With the start of every season, I dream of it being calmer than the last. Yet, as September arrives, there’s still no sign of slowing down. My life may appear slow and peaceful—at least, that’s the way I present it in my quiet blog, as I strive to show my life through that lens. But in reality, everything moves at a frantic pace, and I barely keep up with the schedule I’ve set for myself.
Most of my photographs focus on nature and the search for tranquility, but in truth, I’m always caught in a creative routine. Even during seemingly peaceful moments, like a quiet walk along a forest path or tea on the garden veranda, my thoughts are constantly immersed in work. I’m always thinking about how to improve a project. Even officially on vacation, lounging on a deck chair, I’ll be thinking about work. I’m always busy.
But paradoxically, it’s my work that can also calm me. It’s funny that in my blog, I find my peace. It’s the blog that helps me unwind from my own thoughts, from the chaos of my ever-flowing schedule. I feel truly happy when I can sit down for an hour or so with a cup of tea, edit some photos, and write a couple of thoughts.
I love the feeling of serenity that blogging brings, as if my vision of the world—something that only I could see before—suddenly becomes tangible. I’ve been adjusting the design of the site (and I continue to do so, as I feel the design is not yet perfect) and with each tweak, I feel more like my blog is becoming exactly what I want it to be.
With every month, more of me is reflected in it—more beautiful places and aesthetic photographs, more folklore and fairytale-like editing, more shimmer and charming elements. I love mixing things together and finding new ways to add something more. I love discovering myself through blogging.
Once upon a time I could only imagine in my head what my website might look like, but now it’s here and it exists, even though it’s still so young. But it’s amazing that before, when I was creating it in my mind, I planned it out to the point where I thought I had thought of everything I could think of. From the logo design and balloon icons, to the very concept of what the narrative should be about.
But the more I write, the more his features change. It’s probably hard to catch and only I can see it, but I like to see the changes. Because things aren’t exactly going the way I originally intended. Some of the design elements and category I’ve been working on for so long have fallen away altogether. I could feel a sense of regret about it, but I’m very happy about it, that I can make my project cleaner and simpler. Without clutter and mess. It’s like I’m clearing out not only my site, but my head as well and it gives me a feeling of deep satisfaction.
People say that everyone should have a secret garden, which could be anything – a really real flowering garden full of roses; their own library or a beaded bracelet weaving class. Actually, the occupation is not important. What matters is that you, when you get into your little garden, can experience a moment of peace and quiet.
For me, my secret garden is my quiet blog, and I’d be happy if, as you wander through the pages of my personal story, you connect with it.
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