Reflection Post for Week 7

I still can't believe that we are more than halfway through the course. It's been pretty challenging this week - trying to keep up with all the assignments, discussions, readings, blog posts and projects. Time really flies when you are swamped with work.

I think one of my big struggles has been to try and consistently post to the blog and other online tools. It really needs to be a habit - and a habit that goes beyond the act of blogging really and more about sharing I guess? I tried Instagram for a couple of weeks and have since gone silent primarily because I just couldn't find a reason to want to share my experiences with other people.

Is it a function of introversion? I don't know.

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