~:[CH9 - Day 135]:~ CATsu Curry

~:[CH9 - Day 135]:~ CATsu Curry

I only had fresh rice, so it was a little challenging to decorate this dish, however, I ended up with a fitting design for this CATsu curry. It was a day that I felt a little of the bittersweet feeling of moving forward, but also wishing things were different. Normally, I excitedly anticipate the end of the year as we celebrate so many great moments, however, as I recorded the names for graduation, I felt that absence that I know exists out there. The one good thing I have seen is that people have made an effort to still make these moments still special for these seniors. People care and are taking the time to fill this void as much as possible. I know that we want things to be the same or greater than they were for those who came before them, but just like in life, sometimes you make due with the situation you're in. I know only having fresh rice isn't the same as what's going on, but it's a reminder that we can still make something we can appreciate out of the cards we are dealt. While it's great to celebrate a birthday, receive a diploma, or even just see the ones you love, it should be equally as nice to see them make the effort to send their love and to make an effort to make you feel appreciated. As I've said before, it's easy to let these moments to drag you down, but instead of dragging your feet or moping around, put on a pair of dancing shoes and dance. As while you cannot control all that is going on in the world, you can control what you make with the time you are given. I ended the night with another yoga session online with my friend from Japan. She knew that I need to relax and so she guided me along a path to help me relax. I had a peaceful night's sleep and while I wish I could be doing what I normally am, I didn't let that stop me from making the most of the time I had.