Petting pups and cleaning up digital dog poo makes me happy. What does that say about my headspace right now?
Not long ago, I was interviewing someone over the phone when I suddenly became transfixed by a soft bark that emitted from my iPad. The bark came with a tantalising notification: “Your new rustic lantern is ready to decorate your sanctuary!”
My hands instinctively moved to swipe before I managed to contain myself. The lantern wasn’t real. The lantern could wait. I have a job.
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