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Transcription
"[illegible]"
I know how to paint.
But I have no money.
So I can't buy paints.
And I don't have time.
I'm too busy working.
My boss says I need to finish my job by tomorrow morning.
But I haven't even started yet.
I've been at this for three hours now.
And I still haven't finished anything.
It's frustrating.
I feel like giving up.
But I know I can do it.
If only I had more time.
Or if my boss would let me take a break.
Maybe then I could get some fresh air.
And maybe I could find inspiration somewhere else.
But no, I must stay here.
Working until I complete this task.
No matter how hard it gets.
Because if I don't finish today,
Then tomorrow will be even worse.
So I'll keep going.
Even though every second feels like an eternity.
I just hope that someday soon,
Things will change for the better.