Hey buddy,
Glad to have your eyes here again, I hope you’ve been thriving since the last time I wrote to you. As for me, I’ve just been there…meh. We meuve sha.
WARNING ⚠️: If you’re a lazy creative like me, this is for you; if you’re hardworking then this piece might put you off a bit but even though upon still, you’re welcome. Oya let’s continue 😉.
As the quiet and shy girl that I am, writing has always been a constant in my existence, my younger years were characterised by me being 80% in my head creating and writing, and 20% talking to people. It was the only outlet for my feelings (that I was comfortable with). Those ‘alone' moments gave me ample time to build my multipotentiality, soon enough I wasn't just writing, I was drawing, designing, creating stories or even creating songs. In retrospect, I never did keep a diary/journal per se but I always had one exercise book or wedding jotter that I’ll use to scribble/design all my randoms.
With all of these, one would think I’d be some sort of “passionate creator” but the truth is I’ve become LAZY.
I say this because I know within me that I could do so much more with these abilities (particularly writing- for the sake of this letter) but in most cases when I think about it I give up almost immediately before my ideas come together. I’m trying to reconcile the zealous girl I was - the one that created without limitations, with the person I am now.
I hope my words give hope to someone out there who’s just like me - you’re not alone, your dreams and talents are valid; you’re capable of doing incredible things that will knock the socks off the people that'll be privileged to come across you and your work.
This is also a (not-so) subtle reminder for you to bring that ‘idea' to life, that P that you’ve got going on in your head but you feel reluctant to go through with, Comrade, from one lazy creative to another - START👏🏾 THAT👏🏾 SHII 👏🏾 (aggressive much?? 👀). For real though, if you need someone to motivate (or force) you to get on with your stuff, I’ll be your plug. Hey, we could even be co-motivators - push me, I push you.
I’m supposed to insert a motivational quote here o, bhet I dunno which one to use (pardon my inadequacy jare 😪🤲🏾). Lemme not lie sha, I’m not very fond of them because they piss me off.
I love music so much and I’ll love recommendations from you too if you feel like it. As compensation for the absence of a motivational quote and also because I like putting people on to good music - I’ll attach a link to the song(s) for you to use and hol body.
Cue: Battle Cry by Angel Haze, Sia.
I bade thee, farewell Comrade, till my pen touches paper again (or my finger touches this keypad) with the motive of writing to you.
Stay jiggy and keep your head up.
Zee ✌🏾