Update: Long Post
- TK2THE
- Jul 18, 2021
- 6 min read
Again, another long post. I hope whoever reads this enjoys the thoughts I share. I'm not trying to get too raw or personal, just excited. Just happy. Just proud. Just humble.
1. New Stickers: Propagandá!
I made a new sticker. This one had me smiling a lot. It's holographic. Did you know that the definition of 'holographic' is "of, relating to, or being a hologram". I'm guessing it's because of the depth of the imagery, but here's the photos.
I was holding it feeling like Thanos when held the Cosmic Cube for the first time. You know, I don't even know if people are going to appreciate any of the references I make, but I'm not going to stop making them. Yea, these definitely brought a smile to my face.
As of right now, I'll be using them as pack-ins for larger orders. I have been putting them up & giving some out, but I'll start to be more exclusive with them in the future.
Side Story: Okay, peep...I went out to get some thread from Michael's & go to Shake Shack to meet my fit model & give her a top because they in the same area, right. Not going to lie, it was a journey just getting over there; the bus never came & the cab said five minutes but it was more like ten. I still did what I had to do & my fit model even covered the cost of my meal at Shake Shack (she's a manager there, I used to work for her lol). It was around nine-thirty at night when I finally got out of there. I wasn't trying to miss that last bus. Long story short, I got on the wrong bus...ended up like elven miles away from home, phone on one percent. I make the best of the situation by putting up these stickers at a train station & around the city I'm in. Get on the train, get to the next station & while I'm waiting, I put up more. This guy takes interest & asks about it. Turns out, he's from Florida & he likes what I'm doing. He was with a girl, so I just assumed that was his girlfriend & tried to avoid making eye contact with her because guys be weird about they girlfriend. I think she said bye to me, but I wasn't sure & I felt bad because I didn't want to come off as a jerk either but I didn't say anything. I was just happy that something good came out of me getting lost at midnight lol. He said he wanted a shirt.
2. New Colors For Cropped Crewneck!
I have finally finished doing all of the crewnecks I spoke about in "Just Chatting".
I think by the third one, I had finally got the formula right. I'm only posting a photo of the red one because it's the only one with good lighting. I may invest in a lighting set next...
I am proud of this because they are amazing, adorable & cozy. I have two things in mind when it comes to this though. I won't share now, but rather act accordingly & save for a future unveiling. I do hope people appreciate the time I put into each one. It can be annoying because of how repetitive it is to make these. It was very exciting though.
3. New Model?
My friend had hosted a birthday party for his girlfriend at his house. A small get together. He invited me over, there were others there that I knew. One person in particular introduced me to a lady that I did not know; Tess. He asked if she would be willing to model for me. I'm for it because, I need photos & I want to get back into photography for my brand. Honestly, I think she's very sweet & cool. After I showed her my cropped crewnecks (yes, I had them in me because I was proud of what I did & wanted to show my friend, not knowing this was going to happen), she literally folded them all & put them away in my backpack. Stuff like that do not go unnoticed by me. That's a wavy character trait. Nothing was set in stone, but I am looking forward to working with her.
4. Poetry Break
I wrote this a July first. I had been waiting to share on my blog. This has nothing to do with adorá, just wanted to share with whoever is willing to read.
Unreasonable doubt keeps my mind trapped in a pool of despair when you invade my heart's personal space
Attention from you is always a negative because I know it's only given to take
This is not a game, no time to turn ace of spade into a queen of diamonds
Should I build a house on an island so you know that my thoughts are private?
I didn't mean it, I mean, I meant it, but I didn't think you would had kept it
Maybe I should had left it
Maybe some connections should be separate
Like lilac & indigo, the sun & flowers
Moonlight silver lining, but the sunrise reveals golden hour
This won't be forever so excuse my peace of mind
Can't forgive the lack of empathy, but we all will in due time
If the truth was told, the sense of it all wouldn't be the key to setting you free
You never owned a lock, it was all me
Although I called this point "Poetry Break" it's ironic because I was on a break from poetry. I think I'm going to start writing more frequently. I have written several things recently, but this is my first poem in a very long time. Feedback is welcomed.
5. First Gift Box!
Yes, I am sending out the first gift box! Due to the circumstances, the first person to receive their gift box will be Spice. I did want to send out Ilan's & his wife's first, but I couldn't get the blanks I needed to produce certain pieces for him. I want it to be unique pieces for the both of them & for them to get their stuff at the same time. I'll rather wait till I got it right to send that out their way. With Spice, I already have her measurements so I can just go on & ship her box out tomorrow. If anything, Tuesday at the latest.
I think I'm sending her about six to seven items, but this is just the first. There's things that I'm working on now that, by Winter, I'm going to need her to be in. I don't want to base my vision around her being a staple, but I do want her to have a major role. I can't say what I desire just yet, but know...I feel like she's a star. I want to help push her into stardom.
6. Prioritizing Upcoming Projects
I have several concepts I want to get out for Winter. I wasn't able to do what I wanted this summer, but I'm grateful because I made connections that are worth more than money. The opportunities that's come my way are once in a lifetime. What I had planned can always be done next Summer, or even during the Winter, just changed to be suited for the weather.
I cannot share what I have instore for my brand, but I can promise you that it's extremely amazing & dope. As of right now, I think I'll be focusing on a series of hoodies & the custom pants I mentioned once before. The other projects including things like shoots, my website, collaborations & more will all be prioritized to fit what I am working on currently. I'll be sure to work on making blog posts more conducive & structured to show the progress of each project stretching over multiple posts better.
7. New Instagram Page!
I created the account & page. Along with this, I'll be reworking the Facebook page & making a new Twitter as well. I don't know if there's another social media platform I need to get on. I do want to make a Patreon, but that'll be later in life. I'll link the new page once I get everything straighten out.
Personal Reflection
Humans are interesting. I am relearning how to separate myself from things & people. I used to do it all the time, whether it was good or bad. Now, I'm just going to do what I know to do. Then, it's the people that need someone who won't judge them for their actions & show them grace. I am misunderstood, so I understand. I'm just going to do what I can. Keep doing what is right. There is more I wanted to say, but I'll just leave it here for now.
When you don't know who you are, you do things that are unbecoming of yourself.
I wish you all success. I appreciate who ever took the time to read this. Have a blessed day. I love you.
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