Last week — Week 5 of 2026 — felt surprisingly bland. I’m not entirely sure why, but for most of the week I felt unmotivated and low in energy. Still, there were moments of highs, even if the overall rhythm of the week felt slow and heavy.

Since I began doing weekly reviews, I’ve started to focus mainly on one high note and one low note each week for year 2026. This practice has made me pay more attention to the memorable moments of each day. When I look back at my calendar, where I track my progress, I actually feel appreciative of both the good and difficult experiences life gives me.

High note: running, space, and feelings

The high note of last week came after a somewhat lazy struggle to get myself out the door for my new book club. (If you’re curious about that experience, you can read my entry about the first Fallina Bookslub Event.) That day actually contained both a low and a high for me.

The high was a 7km run on that same warm afternoon. The weather was unusually mild, and I ended up working up a really satisfying sweat. I also ran to explore a new spot near my area that I hadn’t visited since its grand opening — a fancy shopping mall with beautiful surroundings. While I was there, I realized that one part of the area would be a perfect sunrise-viewing spot, so I’m planning to go there early one morning soon.

Running always makes me happy, but lately I’ve become more conscious about how much I rely on it emotionally. I believe all emotions — even uncomfortable ones — are valuable. I don’t want to simply “escape” into running whenever something feels hard. That doesn’t feel like a healthy way to truly process my feelings. I want to become stronger, more grounded, and more capable of sitting with my emotions and making peace with them on my own terms. Still, running is amazing, and every time I do it, I genuinely feel it in my heart.

Low note: energy and the book club

As for the low note, I’d say the entire week 5 felt somewhat low overall because I rarely felt energetic, even after taking long naps. My body constantly felt heavy.

More specifically, one low point was the first book club event. I didn’t really enjoy it because many people seemed to be there just to chat rather than engage with the reading. The vibe felt off to me, and it made me question whether it’s actually possible to build a book club that truly excites me. That’s a tough question and a real challenge if I’m serious about this project. I don’t have the answers yet, but I’ll keep moving forward and figuring things out as I go.

Overall, life has been good to me, and I genuinely appreciate that. How was your week? What were your highs and lows? Let’s connect.