Trying to get everything done. 

I listed my Christmas ornaments on Etsy. This was a call I struggled to make. I already have… a lot that I am working on. 

Like, 20 ornaments I need to make this week. 

This is exciting for me. It’s also a lot to stomach. Frankly, making extra money is excellent. And one of my greatest assets is being frugal and stingy. I have no issue putting my extra money directly into my savings account. 

I have a goal. A number in mind. A specific amount that I want in that account. I can be halfway there by the end of the month. 

I’m really proud of myself. 

I’m also tired. 

I always put my all into this month. For December, I worked really, really hard. And I am a hard worker all the time. This month, I take it from overachieving, hardworking, and success-focused to literally not sleeping because I can’t stop planning what I need to do. It leaves me a weird kind of tired. Like oh-my-god-I-know-I-drove-home-but-I-do-not-remember-it tired. 

And it’s totally worth it. For a month. 

I am comforted that with all of this work, I am still not making what I would be at an entry-level job I am passionate about. That sounds weird. 

Basically, I am excited that I am moving forward. 

Maybe next year I won’t have to work like crazy to afford holiday shopping. That said, I will still stick to my side projects in some capacity. 

It’s a passion project. 

It has to be for me to work this hard at it. 

Check out my Etsy shop. It’s all very handmade. I put a lot of effort into it. I appreciate every order.