YOUR NAME, IN ART:

When I was much younger and had all the free time to doodle (in school), my most doodled "image" was my name. I remember doing it in blocks, cursive, shadow...

I remember the ease of doodling my name... It allowed me to be full of myself (hello teenage stage!), but I also didn't have to worry or think about what/how I was doodling. It was like a little time for my brain to feel occupied but relaxed at the same time.

Well, I think the knowledge of me posting this on my blog in the future added some pressure I didn't think I would necessarily feel. Did I "doodle" the above image? I did not. I started off as a cursive name.... I did not like the look of it. I tried to add other designs to it and hated it even more! Eventually as I was rummaging through the many little crafts I had; I found a color your own sticker book and used it to cover up my doodle and colored in my name instead.

When I was done (many days after the noted 1/1/25 date); I only realized I was trying to impress the "world" OR myself.... for no reason. Seriously, this was supposed to be the most casual/easy going prompt ever and I made it hard for myself for no reason. I honestly wanted to start a second book just to be more mindful of it! Hopefully, I remember this lesson for future journaling.

Don't make things hard for yourself for no reason.

I must remember my journal is for me, even though I'm sharing.

Remember your life is for you, even though you're sharing it with others. Take it easy on yourself.

-H