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Life Update

Hey guys! Sorry for not posting for a while. Everything else kinda got in the way... so, I wanted to take this chance to update you on what's been going on lately :)

I've now been living with my hearing aid for about two weeks. The more days pass the more perks I'm noticing, so there's no way I would give it up anymore. However, I have been experiencing ear pain (most likely not because of the hearing aid), and it's stressing me out. My ears are so messed up, I feel like there's always something wrong with them. I have an appointment to see my audiologist in a couple of weeks, but I'll call her this week to see if I need to get another appointment with a doctor, too. I'll let you know what happens.


School is also taking up a lot of my energy right now. My thesis alone gives me a headache. I'm getting more and more excited about graduation! I should graduate in May or June, depending on when I can hand in my thesis. The writing process is slow at the moment, and even though I'm arranging practical matters that are highly important in making my thesis a success, I still feel like I'm not doing anything?! Hate this feeling. Next week is project week (so, a break, really) and all of my spare time will go toward the writing process.

I also have some exciting news on the work front - I just landed a second job! I'm currently working as a personal assistant, and will soon start a new job in a whole new field, something more related to my field of studies, and also something super fun. I'm not comfortable sharing too much of my personal life on the internet, so my place of work will remain a secret. I'm very excited nonetheless, and happy about the fact that I might even be able to afford my rent on my own from now on :D


One more thing. Our family just booked flights to the United States and we're going on one epic road trip this summer! Route 66, here we come!

Sooo.. that's pretty much what's been going on with me. I will try my best with uploading more posts here on a regular basis. Thank you for reading!


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  1. Congrats on the new job! <3 And that road trip sounds awesome! I expect to see many many posts about it in the summer... ;)

    So sad to hear that your ears are not okay :( Hope you get some answers soon!

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