It is now the evening of February 16, 2024, and I have finally started working on the January summary. A few months ago, I envisioned "writing the monthly summary at the beginning of the month," with the intention of retaining timeliness as much as possible. However, the January summary for this new year has not been realized. It is not that I forgot, but rather that I was busy returning home for the holidays, celebrating the Spring Festival, and enjoying my trip to Guangdong. Therefore, only after all these matters were completed did I find this fragmented time to write the summary. But I also know that this passage may serve as a rebuttal; it is undeniable that reflection is necessary.
Rewinding to the beginning of January, I ended five happy days with Bao in J City and returned to Wuhan, where I was overwhelmed with the ALD project for my research group. However, this state of being overwhelmed lasted only about ten days. On January 17, I began plotting my return home and finally persuaded my boss with the excuse of "having bought the ticket in advance," obtaining a "home permit." On the 18th, I transferred in Chongqing, where I strolled around Jiefangbei and Chaotianmen with my old friend Miko, enjoyed hot pot, and visited a comic exhibition, spending several leisurely days. By the 21st, I returned home, having completely cast aside matters related to my research project or graduation thesis.
The following days were filled with the traditional activities of these past few years, namely reconnecting with old friends from high school and middle school, visiting my high school teachers. Specifically, this involved some dining activities, drinking events, and shopping outings, which were largely no different from previous years. However, the most grand occasion involved many classmates and teachers dining together. As the former class monitor, I was once again recommended as the spokesperson for the banquet, and I discovered once more that my public speaking skills were lacking. Additionally, I could not comprehend the unique and complex "banquet culture," making it seem difficult to perform well in such group conversations, after which I quietly focused on eating.
As the end of the month approached, I learned that I would be going to Y City with my younger brother, with a transfer in G City. My thoughts were on Bao, who happened to be in G City. I thought this was a perfect opportunity to meet Bao, so I discussed the possibility of meeting with her, and finally, there seemed to be a successful prospect for our first meeting. The date for going to G City was set for February 4. Before that, I had bought my ticket and prepared my plans, just waiting for the right moment to set off. As for why I was going, whether I successfully met Bao afterward, and what happened next, it is now February, so please see the next summary for details. 🤫