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We’ve just had the nicest baked vanilla cheesecake and it was from a pizza express no less!

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@lmika yeah, I’m really enjoying it so far - I thought it would be another book that should have stayed as a blog post, but it’s definitely been worth it

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@writingslowly Thank you!

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@V_ Thank you!

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Happy Monday, here’s to a good week!

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I’m begging anyone who has anything to do with the internet, please allow users to switch to a dark mode. If you’ve got customisation of your own site, please stop using pure white… I physically can’t access some sites or blogs because the white physically hurts my eyes.

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Watched: Her 🍿

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The sad part is how this could end up being what happens. Away from that, I love how this is filmed, everything has a ‘real’ feel to it.

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We’re heading to that there London tomorrow and I’m excited to have a break, we’re not there long but sometimes a change of scenery is the best medicine.

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@mattharwood Thank you from one UK Matt to another! Couldn’t agree more, I’ve definitely been learning a lot and enjoying the peaceful nature of it!

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Watched: Skyfall 🍿

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One of my favourite Bond films, Daniel Craig was an excellent choice for Bond.

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When I think about it, creativity is a courageous act. Being able to share my writing in a way that I feel is authentic will always be difficult, but I’m coming to terms with the fact that some things will land and other won’t.

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I hope we continue to build up anyone who pursues creativity.

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Currently reading: The Hobbit: Or There and Back Again by J R R Tolkien 📚

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Getting engrossed in such an incredible story.

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You really can get lost in technology, I’ve spent what I thought was 30 minutes working on things and it’s been about 4 hours… Perhaps it’s time for a break.

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Watched: The Grand Tour S1E7, The Beach (Buggy) Boys (1) 🍿

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It’s always great watching these three try out challenges such as this and the drama that comes from this one is always exciting.

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@ArnoldHoogerwerf These are incredible!

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@birming it’s awesome what you can do with technology! I’ve followed some of the things you’ve done on BearBlog and it’s so cool, definitely an inspiration to get involved in learning!

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I wish I had the patience to get into Warhammer 40k, but I don’t have the dexterity or the attention to do it justice.

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I’ll stick to the YouTube videos.

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I’m so tired now, seems like the early morning learning of CSS and how to use micro.blog has finally made me crash 😴

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House viewing was a little disappointing, it had potential, but unfortunately that amount of work would be outside of my budget.

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Never mind, next one is next Friday and we go again.

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As a final note before I finally get myself to bed, I love the bookshelves feature!

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You can see what I’m currently reading or what I’ve finished

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I have a house viewing in the morning and I’m already wishing I’d gone to bed much earlier.

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Currently reading: So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love by Cal Newport 📚

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It’s been a while since I’ve got into a non-fiction book, but I was always told this was worth a read.

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I’ve been unleashed on micro.blog and I’m genuinely so excited to be able to share my short-form thoughts and ideas.

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Particularly as I’ve no real technical knowledge or skill, so this gives me a great reason to learn.

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