Shamar M

Joined March 2020

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26. UK Based. Moans about everything (but in a fun way).

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My First eBook Has Been Published
In 2022, I started an eBook on how to use Medium and had intentions of publishing it on Gumroad, Amazon KDP, etc. However, this went out the window as the consistently dwindled and Medium changed its look. I had to keep going back over my work and change the screenshots, I couldn't keep up.
By Shamar M2 years ago in Writers
No, Mercury Retrograde Does Not Mean Pending Doom
If you’re a spiritual head like me, the words ‘Mercury retrograde’ will send you into a panic and have you preparing to go to spiritual war.
By Shamar M2 years ago in Futurism
My Doctor Was Vaping In The Patient Room
I regularly take a trip to the doctor. I’m a hypochondriac, so when the slightest bit is off with my body the world starts to crumble, blood is pouring from the taps, and aliens have invaded.
By Shamar M2 years ago in Journal
I Made My Own OMAD Diet And My Life Has Changed
Yes, what you are about to read is a story of a woman going on what felt like a diet but has now been identified as a lifestyle. Women and dieting go together like fish goes with chips, or yolk goes with eggs. Everyone knows this by now.
By Shamar M2 years ago in Feast
Let's Try Vocal Again, Shall We?
I've just paid for a yearly membership for Vocal Media, there's no turning back now. After leaving the platform numerous times in hissy fits, I've decided to make a come-back.
By Shamar M3 years ago in Journal
Endometriosis is Not Recognised Enough
Period pains hurt. For some women, period pains hurt bad. For some women, period pains hurt really bad. For some women, their period pains are so bad they’re diagnosed with endometriosis.
By Shamar M4 years ago in Humans
Charles Manson Was Right About A Few Things
For those who don’t know who Charles Manson was a criminal, major racist, and cult leader in the 1960s. The cult was named the “Manson Family” which consisted of around 50 members who lived hippie lifestyles, indulged in drugs, spent time rummaging through garbage cans for free food, and had 10 rules of the clan. For example;
By Shamar M4 years ago in Criminal
Why I Don’t Talk To My Family or Friends About My Writing
I don’t talk to anyone about my writing or about all the processes, emotions, and hard work involved. The above image is exactly how I describe my writing to my family and friends. It’s mine and you’re not allowed in my territory. I built this baby from scratch and I’ll shoot you on-site if you get your feet on it!
By Shamar M4 years ago in Journal
Drinking Cows Milk Is Not Cool Anymore
Do you still drink cow's milk? Full fat? Semi-skimmed? If you answered yes, you won’t be allowed to sit next to me in the canteen for breakfast I’m afraid.
By Shamar M4 years ago in Feast
The Importance of Working Your Contracted Hours
Let me begin with my current scenario. In May 2021, I thought I had landed my dream job in Human Resources. Considering I had absolutely minimal experience in the department, I had been considerably lucky and performed extremely well at the interview. At first, I didn’t even get the job, but it turns out that the candidate who was initially offered the role turned down the position.
By Shamar M4 years ago in Journal
Five Ways My Life Has Gone Downhill By Working Five Days A Week In the Office
After being unemployed for a week back in September, I have been greatly enjoying my new job since. My colleagues are great, the pay is good (it could always be better), my workload is manageable, I’ve been able to learn quickly and, I have a career in the field I want.
By Shamar M4 years ago in Motivation
A Diet Drink Nearly Made Me Swallow My Life
At the age of 23 with no underlying health conditions, I nearly had a heart attack. The entire thing was my fault. Due to a ridiculous pining to lose weight and keep up with the skinny girls on Instagram, combined with the weight I never really had in the first place, I had decided to consume a fat burner drink.
By Shamar M4 years ago in Longevity