I’m a few weeks into my goal of working on my story once a week. I’m still fleshing things out, but it feels so strange to pour into something that may not actually go anywhere. Still, there’s something beautiful about the process itself — showing up, creating, and believing that maybe it will.

I may be jumping the gun, but I’ve already done some trademark research on a few possible titles (I can’t help it — it’s the lawyer in me). Beyond the story, the real challenge remains: balancing my job with all my other endeavors.

Lately, I’ve been trying to figure out how to merge my content with my dream of being both a writer and a brand owner. That’s where a pinch of delusion comes in. How does one pour into a career and a passion project at the same time — without losing sight of either? I’ve come to realize that delusion isn’t about ignoring reality; it’s about believing in yourself before there’s any proof.

Maybe the key isn’t choosing one path over the other, but finding ways for them to coexist. Maybe I can leverage my legal career — the discipline, the structure, the strategy — and use it as a foundation for my creative endeavors.

Speaking of structure and strategy, I also decided to start organizing my closet this week — putting some things away and slowly replacing them with quality pieces. Kind of like how I’ve been reorganizing my time. I didn’t buy anything new (a miracle, honestly), which gives me the space to actually see what I already own. And funny enough, even though everything in my life still feels a little scattered, it’s all starting to align — little by little, it’s making sense.

Maybe that delusion isn’t so delusional after all.

Until next time,
– D.