Thinking About Your New Year Goals?

Published 20 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

We're inching closer and closer to the new year. Sheesh! Did it fly by for you too? I managed to move across states and finally participated in more in-person art events. I have a tiny and cozy home with a workspace by a big window. My indie shop is finally coming together after a decade of it falling apart. So many wishes granted.

What were your goals for this year? Do you usually choose a specific milestone to focus on each year? Or do you wing it?

I've learned over the years that if I don't choose a specific "goal" or what I prefer "milestone" I wander around aimlessly busy without actually making progress on what's important.

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Book Fair Memories

My kiddo had to come along with me for the book fair event. I was nervous and didn't know what to expect from a 3-year old at a mostly adult event. She was an angel despite the unplanned situation. It was a strange experience for the both of us but we made the best of it. Instead of focusing on promoting my work and wares I focused on sharing with her the logistics, hard-work, mechanics of being an independent creator, and greeting others with a genuine spirit. After repairing 1 very understandable meltdown, we ended the day by going to see Zootopia 2 and eating a lot of candy!

Thank you for the gift of your precious time.

Hugs, Yanuary

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