Building, Generations, and Guidance
A week of quiet career growth, four generations in one room, and returning to the gurudwara seeking clarity for what’s next.
Work felt experimental this week — in a good way. With my manager on the road, there was a little more room to stretch. I found myself back in builder mode, doing some coding in Salesforce and Python while also knocking out a few meaningful goals. It’s satisfying when you can both learn and deliver at the same time. Those are the weeks that remind me I still enjoy figuring things out.
Jasper had a full week back at daycare. By Friday, you could see it on him — the kind of tired that only comes from nonstop excitement. New activities, friends, routines. He’s growing into his little world more every week, and it’s amazing to watch… even if it means early bedtimes and slower evenings to recharge.
Sunday was my grandmother’s birthday — 90+ years young. On Saturday, Jasper made a surprise visit to see his great grandma. His only one. Watching those two generations meet in the same room is something I don’t take lightly. There’s history there. Legacy. A quiet reminder of how quickly time moves and how special it is to have four generations able to sit together.
Saturday night, dad stepped out to celebrate one of my best friend’s wife’s birthdays. It was good to see old friends, laugh a little louder than usual, and remember versions of life before diapers and daycare schedules. Meanwhile, mom stayed home with Jasper — choosing rest (as much as a toddler allows). Balance isn’t always even, but we try to give each other space when we can.
Sunday marked our return to the gurudwara for the start of March. It felt grounding. There are some bigger discussions happening in our lives right now — decisions, direction, next steps. Sitting there, I felt guided. Not rushed. Just reminded that growth doesn’t always come from pushing harder. Sometimes it comes from listening more closely.
A week of building, celebrating, reconnecting, and reflecting. Busy — but meaningful.