Weeknotes: November 2nd - November 8th 2026

Disclaimer: It should be mentioned that Weeknotes are always a snapshot of the week itself and lack the fullness of life - as is the case with any personal blogging.

✨ Chance's Happenings

• It was another full week of teaching (with a fun student performance on Friday), but outside of work, I kept busy with the usual pastime activities I get up to. But damn, I can't believe it is already November!
• As for novelty, I picked up my new glasses (including prescription sunglasses), tried out the new Dropout series MP3, and watched the US midterm election and had a fantastic time seeing Republicans get demolished across the country.
• For Saturday, I went for a bike ride with Taylor, played Victoria III, and binge-watched the first few episodes of Pluribus. On Sunday, Taylor and I joined Katelyn and Ang for bouldering, then joined them for lunch at Tokyo Street Market (with a nearby treat). For the rest of the afternoon, I listened to a few CDs, finished reading my book, and played Crimson Desert.
• For reading, I finished reading Nathan Peterson's Your OCD Will Hate This Book: A Proven System to Overcome Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Take Back Your Life. I also continued playing Crimson Desert and tried out Victoria III's recent DLC: "State and Revolution". I also started watching Pluribus with Taylor.

📷 Photos

👣 Taylor's Footnotes

• This was my last formally established week off from work. I will find out what the next steps will look like for me very soon now. I have taken some power back into my own hands, and spent part of this week updating my resume and cover letter. The applications are flying out! So despite much uncertainty, I am glad to be moving forward.
• I also spent much of this week on long neglected tasks around the house, including fixing things long left un-mended. I wanted to face _{whatever comes next} with better systems in place to support us. This has already made a big difference!
• As ever, I was grateful to spend more time with friends and family! I spent a lovely full day with Mikayla on Friday. On Saturday, I strolled down to Shelf Life Books for their Zine Party, where Alexis was selling her beautiful wares! I picked up a glorious Mecha Pompompurin print (to match one previously gifted!) and took a sneaky photo of her with a customer. The market space was set across two whole floors! I also visited my parents and Nana for the late afternoon until late into the evening - it's been such a change being able to see them so frequently in the last few weeks after we were barely able to get together over the last few months, and I am better for it!
• Photos from the week! (Is this the most photos I have ever included in one go? I think yes!)