Back in the loop

It seems that Dhaka is once again back with its "tediously glistening" days of glory, in full swing, once again.

How time flies, it feels like just yesterday this city was temporarily relived of its duties, thanks to the Eid holidays. The city and its "long-term" occupants received a much needed breather and short break. This is the only time of the year when Dhaka really feels like Dhaka, what do I mean by that? Well, I guess only the ones who've been here for over a decade or so can answer that.

This city carries some heavy baggage all year round, it's been that way since 2015/16 I'd say. Since then it has been going through unbearable amounts of abuse and damage, non-stop; just from occupying an immeasurable number of people, a number that quite forcefully exceeds the city's capacity.

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Yet, thanks to this little break, this past week was a good one, it was mostly just me and family celebrating, some friends too every now and then.

The best part surely was the efficient "come and go", covering 10 kilometers didn't take 2 to 3 hours anymore, roads and sidewalks weren't as crowded. The weather was fairly cool and calm, meaning no more hellish heat.

A lot of shopping sprees, family dinners, friendly hangouts, gifts and trinkets, you name it, we didn't hold back this time.

Yes, because of all the extra "festive expenses" there is a bit of guilt working in my head right now, it's mostly me saying to myself and asking why I spent so much money on "unnecessary" or "avoidable" things in just a week or so; I guess it's just my extra conscious side speaking to me.

But I say you can't really put a price tag on such moments and events.

I'll make all that money back, I'll put in more effort, time and resources towards my growth, investments and businesses. I know that this is the perfect time to build, and I have been learning and building for quite a while now. So, I guess I just decided to "let it go" for a week or so, focusing on the present a bit more, rather than working towards and worrying only about the future.

Yet, here we are, back again, back in the loop. It's time to ready up and get back on the grind.

Today was probably my last day of cool and calm, because tomorrow starts with a big list of errands that I have to take care of. Some official paperwork for our company needs updating, a few bills and payments. A little Discord meeting for our 3D startup and its newer products and orders, with it a ton of marketing work too. We are currently working on the logo and name, while scoping out some social media platforms to create an online business page.

However, even without establishing an official page or business, we have managed to sell some units; thanks to our supportive friends and family. Now we already have a lot more orders, most of which are currently in the work in progress phase.

Of course, Hive requires a bit of attention too, I know I've been slacking for quite a few months now.

And, there's some more trouble brewing up, something that I have been ignoring for quite a while now. But, I believe I've run out of time, nor do I see places to run towards and hide, so I'll probably be facing this "obligatory hurdle" soon. I'll talk more about it later on.

For now, with this much on my plate, hopefully I'll still somehow manage to stay "systematic" and sane.

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