A Promise To Myself

I want to share something I promised myself. And no, it’s nothing scandalous—LOL! This is more about where my mind is at as I get ready to open my shop again.

To be honest, I’m nervous. Scratch that—I’m really nervous. I feel like I’m standing at the edge of a big moment, but I have no idea if I’m about to fly or fall flat on my face. Ever since I revamped my shop—new look, new feel, new everything—I haven’t made a sale yet. And let me tell you, that little fact likes to whisper in my ear at the worst times. What if nobody buys anything? What if this flops? What if all the effort, time, and money I poured into this goes unnoticed? You get the idea.

But here’s the thing—I don’t want to let that fear decide the story for me. Because I’ve worked so hard for this. I’ve put in hours designing, crafting, and planning every little detail. I’ve imagined the moment I get my first order notification, the joy of packing up someone’s happy mail, and the satisfaction of seeing my creations find a home. I see other artists, crafters, and stationery shop owners sharing their packaging vlogs or showing stacks of outgoing orders, and I feel two things: pure happiness for them and a little hope that one day, that could be me too.

So, I made myself a promise. No matter how this launch goes—whether I sell out, sell a little, or (yikes) sell nothing at all—I won’t let it be the end of my story. Because this shop isn’t just about making sales. It’s about building something that matters to me, finding my people, and putting my creativity into the world in a way that feels right.

I don’t know what’s going to happen, and yeah, the uncertainty is scary. But instead of letting that fear win, I’m going to keep moving forward. I’ll keep creating, keep learning, and keep finding new ways to make this dream work.

And to those of you who have been here, cheering me on, reading my thoughts, or just silently rooting for me—I see you. You have no idea how much it means to have this little corner of the internet where I can share my journey, doubts, and small victories.

Maybe success doesn’t happen overnight, and maybe my journey will look different from others—but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth it. Every small step, every lesson learned, and every connection made along the way is shaping something special. I’m learning to trust the process, embrace the unknown, and find joy in the little wins, even if they don’t always show up in the form of sales just yet.

At the end of the day, this shop is more than a business to me—it’s proof that I’m chasing something I truly care about. It’s proof that I’m showing up for myself, that I’m believing in my creativity, and that I’m taking a chance on something that makes me happy. No matter what happens, I know I’ll look back and be proud that I tried. Because trying—even when it’s scary—is already a form of success.

So, here’s to the unknown, to creativity, and to believing that good things are coming. Because if there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s this: I’m not giving up.

Thank you for being here. 💛