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I got my email from the Conservatorium yesterday. I successfully re-auditioned for my place in Classical Performance next year. I already knew I was in from how the audition went (the entire process is basically a formality - they already know who they want back in), but holy fuck it's relieving to actually know what's happening next year.

I've been keeping myself busy now that uni's over, too. I'm finally reorganising my computer room, which is taking a lot longer than I expected. I need to take the doors off of a cupboard, but some idiots (my parents) painted over the screws some 20 years ago and the fuckers just won't budge. I think I'm going to have to drill them out, which should be good because it's been way too long since I used a drill and I need to develop my stone-age handyman skills at some point.

I've found a church 10 minutes from my house that's hiring me out a room to do flute teaching, too. I charge $30 per 40 minute lesson, and they take $5. It's not fantastic money, but it's nearby, the times are flexible and I'm my own boss. I'm currently working on developing some flyers and a website so that I can start advertising myself. I had to insure myself for public liability, but I should make it back in a week or two of teaching. It feels good to know that I'm going to be earning my own money soon, even if my projected income for the year is below the taxable threshold.

I've also been working on some concert repertoire. It turns out there are 5-6 churches with decent halls in walking distance from my house. I don't know why I haven't taken advantage of this sooner. I wasn't quite sure what to expect approaching churches, given that I'm not religious, but everyone's been really lovely and cooperative so far. In my first 2 days of inquiring I made 2 phone calls and went down to visit 2 halls.

My next big thing is to get a decent mic and start making some flute recordings for Youtube. It will be great for advertising, but also just be a lot of fun. I have some cool arrangements in mind, and I've started working on some Christmas stuff to put out in the next few weeks.

There's even more stuff going on really, but that's just the exciting bit. I guess it doesn't sound that interesting, but it's a pretty big deal to me.

Also keeping busy is taking my mind off not having anyone I can rely on and being cripplingly lonely. I've actually been feeling really good doing something with myself for once. I feel like I'm actually starting my life.

I really need new friends though. Oh my god I'm so lonely :<

e: Cripplingly lonely is completely not what I am right now, actually. I'm unimpededly lonely.