I’ve thought about it hundreds of times.
A new blog, my own space where I can gather thoughts, feelings, photos. Free from Instagram’s algorithms and hustle. But every time, it was easier to open the notes app on my phone, scroll through other people’s websites, and tell myself, “I need to think about it more.”
How do ideas even turn into reality? When life is already packed with tasks, when you want everything to be perfect—from categories to design, from content ideas to visual aesthetics. The answer always seemed obvious: just start writing. But in reality, the idea stayed in my head—a beautiful draft, a folder filled with dozens of concepts and plans. I got caught in a whirlwind of plans, where every step demanded perfection, and doubts kept me from starting. “Just a bit more, I’ll figure out the details—then I’ll start,” I kept convincing myself.
I imagined what the site would look like, what sections it would have, how the words would resonate with readers. But the thought of dealing with the technical side and design turned everything into chaos. Structure, settings, presentation? Honestly, all I wanted was one thing: to write. About delight, beauty, emotions, the things that make a day special.
And the days went by. I reread drafts, edited old notes, rewrote lists of ideas. I did everything except the one thing that mattered—pressing the “Publish” button.
Was it a lack of focus? Self-discipline? Action? Persistence? Or all of it at once?
In truth, what was missing was just one thing—the first step.
And so, here it is — my first step