Felt a bit better after a night's sleep. Not as upset as before, though the 'problem' still exists. Got a relaxing day. Did laundry. Talked to mum and a HK friend on long distance calls. Same as before, I didn't have much to tell mum. It was she who did most of the talking. She told me about her two-day trip to China and her appointment with a doctor. She's alone but fortunately she got a group of friends who she can hang out with. It's interesting that she asked me not to worry about her and not to think too much. 'Interesting' because I was supposed to be the one who says that to her. I had a good conversation with my 'tall girl' HK friend. She's another person who also thinks I was responsible for what has happened between me and my flatmate as I spoilt the latter too much. I wonder if my friends' views may have an impact on how I handle the problems with my flatmate - like, I may become over-reactive to or get upset easily with what my flatmate does. Actually my problems with flatmate and with my ex-employers are a bit similar - I expect they'll be nice to me in return but things do not always come our way and sometimes when we don't speak up, they may take us for granted or assume we're ok with everything they do... Anyway, another good lesson to learn!
I should learn how to calm myself down. Maybe it's time to go back to my Buddhism reading. Need to learn how not to get (too) upset whatever happens, which is part of why we live.
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Lunch: macaroni in tomato & potato soup with pork chop!!
Pork chop was yummy but a bit too thick
Dinner: boiled rice with salmon & courgette + broccoli
simple but yummy dish
I really like salmon! If I've got a chance to go to Bolton market again, I'll definitely try to buy them at a bargain price! :)
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