Some years are for growing;
but this one.
This one is for
BLOOMING
-Lauren M. Garcia

This quote perfectly sums up my 30th year. Each year I grow and learn. Each year has proven to be better than before. My 30th is no exception. I posted this on my IG a few months ago. It was around the time we started the “-ber” months. I wanted to pause and reflect on everything that happened during my 30th year. We all know that the ‘-BER” months move so quickly.

As I get older it seems time just moves a lot faster, there’s never enough time in the day to do everything I want or need to.  My 30th year has been very trying, difficult, productive, eye opening and happiest so far. I not only continued to learn and grow, but I also bloomed. I continue to learn to accept all my flaws, to do better, to push the envelope, to step out of my comfort zone, to do what makes me happy and unapologetically.  It’s taken a long time, but I’m learning to put forth what is more important, to take care of myself so that I can take care of others.

I am just so thankful for the people who are in my life. To those who encourage, support and show love unconditionally. I strive and thrive because of each of you. To suffer from #depression and #anxiety a lot of times it feels like the cards are stacked against you. Some things that are so simple to others seems like such a huge hurdle, but you can’t give up.

Surround yourself with those who love, accept and understand you. Do things on your own time, your own rules and just #BLOOM your own way. Find what makes you happy and I’m so happy that I finally started #KhayesKreations because it helps with how I cope with everything. Arts and crafts has always been my go to. Whether I am feeling sad, angry or happy, crafting was my outlet. Never would I have thought of selling my crafts, let alone displaying them for public view.

In doing this I have been able to step out of my comfort zone. Taking in the orders and chatting with clients and having to process the orders in a given time has definitely held me more accountable. Sure there is a tad bit of “proCRAFTinating” but overall this is a step in the right direction. Don’t get me wrong this didn’t come out of nowhere. I’ve been making arts and crafts since I could scissors and crayons. I would make things for friends here and there, it was with the encouragement of my family and friends that I started my Etsy shop back in April of 2018 but didn’t post my first listing until Oct 2018.

This is what I’m passionate about. Being able to turn my clients ideas into something worthy to be displayed. It also helps me cope. Mental health isn’t something to be embarrassed about, the more I talk about it the more I realize I’m not alone. I hope you all find what makes you happy.