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Reading Journal 7
Richard Herne (2021) “I Took Out a £6,000 Loan to Go on Holiday – Then I Lost My
Job” Retrieved from https://www.vice.com/en/article/pkpgb7/how-to-pay-back-holiday-loan

After Borrowing
This article talks about the difficulties experienced by a person after taking on some
loan. He used some of the money to pay off his debt and spent the rest unnecessarily. He did
not think that everything would be this bad when he was first taken into debt, and he thought
that he could pay off his debt in installments, but he was also fired. A week later, the
pandemic period began. In fact, it was against his character for this person to go into such a
debt. Because he was thrifty since childhood. He has been worked since his young age and he
has had loads of job. He knew he needed a job to pay off his debts after being laid off. He
took a few jobs but didn't keep those jobs and found a job in social care at the height of the
pandemic. He was very tired when he first started to work, but later on he started to enjoy the
work. The people he looked after were generally friendly and got along well with them, but at
times this job put him to the test because he had to be patient. He was paid £11.50 an hour. On
average, he worked 40-50 paid hours a week. His highest paid week was 65 hours. For the
first six months of the job, he was off on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sunday mornings, but he
started working every day of the week to earn more money.
He didn't mind working long hours at first but realized that he had no social life. That's
why he changed his job. He devoted himself to working so that he could get rid of his debts
fully. The last installment of his loan is due in February next year. He stated that after he paid
off his debt, he was better not only financially but also physically. Everyone makes a mistake,
and the mistake the author made was borrowing money. But despite all the difficulties he
faced, he managed to pay off his debt. I don't think everyone can do this. Probably many
people would be adding debt to their debt if they were in this situation.
 Reading Journal 8
Casey Johnstone (2021) “Why Weight Loss Goals for a Wedding/Office/Beach Body
Never Work” Retrieved from https://www.vice.com/en/article/93y8p7/why-weight-loss-goals-
for-a-wedding-office-beach-body-never-work

Weight Loss Goals

In this article, author Casey Johnston argues that weight loss goals often fail, and that
there are better ways for people to feel better and be healthier. The author claims that weight
loss goals are often driven by social pressures and industrial interests, with negative effects on
people's body image and perception of health. The author suggests that it is more beneficial to
focus on strength, movement, and nutrition rather than weight loss. Author Casey Johnston
answers a reader's question. The reader asks why it is not a bad idea to lose weight for a
certain time frame. The author says that such goals are not sustainable, they reduce
motivation, and people try to adapt to external expectations rather than their own. The author
emphasizes that losing weight is not necessary for health or happiness, and people need to
learn to love their own bodies. The author offers some tips for people who want to lose weight
for the wedding. The author advises them to question their reasons and set realistic goals
before deciding to lose weight for the wedding. The author emphasizes the importance of
choosing a healthy diet plan, exercising, and managing stress. The author reminds us that
losing weight for the wedding is a lifestyle change and not just a one-time goal.
There are different opinions regarding weight loss goals for a specific date. Some
sources say these goals provide motivation and encourage healthy eating. Some sources
emphasize that these goals are unrealistic, create stress and weight loss is not just a number.
People should be patient and determined about losing weight. I can also emphasize the
importance of exercise, snacks and water consumption.