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So today I did my first Mystery Shop. I am essentially a liar/spy in training. It felt a bit bizarre and nerve wracking making up this imagined life for myself.

Basically I have to check this gorgeous wedding venue out - i.e. pretend I'm getting married, which I'm not! and feed back on how they were. I'm borrowing an antique ring from mum to be...
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So.. I've been busy this half term catching up on creative projects and hiberating in my house. I've got an idea of a new Youtube spoof show, got interested in voice over artistry and re-edited the first half of my novel.

Yeah, so I finished a Masters in Creative Writing in 2011. I got the feedback and agreed with everything my tutors said but its...
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So today I discovered Money Magpie and have been exploring earning some extra cash in interesting ways. Amongst my search I've signed up for

Voice-Over Artist
Music Magpie - they take all your books, dvds, clothes and give you cash
Private Tutor
Mystery Shopper
Movie Extra
Busker?? - Would do this but need a partner in crime!
Stock Photography seller
YouTube tutor
Branding my rubbish...
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I got the bug last night from the Steampunk group to go and look for some online retail therapy. Would love some advice if anyone knows a reasonably priced shop selling gypsy inspired clothing i.e. off the shoulder tops, pinched in waists, corsets, passionate colours.

Came across these images while I was searching and had to share, so damn sexy. I wish there was more...
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So, every so often that bug comes back and I want to work abroad. I have a teaching degree and would love to just pack up and spend stints around the world. Does such a job exist where you can be home a month and away a month? Or just work online and make enough to work from anywhere?

I'm a bit of a Chinese...
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