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Added 2021-02-09 17:10:38 +0000 UTCSomething a bit different from my usual stuff. I wanted to do a super mushy and personal piece for upcoming Valentine's Day. We all have our highs and our lows, and during my own lows I get hit with feelings of deep inadequacy. I lose all enthusiasm and energy for my work. I question the value and legitimacy of what I'm doing for a living. 'I'm not good enough to be doing this.' 'Everyone is just pitying me.' 'I should quit and go back to retail where I belong.' Stuff like this just echoes in my head.
I am so lucky and thankful that I have someone in my life who not only has the patience and understanding to help me through those times, but also convinced me to take a chance and make a living off of my art in the first place. This one is for the love of my life, because if it wasn't for him, probably wouldn't have believed in myself enough to be producing this content for you today.
The words are from the song 'Tunnels' by Arcade Fire, which always makes me think of him. Because he guides me past those dark, heavy thoughts and helps me see the light again.
Happy Valentine's Day everyone.
