It seems like it's been a long time in the making, because in a way it has, but Bun Cafe as a project is finally complete and officially launched as of January 1st, 2022. I came up with the idea to do this years ago by now but couldn't find the time or energy to follow through. After only 2 months of dedicated work and focus, I've launched a full storefront filled with my own bunny themed art and products, the proceeds of which will help support rabbit rescue and welfare groups. This start will be small, I'm an unknown entitiy right now. But it's still something worth doing that brings me happiness.

I'm out to start off this year on a different sort of note, signifying a new direction and focus. Which is why I chose the 1st of January as the launch date for Bun Cafe. It's something I couldn't have pictured myself following through on just 6 months ago. The fact I've been able to over throw my own self doubt has been a huge accomplishment. In this way, launching the first of the year is a literal fresh start. If you're reading this, please hop on over to Bun Cafe and check it out. I've also set up an Etsy storefront to get some exposure in a marketplace setting.

In terms of personal goals or resolutions for the year, I don't plan on setting one. I feel like I'm already a head. Traditionally, a new year begins with me being absolutely burnt out from the mad rush of work/over time that has to get done before the holidays, feeling overcome with crippling depression from the winter darkness and facing horrible anxiety that I need to jump back into burn-out mode immediately following the new year. Quitting my job brought about struggles with a sense of identity, feeling lost as to where I should put all my energy and a fear of instability as to what my future will be. But it also bought me so much freedom and space to breathe that I haven't had for a very long time. It's been hard, but for once I didn't end my year feeling like I'd hit a new all time low. There are possibilities in front of me.

If there was a theme to 2021, I'd say it was "comfort zones". A lot of sitting in comfort zones to avoid things that scary, and also forcing myself out of them to make progress in new areas. I think this will continue on into 2022. I'm optimistic.