I threw together this website in about 15 minutes using a theme I didn’t like, so now I’m slowly improving it, and I need blog posts. Why is it easier to plan and execute content for other people but not yourself?
The last, I don’t know, maybe ten years, have felt like running on a hamster wheel. Building, building, building. I felt like I was so behind in my career because I messed around for so many years in my 20s. No regrets! Totally worth it. But the last ten years have felt like ten marathons. (And a literal one!)
I got to where I wanted to be professionally. Checked off all the boxes I had in my 30s and early 40s. Did what I needed to do. Walked across Spain. Spent a week in Hawaii this year; that was nice. I feel like I’m retired. Itching for a new adventure.
Earlier today I was cleaning up (having some work done on the house) and I thought, I really feel like I’m retired.
What’s next?
Another book. That’s the obvious answer. I have ideas. But I’ve been feeling disconnected from my creativity lately.
Too much dopamine wasted on too many distractions.
So, I’m thinking about doing some kind of journaling project next year. Or…I don’t know. I’m in love with Hobonichi journals, maybe taking inspiration from the lovely people online who do beautiful collages in them?
I’m. Not. Sure.
But I do know it’s time to start working on my own projects again, rather than doing everything exclusively for others.
We’ll see how things go.