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What I've been doing:
I have been continuing to read math textbooks, albeit at a slower pace than in the preceding weeks.
I have started two Lateχ projects. One is meant to be a compilation of definitions and theorems that I come across in math textbooks and other works, and the other is meant to be a critique of Marx' writing from the standpoints of texts' ambiguity and lack of clarity.
I am still taking a bit of a break from active job-searching in order to avoid burnout. I intend on resuming job-searching this week.
I have started my attempt to go over Marx' works on 'Critique of the Political Economy', both the three tomes of Capital and the work that preceded it. Doing this on my own, this time.
I have resumed physical exercise.
I have been studying particular hanzi, including how to write them. I did not have a convenient way of studying how to write them, which hindered my ability to remember and distinguish them later. Since my last attempt, Duolingo has introduced relevant features, which is rather helpful. I have been learning to write them by hand, practising with at least 5 characters every day.
Plans for this week:
Keep re-learning math stuff. I nominate topology and graph theory as my subjects to focus on this week.
I nominate php and OS as software-related topics to focus on this week.
Remake the Blender model's head using a different technique.
Resume attempts to regain employment.
Keep up with the physical exercise. Engage in it at least once this week.
Streaks:
Still touching grass every day.
Duolingo Putonghua 28-day streak after a couple of years of pause.
Resources for others:
I can be your resource if you have math questions. I can also find you actual math resources and textbooks.