Where I have Been + Relaunching Goodbye Butterfly
My mom gave me this card right before my flight to Alaska last summer and I feel like it kind of set the tone for everything that has happened since.
There was a pivotal moment for me back in September 2019 where I was sitting down on the living room couch of a good friend with tear brimmed eyes. In that much needed pow wow, I discovered through some love filled honesty, that I desperately was seeking change but unwilling to actually make a change. And while I was in love with many aspects of my life, there was a part where I found myself incredibly unhappy. I felt like I had failed at the ripe age of 24 and it was because I was forcing something that wasn’t meant for me.
So I took a step back.
Several steps actually.
I peaced out on most social media platforms, tucked all my digital files into a big folder that read, “Important But Do Not Need”, and put up a landing page that showed that I was working on rebranding.
So where have I been?
I initially spent a lot of personal time with M and enjoyed the simple parts of this little life that we created. And as I was driving to my day job in the midst of that September, I was struck with an idea that truly changed the course of what remained of 2019. Studio Sides is a branch of this platform, as well as myself, that will eventually get a proper introduction. But for the time being, this is the beginning of my works of wander.
From digital downloads, pressed botanicals, and upcycled garments, this passion project has spiraled into a business that has truly made me whole. I have spent the tail end of 2019 creating, learning, curating this collective– and I have kicked off 2020 sharing it.
I talk a lot about how these last few years have honestly felt like I have been living in winter and while there are still a lot of personal obstacles that haven’t been hurtled, I have been feeling the warmth of summer sunshine on my cheeks and it has been blissful.
Moving Forward
I launched my other lovechild at the start of this year and here we are, four months in. I have been getting a lot of questions about what is going to happen to Goodbye Butterfly now that I am nurturing a digital newborn, and the truth is she isn’t going anywhere.
I have a vision for this platform and I miss writing for this outlet.
A select few of you know that I have been spending the last 3 years writing for a local marketing agency and while this job is everything I could ask for post-grad, I absolutely love connecting with you butterflies over our shared interests.
I have never been the most consistent person when it comes to my own personal projects but I am making it a point to change that as we spiral into the future. I haven’t determined a blog schedule but I have established the topics that I want to continue a conversation about.
The world can be a scary place, the internet even scarier, but this platform has put several sweet souls on my path that I would not have met otherwise. As we all try to navigate the uncertainty that this year has come to know, I hope that we can get to know each other a little better.
Until next time, tah.
Xx SOS
