It honestly blows my mind to see that I’m starting to build such a supportive community around my work. I never imagined so many people would connect so deeply with what I create. Of course, I’ve always appreciated every follower, but over time I’ve noticed there are people who truly support every piece I share…
I know I talk about this a lot, and maybe some people get tired of hearing it, but I’m not going to stop sharing my journey. Art journaling has truly helped change my life. Even on TikTok an app I never thought I’d enjoy I’m starting to meet wonderful people who share the same passions…
My imagination began when I was a child. Growing up feeling different, being bullied, and not having many friends, I created worlds inside my mind. I imagined characters living in fantasy lands, stories filled with adventure, and places where I felt safe and happy. My imagination carried me everywhere. Living with epilepsy meant spending days…
Art has always been a part of my life. I’ve loved creating since I was young, and writing has always felt natural to me too. Sometimes I find myself wondering why God gave me these gifts especially as someone living with apraxia of speech. In a way, it feels unexpected, even a little ironic. As…
I’ll be honest I never thought being a content creator would be this hard. In fact, I never even saw myself as one. When I first read that I was considered a “nano-influencer,” it went right over my head. I still feel like the same person I’ve always been just someone sharing what I love.…
Art journaling has transformed my year in ways I never expected. It showed me a strength I didn’t know I had the ability to stay committed and push through challenges for something I truly love. Along the way, I began creating videos and recording my voice. It hasn’t been easy I’m still getting comfortable with…
I’ve learned the importance of patience and trusting that the Lord has His own timing. In the past, whenever I started a project, I wanted to see fast progress without fully embracing the hard work that comes with it. When things didn’t move as quickly as I hoped, I felt discouraged and often gave up.…
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about the balance between my social media life and my personal life. For a long time, I shared freely focused on expressing my creativity, my imagination, and the emotions behind my work. My goal was simple: to reach people, to help brighten someone’s low day, and to create…
For the longest time, I never considered myself an artist. I believed art had to look a certain way polished, traditional, and fitting into a specific mold. I tried different forms of art and even took classes, but I never quite found where I belonged or what truly felt like mine. That changed when I…
Mental health is something deeply personal to me because it’s a journey I live with every day. For a long time, I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety. Even though those challenges are part of my life, I refuse to let them define or control me. Art journaling has become a powerful outlet that helps me…
As I get closer to finishing my class, I realize there are only a few weeks left. The deeper I go into the course, the more information there is to learn. One area that scares me the most is the financial side understanding money and how to keep a business afloat. That part worries me…
I can’t believe it’s already been a year since I started art journaling. Honestly, I’m more shocked that I’ve stayed consistent for this long. If you’ve been reading my posts or following my journey, you know I’ve started hobbies before and walked away when things got hard. That used to be my pattern. But this…
I have always been around computers, and in my previous job I spent several years typing constantly before being laid off. During that time, I was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. It didn’t affect me as much at first because I was already living with another challenge involving my hands. As a child, I had…
I never thought I would finish a notebook, but I was having so much fun with my art journaling that the pages seemed to fill themselves. Sharing my finished spreads on social media receiving praise and kind comments truly motivated me to keep going. When I finally opened my completed notebook and flipped through it,…
Starting a business means putting myself out there. I’m naturally a social butterfly. I love talking to people and connecting with others. But having Apraxia of speech sometimes makes me nervous. When I get excited or anxious, I tend to speak quickly, and it can be hard for people to understand me. That fear lingers…
Journaling with Sammy 