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The (2024) Post-Easter Plan!
a year ago
Hello! I hope everyone's had a great year so far. I have mixed feelings as far as March goes. There's just so much uncertainty in my country with the all the new stuff wrought by a new government. I have to believe things will get better with time. Goods' prices inflation seems to be getting less explosive, but it simply won't stop; so everything keeps getting more and more expensive while salaries struggle to keep up! Aaaaaa!
That said, I've been as careful with my savings as I've been permitted, so I should be able to coast through the year while still self-employing as a writer. It's what I like to do, and it always makes me happy when I give someone their story and they love it, so I hope to continue doing it for many years to come.
Self-reflection aside, let's talk about the [Plan]! As most of my regular clients know, my productivity dies from late November to early April because of my highly-demanding seasonal job, which ends after Easter, which this year is Sunday March 31st. Because my country LOVES Bridge Holidays, they're going to be making Monday April 1st and Tuesday April 2nd part of the Holy Weekend (resulting in a 6 day long weekend, which tourists are sure to take advantage of!), so the last day I'll be working will be April 2nd. I'll be officially free from the third and onwards until November rolls back!
I'm currently feeling the piled-up exhaustion, so it's highly likely I'll take a rest. People say I should take a month off, but last year I tried that and by week 3 I was walking on the ceiling (productivity anxiety!), so I doubt it'll be longer than two weeks. I additionally have a commitment on the weekend of April 14th, so I'll be traveling around that date.
If you've been eagerly waiting for me to start taking commissions again, my availability is most likely to fully come back on April 16th onwards. As usual, I will give priority to customers who wish to hire me for particular comms first before I even think of opening public slots. If you have been wanting me to write your idea and do not wish to wait until I open public slots and/or don't wish to compete with other solicitors when those happen, feel free to approach me after April 16th to discuss! This gives you all plenty of time to start considering what you'd like me to write for you!
Whew. Now that I've put dates on everything, I somehow feel less encumbered. I'm hoping this journal gives people a good heads up!
Now, back to the grind and hoping my country doesn't implode in the following months. :D
That said, I've been as careful with my savings as I've been permitted, so I should be able to coast through the year while still self-employing as a writer. It's what I like to do, and it always makes me happy when I give someone their story and they love it, so I hope to continue doing it for many years to come.
Self-reflection aside, let's talk about the [Plan]! As most of my regular clients know, my productivity dies from late November to early April because of my highly-demanding seasonal job, which ends after Easter, which this year is Sunday March 31st. Because my country LOVES Bridge Holidays, they're going to be making Monday April 1st and Tuesday April 2nd part of the Holy Weekend (resulting in a 6 day long weekend, which tourists are sure to take advantage of!), so the last day I'll be working will be April 2nd. I'll be officially free from the third and onwards until November rolls back!
I'm currently feeling the piled-up exhaustion, so it's highly likely I'll take a rest. People say I should take a month off, but last year I tried that and by week 3 I was walking on the ceiling (productivity anxiety!), so I doubt it'll be longer than two weeks. I additionally have a commitment on the weekend of April 14th, so I'll be traveling around that date.
If you've been eagerly waiting for me to start taking commissions again, my availability is most likely to fully come back on April 16th onwards. As usual, I will give priority to customers who wish to hire me for particular comms first before I even think of opening public slots. If you have been wanting me to write your idea and do not wish to wait until I open public slots and/or don't wish to compete with other solicitors when those happen, feel free to approach me after April 16th to discuss! This gives you all plenty of time to start considering what you'd like me to write for you!
Whew. Now that I've put dates on everything, I somehow feel less encumbered. I'm hoping this journal gives people a good heads up!
Now, back to the grind and hoping my country doesn't implode in the following months. :D
