Now that 2024 has come to a close, I’ve been reflecting on everything the year brought—its challenges, surprises, and moments of growth.

Looking back reminds me how important it is to pause and appreciate the journey, not just the destination. Reflection helps us celebrate progress, even when it doesn’t feel obvious, and it lays the foundation for what’s to come.

This post is about all that I plan to attempt and achieve in 2025.

Accomplishments from the Past Year

2024 was a tough year, but when I take a moment to reflect, I realize just how much I accomplished.

I earned my bachelor’s degree, created and shared over 30 pieces of art, and kept writing a story that means so much to me.

Most importantly, I survived—and that’s something to be proud of.

My Plan for 2025

2025 is all about showing up for my art.

I’m done overthinking and waiting for the “right time”— this year is my chance to experiment, create boldly, and start building something I’m proud of.

It’s not going to be perfect, but i’t’s going to be real’m not aiming for that.

Here’s what I’ve got planned:

This Year, I’m Focusing on My Craft

As a self-taught artist, most of what I’ve learned comes from observing the world around me rather than following structured lessons—I’ve never been great at sitting still for those! This year, I’m determined to dive deeper, experiment more, and sharpen my skills in ways that feel natural to me.

Outside of art, I’m working on landing a job to help fund my creative passion.

Once things fall into place (and they will!), I’ll finally launch my art business, offering prints for anyone who connects with my work.

Content Creation

Last year, I used school as my excuse to avoid fully committing to creating quality content. But now that I’ve graduated, it’s time to step up.

My focus this year is on learning how to properly edit, tell compelling stories, and market myself in a way that feels authentic.

I’ll admit—putting myself out there and asking people to support my work still feels uncomfortable.

But life is short and I wanna rip off the struggling artist label that’s stapled to my forehead, so I’ll have to get over it. It’s time to let go of that mindset, and honestly? I’m excited to do it.

Trying New Things

This year, I’m stepping out of my comfort zone.

I’ve missed out on so many opportunities in the past because I was too shy, unsure, or anxious to take the leap. And while those feelings are valid, I’ve decided to face the difficult things head-on—even if I’m scared or uneasy. Writing this post is already a step forward! I’ve had this website for over a year and barely touched it, but here I am, finally using it.

I’m excited to pick up sewing again—tailoring my graduation outfit reminded me how much I love it, and I’ve got lots of projects planned. I’ll also be exploring new art mediums and sharing more of my writing!

Life in General

I’m 24 now, and I’m not sure if it’s growth or just age, but I’m done holding myself back. I recognize the struggles my younger self went through to get to where I am today, but I’m ready to leave that behind. I know I won’t become productive overnight, but I trust that every small step will add up.

2025 is going to be unlike any year I’ve had before, and I’m genuinely excited for it. I hope you’re looking forward to it too.

Happy New Year!

Stay safe and healthy this year.

– Ama