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The “You In Haiku” Poetry Series By Rosie Chuong | Volume VII

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The “You In Haiku” Poetry Series By Rosie Chuong | Volume VII

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2019: A Trying and Transformative Year

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I am slow < I am taking my time⁠ I can’t do ev

I am slow < I am taking my time⁠
I can’t do everything < I have different capacities⁠
I don’t have enough time < I will assess my pain points and configure my priorities to match my reality⁠
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Which sentences are you currently rewriting to match your mindset?

You no longer need⁠⠀ to explore other islands.

You no longer need⁠⠀
to explore other islands.⁠⠀
You only need mine.⁠⠀
- @rosiechuong #YouInHaiku @youinhaiku

While a majority of my PMS symptoms have been redu

While a majority of my PMS symptoms have been reduced in severity, there are 2 that have worsened this year. One is fatigue, which I’ve accepted I can deal with. The other, are my mood swings, which are a little alarming to me.⁠⠀
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I know that this is directly linked to my hormonal cycle because it only happens during a very specific timeframe, and it’s been recurring. It disappears as soon as I get my period and then I feel back to my usual self.⁠⠀
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For several days in my cycle closer to my period, I get into a very, very low mood. So low that it feels as if I’m lying in bed with a weighted blanket, awake, wanting to get up, but can’t move because of the blanket. ⁠⠀
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So low that it feels like I have a personal raincloud hanging over my head wherever I walk, no matter how bright the sun is shining outside. ⁠⠀
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It’s like walking around and seeing that it’s a beautiful day, but you’re wearing sunglasses that you can’t take off so you can’t fully enjoy your beautiful day because the sunglasses provide a tint over the actual experience.⁠⠀
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It feels like a physical change in my body, as if there’s this magical on/off switch that gets turned off for a few days. And for some reason, I, the person who this body, mind, soul and spirit belongs to, doesn’t have access to that switch. ⁠⠀
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I’m a fully functional adult working through these symptoms, but being a contributor to society doesn’t mean that everything feels right on the inside.⁠⠀
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A few individuals in my life have suggested that this may be considered PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) and that I should take it seriously. I’ve been paying very close attention to this so that I can understand how it affects every other aspect of my life, what happens when I feel this way, how long it lasts, and what I can do to manage these experiences. ⁠⠀
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Is this something you’re experiencing too or have been diagnosed with?⁠⠀
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PS - this is my 3rd mask from @vivianchan_official and I’ve been wearing it all summer long because the fabric is lightweight and doesn’t make me as hot or sweaty. I’m really close to purchasing a 4th one because I just love the quality and designs from @vivianchan_official!

Even with eyes shut, he could still trace every line and curve she owned. - @rosiechuong #YouInHaiku @youinhaiku It's been a while since I've shared a haiku. This is from my VOLUME VII series (link in bio to read it all), which was published this March right before the stay-at-home mandate. I've felt very disconnected from writing since the pandemic impacted us all, but I have written a couple of haikus here and there whenever the mood strikes. As I continue to slow down drastically, you may find that I'll do my best to share these more often in my upcoming posts. Wearing: @aritzia sky blue satin dress @sam_edelman heels

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