i was mostly frustrated over renewing the permission to work last minute. perhaps i was waiting for some sort of sign from above... and there was indeed a sign: i butt-dialed my boss, haha. 

the tasks are highly repetitive, almost like looking for a needle in a haystack, but when the needle is found, it does feel rewarding, which is rare. 

zapsammy

Photography

Sensei in action

cryotosensei

Did the fact that it was a last-minute request compound the frustration you are feeling about the repetitive tasks? There are many repetitive administrative tasks in teaching as well. For example, writing my student remarks n having others vet my writing. I find that I don’t mind them so much when I am not feeling pressured to accomplish other things.

In any case, I will await your photos. xP Hang in there