Working in corporate, performance reviews are something you just can’t avoid.
This time, my FY26 IPF was 1.4, putting me in the top 5% or so. It’s a huge relief to know I won’t be on the chopping block for layoffs anytime soon. It also means a decent bump to my bonus, which is definitely a plus.
Today, I ended up taking a nap after dinner at Saizeriya. Now I’m paying for it and having trouble falling asleep.
My back and right knee are aching, and my left ankle still hurts a bit. I guess this is what getting older feels like.
I finished reading オーダーメイド殺人クラブ(Order-Made Murder Club) today. It moved me, probably because it captures that specific, awkward phase of school life. Back then, I had no control over myself, so thinking about those years brings up a flood of raw emotions. Even now, it manages to strike a chord with a 40-year-old guy like me.
Reading the book became a really personal experience for me because of that.
On Thursday, I was the only one with the day off while everyone else was out at work and school. Still, I didn’t feel like going out on my own—unlike back in August when I was actually living alone.
Even though the house was empty, I’m not living alone anymore. It’s interesting how having a family to come home to completely changes how I feel about spending my time.