In primary school, my mom always said I did too much. I participated in every possible activity and was good at them too. Which, honestly, I don’t think is/was a bad thing. The bad thing, however, was how they quickly became the “I used to” things. Now, she jokes a lot that I love to have a buffet even though I only take small bites of everything.
One of my biggest flaws is consistency. It’s so easy to start something, but it’s always a battle to keep going at it. Thankfully, this newsletter is something I’ve kept going at recently.
In 2020, I started a journaling brand. It gave me so much joy, especially because I made it myself at home. With time, lockdown, and the cost of the dollar rising, I stopped pushing. To be fair, I was a teenager with a printer, paper, and Aliexpress coupons.
After some time, I got into digital template making because it meant doing something I still enjoyed. If you know me, you know that I’m a bank of ideas. I have so many things I want to do and persons I want to be. It’s scary most times, knowing how unfulfilled I would feel if I never got to do these things.
I’m trying again. I’ve probably said that over a million times now; maybe the millionth time will count. In a bid to explore my ideas, I came up with Squiggle Club to be a home to hobbyists and people with multiple interests like me.
If you’re a book lover or would love to gift your bookish friends, wiggly stamps from Squiggle Club would be perfect!
The past few months have been a jarring eye-opener, and it’s so interesting to see me pull through so far. It has become one of the most important things to me right now, and my biggest fear is that it’ll fail.
Starting a business is not an easy feat, but I’m willing to try because I love myself enough to explore my ideas. My mind is home to many, and I’m more than happy to share it with the world.
I’m writing this not because I’m happy to be starting a business but because I’ve realised how afraid I am. Yet, I’m doing it, afraid.
lulu’s recs of the week
To read
The courage to be disliked is an amazing book about philosophy by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga.
Esther Sorkpor’s article on The Nigerian manosphere and the rise of incel culture is a much-needed reality check. Everyone needs to read this.
To listen
Hot and unbothered’s episode on how to stop overthinking NOW: guide to control your mind, manage anxiety, and find internal peace. Loved this episode so much; I’ve listened 3 times.
Lulu’s Yap station: The best podcast EVER🙂↔️