B11:01
I felt a knot in my stomach.
Aku merasa ada ganjalan di perutku.
Updating my sister always makes me nervous.
Memberi kabar adikku selalu membuatku gugup.
I wanted to be honest, but gentle.
Aku ingin jujur, tapi lembut.
I decided to start with the facts.
Aku memutuskan untuk memulai dengan fakta.
I explained, "Here is where things stand now."
Aku menjelaskan, "Begini situasinya sekarang."
The project outcome wasn't perfect.
Hasil proyeknya tidak sempurna.
But it wasn't a total disaster either.
Tapi juga bukan bencana total.
I told her what we are watching for next.
Aku memberitahunya apa yang akan kami pantau selanjutnya.
She listened carefully, then asked a few things.
Dia mendengarkan dengan saksama, lalu bertanya beberapa hal.
I said, "You can ask me anything, truly."
Aku bilang, "Kamu bisa tanya apa saja, sungguh."
It felt good to be open with her.
Rasanya lega bisa terbuka padanya.
We talked more, and she seemed relieved.
Kami bicara lagi, dan dia tampak lega.
Reflecting on a Heartfelt Update
by @sari07