I
have been working on jewelry for over a year now. As a source to
comfort depression and a need for expression, armor/jewelry making
has been a solid friend for some good time now. It got me through a
32 day USA tour with Cigarette, was inspired by and sold at farmer's
markets in Hawaii, and my first job in Richmond 9 months ago was at a
bead store, where I excelled with it's amazing resources to generate
new ideas. About a month ago, I was approached by a woman at the
Starbucks I go to almost every day about a necklace I was wearing - a
necklace that I made. She asked who made it and as soon as she found
out it was me, she became excited and asked me to come into her store
so that she could sell them. Last night these necklaces left my hands
and went to their new temporary shelter - Need Supply. My hopes
through this opportunity is to continue to elevate the integrity and
quality of my work and be inspired. And I have to say, not much of
why I create stems from sadness now, but instead through excitement
and gratitude. Thank you to everyone who has supported me through
this silly hobby (that didn't have to go anywhere besides just making
things for my friends, which will never stop anyway). All the warmth
and love, I couldn't ask for more! An affirmation of sorts has taken
place and just know if you continue to be genuine with yourself and
your work, anything is possible and opportunities are everywhere.
DTDT forever and always!
