It's a strange feeling, feeling content with where your life is at. I am still learning to trust my happiness. Let it be without second-guessing or self-sabotaging. Though I don't have many pictures from the past week to share, which I personally don't think is a bad thing, a sign of being more present perhaps, linking up for another week in review!

• My week started off rough. On Monday morning, my apartment's fire alarm was going on and off every couple of hours due to a faulty switch (there was no real danger!!) from the weather. It started at 2:30 in the morning and sometimes last for a whole 30 minutes. I would finally get to sleep only to be awoken yet again by the darn fire alarm. Maybe because of this my sleeping patterns throughout the remainder week were messed up too. For example, sleeping at 2:00am and waking up at 5:00am on Thursday. I just couldn't stay asleep, tossing and turning all night. 
• Despite this, I made it through the week feeling surprisingly energized! 
• Took a nap on Saturday. Albeit only a 20-minute one, naps are an unusual occurrence for me so it's an accomplishment
• Inspired by Naomi, I've been placing my phone on airplane mode overnight. Also, one of my monthly goals is to go x2 a week sans phone (or at least for a few hours), leaving it at home while I am on campus, which I have found to be really refreshing! The only reason I miss it is for listening to podcasts and music while walking. 
• Made the tough decision and phone call to postpone getting a dog. As much as I loved having her for the weekend, I don't think I could've given her what she needed right now. 

• Went on all the dates ever: with my aunt for Chinese food (Gong hei fat choy!!!) and the bachelor (per the usual), with my former roomie and good friend (late Galentine's dinner), with my mother dear for supposedly productive afternoon of work and studying (which ended up being just us talking the entire time) ... to name a few 🤫😉

• Also had this literal hot date--pistachio, chocolate date bites. Literally hot cuz I tried to toss them in some cinnamon, nutmeg and cayenne 
• Posted something special for Valentine's Day as well as a late must-reads post yesterday
• Finally got around to watching one of the Oscar-nominated movies. This one was The Post! Hoping to squeeze in one or two more before the ceremonies next next week. 
• Did a test drive downtown for my test next week to plan the time i should leave

Questions:
How do you deal with not being able to sleep?
What was the last date you went on whether it be platonic, romantic or even alone?