Hi, I know they say pity parties are supposed to be for one but I’m sending you an invite to join right now. Anyone else super tired of having to do the whole influencer schtick, of having to swim through the social media sea because it’s the only way your creative passion gets a chance to actually exist? It’s great right? This whole creative renaissance we get to go back to because of TikTok and other apps. I’m so glad we all have a place we can share and shine. But dang it, I’m so over the amount of time we gotta put into self marketing for that millisecond of discoverability. Yes, I’m pouting, yes I get the necessity and that I’m not the only one in this. But, man, i just want to focus solely on my writing, on my artwork, on my video making. I want to be just my creative self! And before you bring your logic up in here and ask me “why don’t you then?” Nobody’s forcing you to be an influencer. I know, it’s my own fault! I’m the dumb one who wanted to make this into my career. Doesn’t mean I still don’t wanna whine and mope about it every once in a while. So, instead of a moment of silence I’m just gonna scream into this pillow for a second, feel free to join. Thanks for dropping by my pity party. I’m going to go get back to work now.