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#TUTS24: The end of a thing.
Relief and gratitude at being done, surprise at not feeling the full mirth of this achievement, and apprehension at the next phase.
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#TUTS23: 2022 - A Recounting.
In which I attempt to visualize the blurry memories of the past year. I have since learnt the futility of hanging the validity of a year solely on…
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Maryam Adetona
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A Room of One's Own
This newsletter is listening to Slightly Hung Over by Blues Delight on repeat.
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Focusing on the little pleasures.
Sharing a corny excerpt from my journal.
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#TUTS20: Sula got me thinking about friendships.
Phew! Finally made it to the 20th issue. It's been a longgg time coming
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#TUTS19 - Having a bias for action.
This newsletter is listening to Good Life - G-Eazy & Kehlani on loop and sipping scalding hot tea.
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#TUTS18: A short reply.
This newsletter is listening to the hum of an overhead fan, punctuated with occasional cricket noises.
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#TUTS17: Navigating Failure and Grief.
In my first issue of the year, I talk about my biggest failure, and how I have been dealing (or rather, living) with it.
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#TUTS16: Au revoir, 2020
Really glad to be ending this year, and writing my last piece to you, Beloved.
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Maryam Adetona
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#TUTS: The Magic of Compounding.
Of incremental changes, iteration, and of cats as well.
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#TUTS14: The Truth About my Social Media Break
Talking about my absence from social media and how it has influenced my behaviors
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#TUTS13| Now, We Remember.
Listen now | You absolutely have to read this before listening to the mp3 file.
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Mid-Issue Shenanigans
Fulfilling a promise I made to you.
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Don't Sabotage Yourself
Risk of disappointment or Risk of never reaching your potential? You are in charge.
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Maryam Adetona
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