waiting for her to come from work, I sat on one of the benches along Singapore River. The weather was a lot warmer than I would have loved. My mind was a blank. On hindsight, I thought that might be a good thing, for I do not remember the last time my mind ever went blank. 

A few things went through my head in the day, though. A part of me wanted to ask my boss if I could return to work because I am getting bored. I doubt she would say no but I figure I need to give it some further consideration... Another part of me thought of asking some friends out since I am so free now. Then again, I did not want to meet people and start telling them about work. I really, really do not want to talk about it. And so I decided maybe I would let things remain this way until my break ends. 

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