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Things Were Just Getting Good

 I can't tell you how much I was enjoying diving all in for this project. I felt like I had a purpose for a minute, that I was going to create something great. But alas, food prices doubled, inflation soared, and now I must join the work force full time in order to supplement my husband's income.

Now I need to figure out how to write a resume. It won't be long, since I have only worked for 6 months at a "real" job. I'm grateful for the time at KFC/Taco Bell- it was actually kind of fun. Wish me luck. Hopefully I'll have enough time and energy to work on this sometimes, too. 

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