Dear A,
This morning, when I woke, I was not quite sure what day it was. There was a l quiet relief in realising it was Sunday. The day had a loose shape to it, centred around a barbecue in the evening. The weather is warm now, though not fully summer. There is still that slight chill in the air that means I reach for a cardigan without thinking.
The day started simply. Coffee, and two crumpets with butter. I read another couple of chapters of The Enchanted April by Von Armin which I am enjoying more than I expected. It’s a book that moves quickly. I meant to tidy my bedroom after that, but I ended up lying on the bed, scrolling TikTok again. It is a pattern I do not particularly like. I think it happens when I’m bored. Or feeling lonely.
Lunch was cold tuna pasta from the fridge. I had a Diet Coke with ice and lime and then spent most of the afternoon working through possible interview questions for Wednesday. There are two posts, one permanent and one temporary, and I want the permanent one. I tried to think through the competency framework properly, what they might ask, how I might answer. I felt focused. I can lock in if I really want to.
I went to the barbecue, though I didn’t stay long. I had a burger, with a bit of ketchup. I did not feel particularly social. I came home not long after, ran a bath and put on a face mask. My fern’s leaves are turning brown. It’s not happy in the bathroom. It’s supposed to be happy in humid places. I don’t know what to do.
I did think, briefly, about the kinds of questions they might ask in the job interview. Someone mentioned that question about what kind of animal you would be. It seems slightly absurd for a job interview (something you’d ask a 5 year old), but I understand what it’s trying to get at. What would I say? Perhaps an owl, for something like thoughtfulness. Or a dolphin - although dolphins are rather playful. I’m not really playful. Although it depends on the company.
I am in bed now. I will scroll TT for a while and then try to sleep. I find myself wondering how you spent your day, A. Whether it was busy or quiet, I hope it brought you something good.
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