Many things have happened in the past few months that have prevented me from continuing this monthly newsletter. Writing about music, books, and movies didn’t feel as compelling to me as I spent time with family at home, recovered from surgery, and wrote for other publications.
And even if all of those things have passed, these two months I didn’t put out a newsletter I have been able to spend time on myself - going to the gym more often, exploring the city and meeting new friends, and reading, listening to and watching things at my own pace.
Lastly, I really enjoyed writing short personal essays for Boston Compass on my experiences of an international transplant in Boston. I hope to expound on this type of writing more in the future - possibly in a different newsletter. I’m still reevaluating how I could be more intentional with my writing. This one-year project definitely kept my skills sharp and helped me to get back into writing.
Thanks for sticking around for the ride. I appreciated all your interest, feedback, and encouragement with my writing. Don’t think of this as a goodbye but as a see you later.
All the best,
Anna