For most of my life, I didn’t really celebrate things aside from the obvious birthdays or anniversaries. Most of my achievements went by pretty much unnoticed, and then I’d just jump straight into the next thing. There was always an excuse. I was too busy, there was more work to do, or it just didn’t feel important enough to stop and celebrate. Last year, I decided to change that. I started celebrating more of my small wins, and even writing down my daily wins so I could look

I remember years ago, when I joined an art class in college. And before I say anything, this is not to sound petty, but hopefully it might help someone. I was so excited for that class. Drawing was the one thing I thought I had talent for. But my art teacher hated my work so much, I could hear his sighs every time I walked into the classroom, haha. One day he told me, “You should quit. You don’t have a future in drawing.” Yeah… It didn't feel good. Maybe it wasn’t the best wa

I’ve been thinking about how important it is to be genuine when someone shares something they’ve created with you. Because the moment they show it to you, they’re already being vulnerable. Creating something is deeply personal. And sharing it, takes courage. Whether it’s a drawing, a project, a small idea, or something they’re posting online… everyone starts somewhere. And sometimes, we’re the first people that get to support them. That matters. You don’t have to pretend to