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Aftermath of the Election

I've actually been super productive this week which is new. I've gone down to the study room in my dorm for a couple hours most days. Monday, I got a lot of my work done for the week. Tuesday, I actually volunteered on a campaign for state assembly. My friends introduced me to the candidate. I wish I lived in his district so I could have voted for him. It looks good for him so far though; obviously they're still counting mail in votes, but he's up in the polls right now. Wednesday was a study day as well. On Thursday, I went to CVS to pick up a few things and took the day to myself. I think that it's important, now that I'm actually devoting most of my days to work during the week, to have a day where you can not have expectations for yourself. And Friday was another study day and I finally cleaned the suite. I've been putting it off all week. Saturday, I took a walk and journaled and read my book at the promenade near my dorm. I did some shopping at Trader Joe's and spent the rest of the night just hanging out at home. 

I'm so happy it's finally November, I love spooky season, but Christmas season is my absolute favorite. My mom is bringing this little fake tree that we've had forever to me on Thanksgiving so I can put it up in my dorm. I'm going to pick up a Christmas scented candle when I finish the one I'm currently burning. I want to get some Christmas lights to hang up as well. I have my Christmas playlist on all the time, I got out my winter clothes including Christmas sweaters, and now I'm just waiting for snow. 

This week I also made a monthly budget on Excel for the first time. It made me feel so good after it was done, money has always been a huge point of stress in my life. Having a layout of monthly expenses, what I'm putting into savings and the money that I have left over has given me a secure feeling. I no longer worry about how much is in my bank account and whether I can afford to get basic necessities because I wasted money on something frivolous. 

Honestly, I've been dreading saying something about the alleged winner of the election. It's not confirmed, if you thought it was. A number of media outlets are projecting who the winner will be. I totally understand the people who are celebrating, because if the roles were reversed Republicans would definitely be acting the same way. I can't lie though, it is a bit annoying. 

I'm going to end the post here. I don't really have much else to say and I just feel drained from this week. I'm missing my family and my boyfriend at the moment; feeling a bit lonely. 


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