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Giving it a real go...

when i've got time

Introducing when i've got time. My space on the internet.

I can’t quite figure out if this is awkward. Me, actually giving blogging a real go. Again.

I’ve been “blogging” for six years, but it seems as though the last three have been plagued with mulling over something perfect rather than scribbling down thoughts and pressing publish. I’m supposed to promote my own writing? No, I just… oh that’s just so not me! Gah, I mean I get that I press publish and it’s public so it’s obviously out there for the world. But oh.so.cringe. Let me just return to endless filing of posts.

And the cycle just continues…

I was at a blogger dinner just a few weeks back when someone asked me what my blog name was. I always sheepishly smile and say oh ya know [insert spiel about not having time]. But this time I beamed and responded, “Oh it’s ‘when i’ve got time,’ no but in serio—“

“Oh that’s a great blog name.”

*DING*

This name finally felt right. It describes what I imagine most bloggers who have a full time job whilst juggling families and friends feel like. I could have called it when I make time, but really, I want this blog to just reflect what I want to write, when I have the time. Not something I’ve had to pull together because I went to an event that didn’t inspire me whatsoever. So I’ve scrapped where2dowhat, which I never really liked anyways. It was more hey-future-job-prospects,-look-here’s-a-bit-of-writing.

And I’ve even gone as far as to have a logo created. That must mean business. At first glance, it looks like your typical skyline, possibly a Parisian one. But that’s only the beginning. I wanted something that would embody my love of travel, heritage, and the places that have shaped me most.

My good friend Sophie Tari, who is an incredible designer and animation guru, brought my vision to life in a way I never would have been able to. She implemented my scattered thoughts perfectly, changing things around when I wanted to see it another way, and then changing it back to what she had created when I realised she knew best. Thank you.

I hope you’ll join me on my new journey :)

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AKBoogie's Life, Just LifeAlexandra KalinowskiDecember 7, 2016Rebranding, when i've got time, Personal Blog, Logo
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Hi this is my second pizza in two days but the sun’s out which means my buns are out to the pub. Side note, I’m really looking forward to sweating all night long and listening to my door rattle because of the breeze.
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You just can’t go to Germany and not get a kebab. In Frankfurt there’s a boat where you buy your kebabs, chips and snacks. It’s the perfect setting to sit along the river on the grass and overlook the skyscrapers. #AKBoogieInFrankfurt #AKBoogieInGermany #AKBoogieTravels
If you zoom in far enough you can probably see sweat beads trickling down everywhere because this weekend smelled and felt like summer...
So many things have happened this past year that put into perspective what’s important in life. My grandparents would always say ‘family comes first’ and until I entered the workforce, I didn’t completely understand what this meant. Sure they were prioritised. But when you lose people, you begin to see you don’t get that time back. All you have is memories and the feeling of being with them. All those tests to get into college are insignificant. The stress of pressure at work is a grain of sand in the grand scheme of life. And what matters is that feeling of sitting around the table with your family and friends, knowing that even through thick and thin, you’ve got a support system.

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