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[creative_writer]

@tyme I cook sometimes. But I think I am only going to enjoy food when I develop a healthier relationship with food. I write sometimes though, that can be therapeutic. I feel like I am able to capture more emotions through poetry than journaling.

[tyme]

Wow, that's a great outlet @creative_writer - words are powerful. Even when examining some of the classical literature, I am always in awe at how they use words to gain power, meaning and understanding.

If you like poetry, does that mean you also like music?

[creative_writer]

@tyme I do like music but I don’t write songs. Words can have significance. I generally find it more helpful to describe how I am feeling, use a metaphor than to simply say I am upset, sad, angry, anxious and hurt.

[tyme]

That is so powerful @creative_writer . I admire your love to write poetry.

[creative_writer]

@tyme I’m in bed almost dozing off. Take care and hope you get lots of rest. Goodnight 🙂

[tyme]

Thank you @creative_writer - I'll be hopping off shortly too. Please take care and I hope to catch up with you tomorrow.

[tyme]

Finished your assignment yet @creative_writer ?

I was supposedly 'sick' this morning and thought I'd stay home and rest. In the end, I washed three cars, did the gardening, cleaning the pool, did 3 loads of washing..... my throat is shockingly swollen, but at least I feel accomplished today.

[Eve7]

You are very “accomplished” today @tyme ,

Take care 💜

[creative_writer]

@tyme I have like almost 2000 more words to go. So far from done. I’ve done some reading from book chapters and have analysed what I need to use for the first section of assignment. I think my brain is fried right now, I need to take a shower to clear my head and get rid of this ickiness. Not so used to living on the edge of assignments, I know some people are. I think you’ve achieved an amazing amount despite being unwell, maybe it’s time to take it easy now? ❤️

@Eve7 hope you are feeling better today ❤️

[tyme]

A shower for you sounds like a good idea @creative_writer . Readings do take a while in the beginning, and that's the bulk of your research? Hopefully the words flow after that.