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Sunday

Posted on November 1, 2015 by anyushka

I just slept for 12 hours. It was needed, and I’m grateful that my body took over what my head couldn’t solve. This means, I’m awake at 8am on a Sunday morning, without an alarm clock having had to annoy … Continue reading →

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Autumnal Mindfulness – Day 1…

Posted on October 4, 2015 by anyushka

Autumn mist is hanging low over the city. I love the feel of the season settling in, that it’s noticeable even here, so far from fields and forests… I’m not liking the decreasing amount of light in each day very … Continue reading →

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Failure – Etc.

Posted on August 1, 2015 by anyushka

I hate making mistakes. I have a boundless fear of failure. It’s like the end of the world when I do something wrong, and it scares the hell out of me. Even more so when my mistakes affect other people. … Continue reading →

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PhD Lesson 1: Humility is a Virtue. Or: Reality Check.

Posted on May 23, 2015 by anyushka

I had my first meeting with my supervisor today, and let’s just say it wasn’t a rousing success. Apparently I’m not nearly as prepared as I should be, and my proposal – the one that earned me both places I … Continue reading →

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Satisfied?

Posted on October 23, 2014 by anyushka

Peace be with you.  It’s not, “a different past/ different parents/ a different relationship/job/place to live be with you”, it’s Peace be with you. Because a difficult past, difficult families, difficult relationships/work/home life is not the end of all hope, … Continue reading →

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