Another year? another challenge.

What a year. I am sitting here, at the same table, drinking the same coffee and smiling. Not long ago putting myself “out there” was my biggest challenge. And I did it, successfully. Another year? Take another challenge. Remember, You can do it all. 

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Good friends.

Good friends will be happy for you. Happy to watch you succussed, to believe in you when you “don’t”. They will tell you to keep on going and put a smile on your face. You don’t need many. But if you have those kinds of friends, you won. 

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Somewhere new.

Different place, different mindset. You don’t need much to think differently. To get different ideas, different thoughts, different insights. You just need to take the bus to somewhere new.

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No more "hiding"

New year, new skills. You have a deadline now. You had your “hiding” period, and now is the "perfect" time to start shipping your work. Remember, shipping your work will make it “your job", nothing else.

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As if you didn't even start yet.

You will get there. To the place, you can breathe. The place where you have your own space, where you can buy any fabric you wish for. You will have your own big table, mannequin with legs, and laser cut machine. Don't worry. Dream big and act as if you didn't even start yet. 

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unnoticed.

You will forget things. Things that are second nature to you. Like writing this blog, Something I have been doing for more than 700 days in a row. Yesterday I missed it. I trust my brain, but I need to acknowledge sometimes he takes days off, unnoticed. 

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It works.

It works. You put in the hours to learn a new skill, to sharpen your craft- And it works. It may take a while. Most of the time it feels like you are walking on the same square. But it adds up and good things have to follow. 

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Bigger picture

Doing the work with ease is so much better. You get to enjoy it. But the thing is life doesn’t always work that way. On those hard days try looking at the bigger picture- You get to do what you love and there is nothing better than that. 

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You can always try your best.

You can be mad. You can make it the life “before” and “after” or you can move on. Like everything else, it’s only up to you. Unfortunately, life isn't supposed to be easy, but you can always do your best.

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No money? Then it’s just a hobby

No money? Then it’s just a hobby. You better start thinking about how to make a living out of it. Likes, shares, and attention are valuable but figuring out how to make money out of it- should be on your mind as well.

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"When life gets me down I create even more"

It’s hard to smile when your heart is broken. But it’s the only way out. As my dear friend H’ said “I am a creator, It saves me. When life gets me down I create even more".

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Mediocre?

Too much equal noting. Don’t get confused. You can’t do it all. Don’t start to learn another program, don’t push yourself o “take” another platform. Focus. It doesn’t worth it if it’s mediocre. 

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“What if”

Take a deep breath. You are o.k. You will be o.k. Bad things happened, wipe your tears and move on. “What if” is not going to help you anyway. Now is the perfect time to move on.

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Immune system

There isn’t any immune system for it. For making mistakes. Some will hurt forever and some will need some time. Can you see with your own eyes? Are you smart enough to think? To make something with your own hands? Than you have everything.

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This too shall pass

It will take time. But this too shall pass. You will tell yourself stories, trying to find comfort in the great things in life. And remember, this too shall pass.

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Hope.

You look at the same things but they all look different to you. You look the same but when you look in the mirror- you don't recognize yourself. You see what life looked like a week ago and you just can't believe it. Hoping for a miracle.

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Move on.

There is no other option but to move on. It will probably never go away. That feeling of being defeated. Making quick calls that cost you big time.  Next time I will know better? No. There will be no next time.

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A miracle.

You are trying to put a smile on your face but you are paralyzed. You feel like you can’t see anything even if your eyes are wide open. I need a miracle. A miracle.

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One day you're up and the next day your down.

Losing money hurts. Especially if it’s not a small amount if someone stole it from you. I am trying to see with my own eyes- but I can't see anything. It hurts. It paralyzes you. Reminding you life is a roller coaster. One day you're up and the next day your down.

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Not one day. Today.

Not one day. Today. No “what the future holds” but what the day will bring. I know I haven’t even started. I know I am still running away from the real “deal” but one day I will get there. Knowing I loved every minute of it. 

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Your life, Your story, your call.

Do you. Do the best you have. Your good enough is good enough. Don't let the numbers confuse you. Your life, Your story, your call. All the rest is an extra- Don't you ever forget it.

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You got this!

I am tired. My legs hurt but my heart is full. Full of excitement and joy, so I don't get to feel the "tired". I knew I could do it, I dreamt about it, and now it's my reality. Those are tears of happiness. Keep going. You got this C.

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Happy.

Tired, Yes. Confused? Sometimes. Scared? Always. But I have never been happier. I already proved myself- If there is a will, there is a way. 

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You just need to listen.

You just need to listen. Listen to the right people. And there are so many of them who brought me here. With their words. And to you, my heroes from afar, I hope you are looking outside your window, watching so many of us evolve because of you.

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A head game.

It’s all a game. A head game. And you are the main character in it. For life. I used to care about how people perceived me. What will they say if they saw me carrying fabric down the street, or running towards the bus with my big "sewing" bag? Now it’s diffrernt. I am diffrernt. Now I know, the only thing that matters- is what I have inside my head. 

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Don’t cry.

Don’t cry. Just don’t. You should be laughing. You deserve it. You worked so hard, and now you get to see it all on your smartphone. It's not only the likes and kind messages, it's your promise to yourself. You never thought you would overcome. And you did. Please, Don’t listen to anyone but Yourself. And if you do, it's on you. 

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Cheer yourself.

You can text yourself. You can give yourself a round of applause. You wish you had someone to tell "Look! I made this". But it’s not going to take my happiness away. Maybe one day I will have someone to share it with. But until then, I will cheer myself. 

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Patience got me here.

It’s lonely but it’s worth it. It’s hard but I wouldn’t want it any other way. I have been sitting here for two years, and only now I get to see what I have done. Patience got me here. Hoping it will never go away.

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Compass

Happy. I say that word to myself at least 6 times a day, out loud. As my goal, if I am not "feeling" it. As an encouragement when I succeeded. As a confirmation when I feel grateful. It's my compass.

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It took me a while. But I'm here now.

"What is up with you?". I used to get stressed when people asked that question. It always felt like the wrong answer. But now it's diffrernt. Not because I "did it" but because I know the skills. And have the mindset. It took me a while. But I'm here now.  

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Life is too short.

Life is too short. Too short to be resentful, too short to be angry. Too short for diving deep into the past. Too short. Focus on a better tomorrow. Period. 

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