Don’t get me wrong, the anxious voice in my head hasn’t been silent either. Working at a small art driven business during a time where people are looking to replace artists with AI along with general financial struggle (even for people who have traditional financially “safe” jobs) is a risk to say the least. The fact I can pull off being a full time artist without a well off family is insane on its own, the risk factor rings loud and clear in my mind. 

The thing here is despite that risk weighing in, I still have confidence and hope for working here. Maybe I’m just crazy (which wouldn’t be wrong to assume), but I’m not feeling the same doom and gloom as I did for the past two years. I can think normally without those annoying pessimistic thoughts obstructing my conscience. I’m able to pay my bills, I’m having a good time, and I think that is enough to stick around at SPC.