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One-Offs

Glass of AJ is 3 Years Old!!!

Holy mackerel! We did it again! Another year of posts successfully shared with the world (of course with the exception of a couple that I promised a while ago). Managing work alongside personal projects has become difficult, but I still come back here to post once a month because I love to write. Glass of […]

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One-Offs

The Power of Motivational Messages – When Used Correctly

Last month, I wrote a post about motivational quotes and how they could be interpreted to help us get through the tough moments. This time, I wanted to share why I like the idea of quotes and motivational messages (when used correctly). A Friendly Pep Talk I like a pep talk, but only from people […]

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Post-Uni Lifestyle

Why I’m Having Trouble Finding a Position

Originally written on 01/09/2019 – previously unreleased due to fear of reception. Lightly edited for clarity. Today’s other post So I haven’t had a full time job since February 2019 and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. I have had the time to go on courses, build myself in my personal time and make […]

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The GOAJ Podcast

Podcast Pilot: Going Down the Sh*tter

This is what happens when you buy a small novelty microphone from eBay – you become a wannabe podcaster! Yes, his name is “Mini Mic” <3. Recorded on 30/03/2020 – I talk about what my forced time off could be used for. I lay out my worries concerning my job, my financial stability and my […]

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Guaranteed Failure

I Learnt How to Use Microsoft Word

What? Only just now? How the hell did you get through university? No, of course I knew how to use Microsoft Word, or else my dissertation must have looked horrific. Oh dear. I formally apologise to all my lecturers… just in case. Although I already had a decent knowledge of Word, there were fundamental things […]