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sweet summer child - by Anson Yu

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It’s been a pretty satisfying summer. I boxed, read, frolicked in the sand, and played chess. Here are a couple things on my mind. I’ve been at Culdesac for the last 9 months. I first approached Ryan with rosy-eyed idealism, wanting to work with a team I’d been impressed with from afar. I have small gripes, but I’m pleased to report that I’m still impressed, but from closer up.1 It was the first time I’ve committed to one thing in years. In the months before Culdesac, I was running on fumes, playing calendar Tetris to squeeze in 2 jobs, full time school, a relationship, etc. It’s so embarrassing to admit that I’ve cried while Swiffering. It’s even more embarrassing to admit that I was crying about not shipping a software project on time. This summer could not have been more different. When I read my final reviews I had to sit and blush. I’ve never been hyped up like that in my life.2 Receiving this feedback felt good because it’s nice to do well, but also because I proved to myself tha

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