As surprising as it gets...

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...the moment I decided to start a new blog, my old one started recovering after a year of not being out of sight in SERP.

This means that I can now return to writing proper blog posts there (considering changing it up a bit and maybe expanding topics). This blog can be for my drafting and planning. I think I've mentioned this already. Low-key. More for my own eyes rather than someone else's reading enjoyment.

So, the first week of the year!

I wrote out my goals for 2024 and came to the conclusion that the only thing I really need to do is unwind, stop stressing over everything, and slow down.

Slow living. What does that mean? Do I care enough to research? I'll put it on the list.

For my old blog, I've been thinking that I can write not only book reviews and literary musings but add some DIY to that, personal projects and explorations. And, of course, cake recipes. That's why my blog is called Books, Coffee, and Cake.

I want to create something that will be able to stand on its own even if I stop updating for a while. Here's how I can do it:

- offer free printables

- write step-by-step guides and/or recipes

- consider other digital products?

Another thing I'll need to do is more research and later on, incorporate it into my blogging. Next on, I'll make a to-do list for the week and try to stick to it.

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