First Sale! in The Road Ahead

I wish it wasn’t such a pain in the ass to get pictures uploaded here. I’d love to post some of my work and travels and left a comment on the new PB Overlord’s entry about it. I just want to upload from my desktop, is that too much to ask? I’ll see if I can’t get around to posting some pics anyways, as I’m really proud of what I’ve been doing.

And I made my very first sale today! I burned a Sailor Moon and vegan pin sized pieces for a friend on FB. Monday was my gf’s birthday and I created a woodburnt mobile for her as a gift. I’m super happy with how it turned out, including the dog portrait. I put my name and her husband’s name on one heart, the names of her doggos with a portrait underneath, and then one of her name with a wand and a ball of yarn.

I know it’s just one sale, but I do want to print out my Paypal balance and hang it up as record. lol I’ve got a ton of sketches and different ideas to work with and I think this could be the start of something for me. They’re not picture perfect, but with the shaking in my hands the way it is, I’m ecstatic with what I’ve turned out so far. And I started thinking about all the different ways I can offer these pieces. Necklaces, bracelets, charms, earrings, coasters, pins, dice, mobiles, and more. I’ve got a drill and a hot glue gun, watch out world! :)

I’ve been posting a lot about my Truth Campaign, and as exciting as it is, it’s also been extremely exhausting. The current plan is that on Tuesday, me, my gf (who is coming along for support, which I appreciate SO FUCKING MUCH), and my two sisters are going to get together for the first time since my youngest sister had her seizure, and we’re going to share our stories with each other in person. Then, we’re going to the police to make our statements, and we’re doing it in the town where the latest incident happened, and where I’m hoping we’ll see more immediate results. The abuse happened all across SE Wisconsin, Burlington, Port Washington, West Bend, so it was difficult to decide where to go to make our stand.

I’m looking forward to it, and at the same time, I’M SO FUCKING ANXIOUS. All of these memories and flashbacks floating around have kicked up a lot of dust and I’m doing my best to be kind to myself and do what I need to keep the ship right. I’m glad that my meds knock me out, otherwise I’m sure my sleep would be jacked up. My PTSD is rearing up and I’ve been on a heightened level of awareness and sensitivity for a few weeks now. But I’ll get through it. I’m thankful for all the love and support that readers here have offered, I feel so grateful for the on-going support that my girlfriend has been providing and it all comes together to remind me that I really am loved and cared for. I have amazing people all over the globe that have voiced their concern, offered well wishes, and helped me remember that if nothing else, I’m strong. Strong in character, strong in spirit, strong in the ways that really matter to me. Thank you to everyone that has noted me, snapchatted me, instagramed me, FB me, Xboxed me, the support is unreal and genuinely appreciated.
Y’all truly are the wind beneath my wings.

Last updated May 17, 2018