A Rollercoaster Day: From Front Page Joy to Work Woes
Episode Overview
Luke celebrates a centenarian's front-page feature. He faces unprofessional behaviour at work. Contemplates quitting due to frustration. Finds solace in music and small joys. Rates his mood and energy for the day.
This place is a twilight zone.
In this episode of Luke Hand Diary, Luke shares his experiences from Monday, 17th June 2024. Luke kicks off the day with excitement, eager to check the newspaper for a special feature about a centenarian he admires. To his delight, she made the front page, and he grabs two copies to share with the residents at work. However, the joy quickly fades as he faces another challenging day at his job.
Luke describes an unprofessional encounter that leaves him frustrated and questioning his place at work. He even considers quitting on the spot. But he powers through, ending the shift relieved to have a couple of days off. Throughout the day, 'Needles and Pins' is his soundtrack, reflecting his mixed emotions. Despite the rough patch, Luke finds a silver lining - scoring some fake whiskey sour cans on special, which he finds quite tasty.
With a mood rating of 3.5 and energy at 5, Luke’s day is a rollercoaster of highs and lows, but he remains grateful for the small joys.