September 2026 Review

Said goodbye to September. This month went by somewhat quietly, leaving behind only 3 short posts in my blog, totaling about 485 words. Though the word count is small, they accurately recorded the shifts in my state of mind during this period.

At the end of the month, I saw a netizen on V2EX writing about his experience of missing out on a good girl. Reading between the lines, you could tell he knew very well how good she was, yet greedily hoped she would give up even more to accompany him far away from her hometown. Humans are just like that sometimes, easily overestimating their own contributions while ignoring the sincerity of others. When those overlooked disappointments accumulate enough, a clear-headed person will naturally never look back. Watching other people's stories, I also made a silent wish to myself: I hope I can always stay clear-headed, but at the same time, still have the courage to give my heart. "My heart is up on the tree, you need only pluck it"—what this requires is a sense of composure and sincerity.

On the last workday before the long holiday, I walked to work listening to music. Since I hadn't made any travel plans, my heart was as calm as still water. Looking at the hurried crowds around me, the difference between going on holiday and going to work suddenly seemed to vanish for me.

This undertone of calm probably comes from my recent attempts to perceive more of life's details. As I slowly reduced procrastination, gaps began to open up in my life. I started to notice and remember those little shops that I used to forget the moment I turned away, and to feel those repetitive yet warm daily routines. These tiny details are finally no longer just passing me by, but are truly settling into my heart.

I hope that in the coming October, I can continue to maintain this sense of relaxation and sharpness, making life more concrete within this quiet pace.