01/11/2025

Hey there! I hope you all had an amazing week! Over here, I decided to take some time to chill before school starts up again. Life’s been feeling a little extra with all the planning and expectations that come with the new year. You know how it is—blogging, scooter riding, reading—they’re all things I love, but when I start overthinking, they can feel like work. So, I figured, why not try something that feels more… freeing? Enter: drawing.

 

Now, I’ve had a bit of a rocky relationship with drawing. For the longest time, I felt like I had to be “good” at it for it to matter (whatever “good” even means—because honestly, Dadaist art is some of my favorite, and it’s as unconventional as it gets!). But this year, I’m working on my resolution: to “make myself proud.” Part of that means letting go of worrying what others think and standing by my opinions, ideas, and choices. Drawing feels like the perfect way to practice that.

 Choosing a subject to draw may seem like a small decision, but for someone like me, who’s often indecisive, it feels like a declaration of certainty—even if it’s not fully figured out yet. I find that there’s power behind this behavior. It’s a reminder that life isn’t about getting it all perfect. It’s about showing up, giving it a shot, and learning along the way.

This process reminds me that we all face challenges in asserting our perspectives. If we don’t become comfortable with making choices, we risk allowing others to define the world for us. That’s not entirely a bad thing, but for those of us striving to contribute something meaningful to the world, we can’t live solely in the shadow of someone else’s vision. Especially in a society dominated by massive corporations vying for our attention, reclaiming our individuality becomes an act of resistance.

So, if you’re reading this, here’s your friendly reminder: believe in yourself! Seriously, give yourself some credit. It might sound cheesy, but leaning into your own potential really works. And hey, drawing might not be your thing, but whatever you do, let it be something that makes you proud.