始めよう。

December 9, 2013

Another one of my clients said goodbye to me today. It was surprising but I saw it coming. I knew that nothing lasts forever with freelancing, only freedom, and I am thankful I was able to move on and say goodbye without too much stress. It was one of my favorite gigs, writing for a design and arts inspired blog. I need those in my life; arts and design, I mean, and writing about them completes my week. I used to write about these topics before, but not consistently; I only do some posts whenever something strikes me (which I cannot write on any blogs I am working on). My old blog used to feature artists and designers. But now I decided to focus on myself. That’s not too bad, is it?

始めよう means “let’s start” in Japanese, and that’s a fair reminder for me as this work week begins. I still have my clients who chose to work with me not just because of my skills, but because of who I am. And this is just the most wonderful ongoing working relationship I’ve ever had.

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What Poetry Is

December 9, 2013

Fine poetry is like a fluid of awkward words
Put together in strings
Which you hang out for all to see
On the clothesline by your backyard
Under the sunlight

 

Of course, you take it in
When the rain comes
And the thunders howled mad
When you sit inside your room
As flashes of lightning sparks in your eye
And you cowered under your bedsheets
To write a few words, and more
When you’re alone and can’t be still
And letters become your companion

 

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The day of the small feeling

December 7, 2013

Ah yes, these moments come.
You know, for those people who loves giving themselves away, there’s always a point when they feel empty.
Somehow, it disturbs me, because I’m having similar feelings right now.
I’m a bit scared that my client will not want my work.
I’m a bit scared that my agency may let go of me since I have been “consistently good” but I haven’t “got anything new to bring to the table.”
At this point I do feel stuck, although I am SO thankful to the clients who keeps staying with me no matter what. I love working with them and they always appreciate my work despite the growing demands of this business.
I mustn’t forget that being a Phlegmatic, I am constantly consistent. At work or whatever.
Everything is predictable, although I always do it with my best–if I’m not preoccupied by another emotion, that is.
And now, I feel a bit small, because my works are less exciting.

50 Ways To Take A Break

December 7, 2013

I am that unfortunate creature who is looking for things to do whenever there’s nothing to do. How about sitting at your desk, trying to write, when all that inspiration has been squeezed out, drained from and left your brain dry and flaky? I need to constantly remind myself to take a break, and this little illustration (thanks to its author) has been a favorite memo.

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