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April Beginnings

2 025 is over, just like that! ⌛ In Japan, the fiscal year starts on April 1st and ends on  March 31st. This means that businesses, school years, and almost every aspect of life follow this system. My past year went by very quickly, and I noticed that with each school year, I became busier and busier. 2025 was indeed a tough year for me. I experienced several personal setbacks, as well as physical and mental burnout. My sister, Chloe, suggested that I take a break and visit my hometown in the Philippines for a bit of a “reset.” So I followed her advice, booked a ticket in November, and flew to Manila on March 20th. I stayed there for a week, had dinners with some friends, went to the beach, and spent a few days bonding with Chloe and her cat, Axelle. It was a short trip, but definitely worth it. Me and my sister at White Beach, Puerto Galera 💙 Back to School 💮 A few days after my vacation, I returned to work. On April 1st, we had our yearly Teachers’ Orientation Day, which includ...

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