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NaNoWriMo: Day 3

LONG DAY. Frustrated with the results today, but I am happy that I'm still on track. This is why I got extra words in the first two days!

Daily Goal: 1666

Today: 967

Total: 5005

Remaining: 44995

Remaining Daily: 1606
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