now i'm in a dull wfh job that makes me want to scratch my eyes out. i have a substack and often do mini creative projects, but don't really feel like my creative pursuits tie into my professional life in the way i envisioned. i think younger me would be shocked, but happy, that i never got a nose job. i'm not sure if she'd like me.. i hope she'd understand that i'm trying my best, even if it doesn't always look like it
Oct 19, 2024
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is what our executive creative director said in a meeting but as a jaded designer suffering from creative burnout, i avoid hobbies that might require any design program. have i ever considered switching careers? yeah, everyday.... it's kind of painful to see myself actually be this way when i used to make time for passion projects outside of work. i did journal for a bit but now i find joy in sports/being active and spending more time with friends & family.
May 8, 2025
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having a creative job is so fun. I feel really lucky that I get to do what I enjoy as a livelihood. it just sucks when it's time to clock out and I don't feel satisfied creatively bc I was making art for a company ( I <3 capitalism!!!!) instead of for myself, but I feel too burnt out to do anything creative after.
so sad.
Mar 6, 2025
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…am I currently working two jobs? Yes. The overlap in schedule is minimal but I feel so fulfilled to get to work on these projects. My role is still undefined, but it’s becoming more real every passing day. Just being around some of these creatives, many of whom I’d admired via the internet has been incredible. I submitted a design yesterday and everyone loved it and I blushed. Here’s to working hard so my toddler can one day afford college (or like a really cool house, idk)
Jun 21, 2024
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it's been a week since i'm rid of it and tbh i don't really miss it; i just buy cd's from the charity shop and listen on my cd player when home. if i REALLY crave a certain song whilst out and about then i'll just go on youtube. so far it's nice to not have the decision paralysis of what music i want to listen to and i feel like i'm getting to experience music as more of a whole thing bc i can't just keep flicking between artists. and i'm not ashamed that i did enjoy coldplay's parachutes album on a soft and fading thursday evening!
Feb 9, 2024
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man, libraries ROCK !!!! what do you mean i can just chill here in this chair... in this warm building with high ceilings... all of these shelves full of delights like graphic novels and how to speak another language... and then i can take my favourite books home... FOR FREE ?!?! i am so happy i left the house to go to the library today
Jan 23, 2024
every year i make a new video to mark a theme that has defined the past year: this year it was all about addiction to the internet and subsequent feelings that time spent online takes me away from my sense of self !!!!
Oct 19, 2024