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Happy Anniversary!
Celebrating nine years of writing this newsletter!
Sula Found
last livejournal user
Studio Notes
On Trying
creative recharge
A Year of Creativity, Risks, and Failure
2024 was a year of embracing creativity, taking risks, and learning from failure. I ran into a colleague at a conference in November. We met years ago in a funder-grantee relationship—one of the first I learned to navigate during my tenure in my last salaried role. It had
community
Being annoying gets us free
I learned that sometimes people can’t stand you because uncovering the truth and confronting a new reality is uncomfortable.
Studio Notes
On Crafting a Creative Life
2024 marked the 10th anniversary of getting on a stage to tell a story about heartbreak, hot flings, and nurturing the version of myself that wanted to be loved. It was the first time I shared such intimate details of my life outside of a Livejournal entry, and I haven’
zines
New Zine Release: LUCKY
zines
Under the BART Tracks: A Preview from Negotiation
Studio Notes
Do I Have to Be Understood to Take Up Space?: An Essay in Three Parts
Two years ago, a colleague told me that I should get more comfortable with being seen. He didn’t know that I was emotionally beaten down and couldn’t be bothered with visibility. Despite my workaholic tendencies, the idea of visibility around work makes me itch. I couldn’t stand
Studio Notes
The impossible task of crafting a writer's statement
My writing might appeal most to people who struggle with knowing that what they want is at odds with what is expected of them. I want readers to feel capable of owning their desires as well as their mistakes.
creative recharge
Resisting the urge to apply for a degree program so I feel like I’m following my dreams
My relationship to academia is toxic as hell.
creative recharge
Discovering Connection Through Storytelling
It’s safe to say that without finding an online diary platform, I wouldn’t have started blogging or writing personal essays when I did. I wouldn’t have gained a better understanding of who I am, how I wanted to show up for others, and how I wanted others to show up for me.
Studio Notes
Recap of 2023
2023 was an emotional rollercoaster to say the least. I decided to leave my job of four years and start working towards a major career transition. It hasn’t been the most relaxing six months, but I made it to the other side. The past year reinforced my confidence in