In 2019, something happened with a client that gave me a different perspective about my life course and goals as a freelancer. It made me look at my business in a different way. I had to ask myself the big question: will I still be happy doing this the next 5 years? The answer brought me back to the numerous things I loved doing but left behind, like writing. 15 years ago I had no confidence in my writing skills. It was difficult to embrace it or excel on when I wrote monthly for a Dutch African local newspaper “African Bulletin” about my internship in Lagos, Nigeria. It was a challenging task, but brought me joy covering my experiences, until I had to return back to Amsterdam to face my thesis. The study pressure took up all my free time. After graduation my career kicked-off instant as a freelancer in the music business. I had no desire to go back to writing because all my energy and focus was to excel in the music sector. From Label manager/ Booker in the music scene, years later to (executive) assistant producer / production manager of events in the Dutch art scene. A melodious and artful business journey with highs and lows I love to share sometime. I certainly have no regrets taking those steps, it makes me who am I today. I am grateful to the universe for what I learned from those fields. Now I have to stand still in this pandemic, something I don’t like( I love to move and be in action). Forced to reflect on past glories and failures. That is one of the affects Covid-19 has on me. Looking at my fears and the obstacles, some I created myself. A critical self-assessment process where I take my time to face it one-by-one. Falling and standing-up to crawl or walk again in different paths. I am out of work now, instead of letting depression fully take-over ( trust me many times those ‘D’ days visits me), I am going for the things I love, feared and lost along the way. One of those things is my desire to write again. So, here I am!
My goal is to post once or twice a month. I hope to connect with people from all over the world ( I am a dreamer) through stories (business, culture, love, parenting, society, and so on) that has an impact in my world. I promise not to make it too corny (giggling here). As time evolves I will know which direction to follow, but for now you can read my first blog about the affect Corona virus had on me when the first measures took place in the Netherlands.
I will write about topics that over-occupy my thoughts. In this stage its all about learning and growing. So please do not hold back the feedback. Whether it is a typo, grammar error or simply your opinion about my post. I am all ears as long as it is respectful. Stay blessed, healthy and keep an open mind.
Thank you for reading! Are you picking up the things you love and lost along the way? Or are you satisfied where you are now? Share your thoughts. Feel free to comment and feedback in English or Dutch.
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