There are several new faces in the office today. When I went to get some water, a fellow compatriot—the one who helped us find chairs at lunch the other day—started talking to me and asked to add me on WeChat. I felt a bit uncomfortable; I’m not really interested in joining or forming these kinds of social groups.

There is also a new Chinese girl in the office sitting right behind me. I haven’t spoken to her yet. There are just too many people this term for my liking.

🕒 10:54 | Mindset is Key

I’ve been feeling irritable and anxious lately. I know that maintaining a positive and open mindset is the only real way to overcome these negative moods.

🕒 14:09 | Lab Training and Assignments

Zhiqiang gave Amir and me some lab training this afternoon, which was very helpful.

Afterward, the assignment for Civ E 665 took up our entire day. It was quite demanding.

In the evening, I had video calls with Huan, my friends, and my family. To end the night, I spent some time practicing and exploring Vim again.-