Creative Blocks and Personal Challenges

It seems like it's been a while since I've updated this blog, and my only excuse is a lack of motivation. I'm still on the hunt for a new full-time job, and it has not been easy. The media industry has some disheartening news from publications shutting down and layoffs, causing myself and other fellow early-career journalists to struggle to find jobs.

I'm unsure how to write about art now when most of my brain has focused on job hunting. While I feel almost everywhere in my body holds a creative bone, I'm stuck on things to write about. Call it imposter syndrome, "I have nothing to say that will be worthwhile," or "No one reads my blog anyways, so why does it matter?"

I think it's fair to allow ourselves some grace as creatives. Sometimes our brain can't function how we want it to, and that's okay. I'm proud of myself for even writing this.

There hasn't been much new art I'm consuming (mostly Love is Blind or Law & Order SVU rerun episodes). Luckily, I plan on seeing The Little Mermaid this weekend, and I'll probably have a lot to say; she was my favorite princess growing up. For now, though, I just wanted to update on how I'm feeling, uninspired and lost. However, I know this feeling is temporary for me and all of you who read my blog. My personal life may seem foggy, but it always has the chance to clear up. I just may need some stronger cleaning products.