i have impostor syndrome

and i’m letting it keep me from using this website to its fullest potential. i'm sorry, but i'm finally here, and i'm ready to commit to myself.

i fancy myself a writer, yet i have this inexplicable fear of sharing my work with the world. sure, you don't necessarily have to open yourself up to critiques and prying eyes simply to earn the title of "writer," so perhaps this dilemma is moot. regardless, for a long time now, i have detected this spark growing within my creative psyche that i have struggled to identity. today, i finally found the right word for that spark.

accountability.

i need accountability. i need a routine - for writing, for creating, you name it. so, i'm going to post creative ramblings to this blog on a weekly basis.

i'm not sure if this post really counts as a creative ramble... i would probably qualify it as more of a frantic introspection, so i will be back soon with a proper piece to get the ball rolling here!

in the meantime, please enjoy one of my favorite snaps from a recent walk around westwood. the botanical garden at golden hour is truly a sight to behold.