It is now June 7, 2025, and we are approaching the halfway mark of 2025. It seems we are about to enter the phase of "reflecting on the passage of time," but this time, precisely because I thought of this, I decided to break the routine and not lament the passage of time, after all, its flow does not shift according to anyone's will.
Let's rewind to the May Day holiday when I finished my trip to J County and W City with Bao and returned to the cage called "school," back to work mode, and I was fully prepared for endless overtime, because in the remaining days of May and all of June and July, there are no holidays except for the Dragon Boat Festival. The busy days arrived as expected, and I plunged into the whirlpool of research, as if being swept into an invisible torrent, desperately paddling my arms to try to keep up with the rhythm. Tasks came one after another, and I was overwhelmed. Thus, relying on the anticipation of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, I struggled through the days, ultimately surviving the grueling twenty-some days, but there was almost no substantial progress in work. The server migration was completed, but rerunning data and other miscellaneous tasks greatly disrupted my plans (which may also be because there was no so-called plan = =). Basically, I worked while slacking off, and while petting my cat (weekend only), I barely made it to the end of May, which is the Dragon Boat Festival holiday.
Every year during the Dragon Boat Festival, or more accurately, Children's Day, has taken on extraordinary significance for me since last year. If you are reading this as a reader, please allow me to keep some suspense and not directly explain the ins and outs—why I say Children's Day has "extraordinary significance" for me; the answer can be found in my "May 2024 Summary." Without further ado, let’s continue with this year's Dragon Boat Festival holiday. These three days of short rest felt like an oasis in the desert, allowing me to temporarily escape from the endless research tasks.
Naturally, during the holiday, I went to visit my old friend (also known as Bao). We hadn't seen each other for a long time (over twenty days), and this time, taking advantage of the holiday and the anniversary, we had to gather properly. We met at our old place in J City, which was due to various considerations. The repeated scenery, the same people, a year’s time is enough to erase the novelty, but we still walked hand in hand through many streets and alleys, reminiscing about the past, those laughs and tears seemed just like yesterday. We also talked about our current lives, each other's troubles and confusions, as well as hopes and dreams for the future. With Bao's company, I felt a warmth and strength that dispelled all my fatigue. Although I don't remember how many times we exchanged gifts, I always carefully recorded each one. This time counts as a combined gift for 520 + Dragon Boat Festival + one anniversary, so we both put in more thought and effort to prepare. I gave Bao a handmade little box that took several weeks to complete, along with a small letter; Bao gave me a big handwritten letter (with a puppy-themed envelope and stationery), a pair of nice and comfortable shoes, several pieces of clothing, and merchandise from my favorite anime, "Bocchi the Rock!" Even now, I still feel very touched; Bao understands me so well qwq.
In the last two days of the holiday, we strolled in the park, where we discovered a little squirrel; we went shopping and bought plum wine to drink together (not an advertisement); we got haircuts together; Bao took an exam and passed it brilliantly (ultimately deciding not to go)… it was a fulfilling time. Afterward, I returned to school with a refreshed mindset. Although the upcoming June and July will still be busy, I am no longer as confused and anxious. I will still slack off during busy times (and take time to pet my cat), enjoying those brief moments of happiness, but more importantly, I will focus more on living, thinking more about Bao, because I increasingly realize that work is just a side line, while life is the real main line.
Halfway through 2025, I no longer simply lament the passage of time, but cherish every moment, striving to make my life more fulfilling and meaningful. Whether it’s busy work, brief rests, or the sparkling days spent with Bao, they are all an indispensable part of my life journey.