Sooo... this is my first blog post... I'm not even sure if I will share this on instagram for others to read. But! If you're here, hello!!! ╰(▔∀▔)╯And let the chaos ensueeeeee.
One of my goals for 2024 was to write more, regardless if it were writing prompts, starting my book that I said I was going to start writing four years ago (lmao), journaling, or even blog posts. This came as a sudden idea when I was editing the website and saw that I had a 'blog' section that was unused... so I thought to give a try. Let's see if this becomes a thing. It'll help me with my goals anyway, so I hope that you enjoy this mess of thoughts or whatever it is that I end up sharing.
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First off, 2024 started off alright and then catapulted to the passing of my grandpa--I know, what an introduction. He was suffering for a long time, so the thought of him being free from the pain and confusion is grounding but of course, the feelings that follows his death is something I'm still trying to process and wrap my head around. Feelings, emotions, all those things that make me uncomfortable, has been a journey that I've been trying to get more acclimated with. We are creatures of habit and one of my habits was to close off and force myself into a period of solitude so that I can figure things out alone. While I still do not think that's bad, I do think I need healthier alternatives to deal with these challenges, rather than just laying in bed wallowing in my sorrow.
So there is my first intention: acknowledge my emotions in a healthy way.
We are still continuing the process of his funeral at this point and I don't want to share too much, but things are going smoothly in comparison to my grandma's passing. Anyway, let's move on because that's a really hard subject.
On the topic of intentions, here's a list that I've compiled in my bullet journal:
- Acknowledge my emotions in a healthy way
- Embracing mistakes and challenges
- Balancing business life, career life, and personal life
- Listening more to my intuition
- Being more intentional with my words and actions
- Finding confidence in change and allowing room for growth
They're mostly personal goals but goals that I think I need to implement in 2024. What are some of your guys' personal goals?
As for the business, starlightpaperstudio, and all that comes with it... Here are some of the goals that I'm hoping to pursue this year:
- More journaling kits--especially a second round of the kpop collection
- Collaborations???
- Hobonichi styled stickers
- More doodles and character stickers
- New foil designs
- ... maaaaaybe, MAYBE, washi (I have drafts from three years ago that I may update and get samples of)
- Finding a washi/pet tape manufacture
- And lastly, stationery items including keychains, notepads, sticky notes...
These are the sorts of things that I hope to bring to shop this year. It's still the beginning of the year and I know that people tend to be more ambitious at the start but lose sight near the end but it is one of my goals to be more intentional with the things that I say and the things that I do. Let's make at least 5/8 goals happen!!!
As for my professional career outside of the business--I'm a finally licensed vampire! I got my phlebotomy license at the end of December but with the passing of my grandpa and everything that comes with that... I haven't been able to perfect my resume, nor start applying but I hope that the process is smooth and I'll be able to find work soon. I'm nervous, excited, scared, and all the emotions that come with change... but nonetheless ready to start this journey.
What are you guys looking forward to this year? How will you start these goals/intentions? And, what sort of personal self-care things will you implement into your routine?
