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carminamasoliver · 5 days

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Freelance Reflections #131

I recently applied for the Poet in Residence for the City Bridge Foundation and didn’t get it. It’s a huge disappointment as the £10,000 fee would have meant I would actually be able to afford my uni fees next year and could fully focus on my training along with the project. Better luck next time I’m still waiting for the outcome for my ACE project grant, which would be the next best thing,…

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carminamasoliver · 12 days

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Freelance Reflections #130

Last weekend I made the most of the free time before everything got busy again, celebrating Eid, seeing course mates, friends, and family. Things are gradually getting back into a routine now, but this week started with two weeks of the experiential group at uni. This consists of being in a room of twelve, art-making and reflecting on the experience together. experiential group I also had work…

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carminamasoliver · 19 days

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Freelance Reflections #129

I’m a little unsure whether last week’s post went through, but I will continue where I left off. I’ve been trying to focus on reading for my university assignments now I have the bones of the writing down. I honestly feel like I have a year’s worth of writing that I need to do in the next month. I’ve tried to use Trello to manage it, but I’ve slipped behind some deadlines already and some of the…

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carminamasoliver · 24 days

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Freelance Reflections #128

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carminamasoliver · 29 days

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carminamasoliver · 1 month

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Freelance Reflections #127

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carminamasoliver · 1 month

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Freelance Reflections #126

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carminamasoliver · 2 months

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Freelance Reflections #125

It’s been another busy week, with more to come tomorrow, but having some low-key Sunday plans with family and friends has been nice. I also saw Dune 2, which I didn’t enjoy as much as I remembered the first. I’d hoped to see a friend after a student tonight, but I’m homeward bound instead. After a couple of busy Fridays, it will be good to relax once I’m home and fed! Bowls glazed! I also had…

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carminamasoliver · 2 months

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Freelance Reflections #124

I worked out that I have spent at least 25 hours on my latest ACE application, re-writing it completely as the structure changed since the last one was rejected. I submitted it last night and felt sick with dread, and didn’t feel the relief I had hoped I would feel. I have to wait at least twelve weeks for the outcome and at this point I’ve put so much work into it that I feel I would have to try…

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carminamasoliver · 2 months

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Freelance Reflections #123

I’m in a local coffee shop, Galão, and just bumped into a parent with an ex-student! I didn’t recognise them at first, but when I did I waved and just did a hi-how-are-you, but I always feel a bit awkward! I was actually planning to pop to an exhibition today, but then double-checked and realised it’s actually closed today! So, back to my essay I go. Galão This week, I’ve mostly just worked –…

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carminamasoliver · 2 months

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Freelance Reflections #122

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carminamasoliver · 2 months

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Freelance Reflections #121

I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed and behind as I’m still slogging through my ACE application re-write, which it’s basically a whole different set of questions, so it’s taking me even longer. I need to get it in as soon as possible in order to give the full amount of time necessary, whilst also not rushing it! “Well, well, well” – dad joke It also happens to be a crucial time for essay writing. I…

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carminamasoliver · 3 months

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Freelance Reflections #120

Well, another week is whisking past, and I’m feeling a bit run down and looking forward to a day off on Sunday. By that, I mean staying home, doing chores and essay writing. These are sometimes the days I look forward to the most. It can be hard to fully enjoy going out when overwhelmed with so much to do. On top of the usual, I’m trying to write funding applications and trying not to rush the…

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carminamasoliver · 3 months

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Freelance Reflections #119

The last time I wrote, I was feeling so good – I saw Pinhanı and went to see the Capturing the Moment exhibition at Tate Modern. When I’m feeling good and healthy, but perhaps have a lot on, it seems like that’s when illness hit. I’ve now just about got over the flu, which knocked me out for days, then lasted as a lingering cough. Pinhanı As I tried my best to rest, I got to watch a couple of…

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carminamasoliver · 3 months

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Freelance Reflections #118

Last week, on top of my usual work and studies, I also had news disrupting my current venue for She Grrrowls. Whilst the next event is still set for the same space and should hopefully go smoothly, the next few might be disrupted. I’ve viewed the studio space and it needs work for it to work as an event venue, but I need to trust that the venue can pull it together should it have to take place in…

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carminamasoliver · 4 months

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Freelance Reflections #117

Things have picked up again and I thought I’d start by reflecting on my resolutions so far. I’m not doing perfectly, but the one I am really pleased with is the social media one as I thought it would be really difficult, but I’m really enjoying not going on it and keeping it to just a specific time. The ones I’m finding more difficult are putting things back where they belong (currently a bunch…

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carminamasoliver · 4 months

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Freelance Reflections #116

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