Almost There
I wrote a journal this weekend while in the midst of finishing my shop set up. It is crazy how long this process has lasted. Over a year at this point but I am ALMOST there and I can’t believe the end is so close. It has been a huge project and I can’t wait to share it with everyone.
I have decided to copy the journal I wrote during a break on Saturday here because it has stuck with me and I want to share it.
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
It’s been a long time since I put actual pen to real paper. I’ve been using my tablet to journal for the last couple of years, so this felt different in the best kind of way.
I just woke up from a nap a little bit ago and I’m sitting here with coffee, getting ready to tackle the last leg of this massive project. It feels like one of those things I may never be completely done with, but I’m getting close enough to finally start enjoying it.
I ordered a few things to help organize everything better, so I’ll have to wait until the end of next week before I can reach the point I’m calling “done.”
It’s really cool to watch the transformation and see my vision coming to life. It also reminds me that I am still capable of big things.
This whole journey has been a wild ride. For the first time in my life, I feel like I’m truly getting to know who I am.
Not just dreaming a dream, but investing in it.
Building it.
Working hard enough to bring the vision into focus.
Lately, there hasn’t been much interest in my products, but I’m still pushing forward.
Fighting to grow.
Trying to get out in front of people.
Still believing there is more ahead.
I would love to have a real store or studio one day. Maybe one of those buildings uptown with an apartment upstairs. That would be amazing.
The grandkids could hang out with me more.
No more daycare.
What a beautiful way that would be to spend the last chapter of my life.
Anyway...
I should get back at it and stay focused on the dream that’s right in front of me.
Journaling Prompts
What dream have I been quietly building, even when no one else could see the progress?
Where in my life am I closer than I think, even if I’m not fully “done” yet?
What would my next chapter look like if I let myself believe it could be beautiful?
