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11th of november,

Finally, university has returned! I’m yet to go to a tutorial (on account of the campuses still recovering from being flooded), but I’ve watched the newest lectures and I’m excited for what’s to come this semester. I’m studying Business and Creative Industries (first year for the former, third year for the latter). 

My temp job isn’t quite done yet, but it should be in the next couple of weeks. I’m relieved because it’ll allow me to focus on uni, but I’ll miss the much better income. 

I enjoy writing and I’m very good at it, but all my temp jobs have just been data filling. Does anyone have any suggestions for genuine ways to earn money as a writer while studying full-time?

Listening: MAMMAMIA by Måneskin

14.1.2021 | thursday

Sept 25, 2022 | Ahh my first post after months of being gone! It feels so good to be back on here. It's like I'm back at home or sumn haha.

Recently I bought this book online and I got a mystery book gifted along with it for free (yay). I'll show that one in some other post.

So I'm reading this piece and it's nice so far. The protagonist has an interesting character and I really like the way the author didn't go extreme on her. I'm excited to finish this and share my final thoughts.

Also, I've started trying my luck in freelancing. I have worked with two people as a freelance writer so far and it had been a great experience. But I stopped working for my last client a week after the deal was done. The reasons were my own personal issues and I wasn't feeling satisfied with the work I was delivering. Hence I decided to take a break and work on my mental health for a while.

I'm also thinking about ideas to create YouTube shorts but I have zero knowledge of how YouTube actually works lol. So there's a lot that I want to do this month or atleast start this month and continue doing until I'm fed up haha.

Today's accomplishments:

- went to driving class at 7:30 am

- took some nice pictures for Instagram w my best friend

- washed my hair

- took a nap

- went to a friend's apartment to play badminton

- post which I took a shower

- locked all doors

I'm kind of confused about things rn but I'm just going to wait for it to sort itself. I'm so glad to have my best friend ajshdjrjuebfh

Tomorrow we're going to hang out with some friends, and I'll be taking the bus for the first time in a year! I'm really looking forward to it.

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