I have now been living at home for about five weeks. It’s crazy that it has been over a month, as the decision to move itself was made in about two days. Living back at home has had its pros. It’s nice seeing the family more, and I’m saving a lot of money now that my bills have been reduced. I just have to get used to the new (old) lifestyle that comes with living back at home

Last month I surprised both my self and my roommate by deciding to move back home. This was something I did not plan on doing but was necessary.

This weekend I got myself a new roommate. He's always smiling, loves to run and can't speak English but considering he's a dog that can be forgiven.

By the first of January, I had signed a couple of expressions of interest forms and was bombarded by missed calls and messages from these gyms who were all keen to "show me the space & figure out my fitness goals!" I was keen to give one a go but I began to grow more and more concerned with the financials. I'm already trying to turn my situation around, do I really need another membership to pay? Concerns aside I went ahead and arranged a free trial class at Genesis Morley where they were running a New Years promotion.

I've changed my mindset to fitness now. It is less about putting pressure on myself to do a workout and more about finding a fun way to break a sweat. Running is something I would have never imagined myself doing. Ever since I started going to the gym I stated that I hated cardio and much preferred weights. I now love cardio. It still puffs me out like crazy but now that's why I love it.

I'm writing this on the 23rd of December, Christmas eve eve. I'm kind of in disbelief that we are this close to Christmas because I have not felt Christmassy at all this year.

Last night I was completely humbled by my little red car. Everything I thought I had diagnosed was not correct. I'm not mad, I thought I would be given the time and money invested. I'm a little worn out and tired but also excited and curious.

As you may or may not know I’m on a quest to earn big bucks right now. To become debt-free and achieve my travel plans next year I need a lot more money than I’m currently bringing in. Whilst this is exciting, I’m now finished with my studies and free to focus on making money and achieving my goals; it’s also very intimidating. My intimidating goal has meant I’m more and more thinking of “Schemes”, “Grifts”, and “Hustles” to make the money I need in time. Yesterday I began considering a particular grift.

This has got to be the second time I've now written about my car troubles and knowing my luck it's unlikely to be the last.

One week ago I shared my 2024 Spotify wrapped, Jay Z was my top artist, I knew the optics were sketchy at best but now it’s shocking.

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