For the longest time, I felt overwhelmed at the thought of starting any project. There were plenty of reasons for this, but it mostly boils down to “self-doubt.” Sort of like imposter syndrome. Or maybe exactly like it. But that’s not the point—it’s that I was scared to dive into anything creative because I thought I just wasn’t good enough.

Maybe it comes with age, but I don’t worry as much about that now. I’ve also realized that, no matter how much I try to avoid it, my inner calling is to create—to make, explore, learn. Is that my life’s purpose? To be a creator, a crafter? Who knows.

The problem is—and has always been—that an artist in any field usually can’t support themselves purely through creative work. I’ve got a full-time job, which, honestly, drains a lot from me. But if you want to succeed at what you love, you have to push yourself. So, while I’m still building the habit of creating content for this page, updates might be a bit irregular at first. I promise I’ll do my best.

For now, I’ll focus on blogging, whether that’s random thoughts, insights, or sharing the joy I find in small DIY projects around the house.

So, what kind of DIY projects, you ask? Well, living in an apartment definitely has its challenges. Small spaces can’t always handle all the shit we accumulate, so we’re forced to tap into our inner geniuses and find creative ways to organize the chaos. That’s how I feel, anyway. It’s not always obvious how to rearrange things to make space. Take that plastic bowl that’s been sitting on the dining table for nine months because there was nowhere else to put it. Take some wood, make a couple of small shelves in those half full drawers, et voilà. Or the shelves in the living room—sometimes you search everywhere for organizers but find nothing that fits quite right. Why not make it yourself? A simple box in the dimensions you need, made from cardboard lying around, a little decoration…et voilà.

These are the kinds of projects currently on my mind. And when they’re done, something else always needs fixing. A blessing or a curse? I’m not sure. But “work in progress” describes how I feel about nearly everything.

Just to be clear: this page won’t be a how-to guide. It’s more of a “hey, this looks cool—let’s see what happens” kind of space. Trust the process, and see what awaits on the other side.

Anyway…

If you’re still reading, thank you so much. It really means a lot. There’s a long road ahead, and I haven’t quite started the journey yet.

Stay safe,

Commodore Bo, out.