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This was an attempt at a year in the life of a blog addict, with naught but a point&shoot and Photobooth. I neglected the pictures, but kept the words. Here lies a tiny insight into my daily life.

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23 While I’m 23

Work

1. Get a paid writing gig (not a one-off publish).

2. Get paid to publish something in a book or magazine.

3. Never miss a deadline.

4. Be ballsy: interview someone famous. And big. And scary.

5. Collect at least 10 people who can be described as a client base.

6. Go to an average of one networking meet-up per month (and meet new people there!).

7. Register as self-employed by September.

Education

8. (Try to) Get an A on my 2nd semester portfolio.

9. (Try to) Get an A on my final portfolio.

10. Have a graduation party.

11. Go to California.

Creative / Fun

12. Fill a Moleskine.

13. Write 50+ blog posts on Uncultured Critic.

14. Write a letter to your future self.

15. Read 52 books in 2011.

16. Watch 150 films in 2011.

17. Keep book club running.

18. Start a writing club / Write-ins / Coffee Dates to talk about writing & lit.

19. Make 5 videos.

20. Practice editing.

Life

21. Get my own flat. Preferably with a roommate named Evan.

22. Host a fabulous housewarming party.

23. Take up regular exercise (yoga, running).