I’d be lying if I said last week went completely to plan. Lying a lot! But that just gave me a chance to see how versatile the new plan is. Adaptability is key to survival! Did I adapt? Did I survive? Author Journey (February 12, 2024) Favourite Moment! Not only did I survive, but I […]
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