Beyond Three Months In: Still Choosing to Begin

Photo by Ena Marinkovic

My three-month anniversary with Presently You quietly passed on November 2nd.
I’m a bit late in mentioning it, but that seems fitting.

The last few weeks have been overwhelming. Work was intense, the world felt noisy, and I often disconnected by watching movies, replaying Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, and scrolling through TikTok to distract myself. That brief break, that small escape, allowed me to pause and clear my mind. It also gently suggested I might need a media detox.

During that time, Presently You rested, not because it was abandoned but because it was waiting.

I had drafts on my phone, ideas settled, and words prepared to share. Even when I wasn’t posting, I remained a writer. Looking back, I feel proud: after three months, I’ve produced 25 blog posts. That number alone is a subtle achievement, demonstrating consistency despite not having a perfect routine. It shows I kept showing up in my own way.

This blog is something I’ve long wanted to write.
I owe it to myself to keep going.

Looking toward 2026, I have exciting projects in development, with creative ideas I’m eager to share. I look forward to sharing them. To everyone here, whether you’ve read one post or many, thank you. I intentionally soft-launched Presently You to shield myself from pressure and perfectionism. Fear often makes us wait, delaying until we’re better, thinner, more confident, or more 'prepared'.

Recently, I saw a quote from Destiny on TikTok about the fear of being seen, not because of potential failure, but because we’re worried about appearing ordinary. It resonated with me. I’ve realized I’ve often postponed my dreams, waiting for the perfect version of myself. However, perfection doesn't create something extraordinary; presence does.

This blog has shown me that I don’t require approval to start. My plan doesn’t have to make sense to everyone; it only needs to make sense to me. Currently, Presently You exists because I love writing, storytelling, and sharing parts of a gentle, purposeful life. If my journey inspires even one person to honor their own pace, then it’s fulfilling its purpose.

I might have convinced myself not to start, but I decided to go on despite imperfections. Small steps are still meaningful; they build toward bigger steps, driving progress and momentum. Growth doesn’t require certainty, just a willingness to move forward.

My advice to myself and you is straightforward: Don’t wait for the ideal moment. Begin where you are. You can improve, adjust, and develop along the way.

This blog has been a safe space for me during difficult times. I hope it eventually becomes meaningful for others, too. Even if only a few readers engage, that's still enough—enough to be noticed and to matter.

Thank you for being here.
Thank you for reading.
Thank you for walking with me.

Sometimes the perfect moment is when you are least prepared.

Always dreaming,
Deja