Newest Adventures

I am over the moon excited y'all! I was able to buy a domain name, and now have a domain name for my Portfolio. I know, I know. This isn't anything too special, but for me, it is the start of yet another adventure. This is a stepping stone I didn't think I would reach at this point just yet.

So you may ask, if this is the start of yet another adventure, what's next Janel? And honestly, I'm glad you asked. I am currently in my Masters Game Design program at Full Sail. It is a hefty workload. I know I can handle it, but I definitely don't want to burn myself out. Working full time at my job, and going to school full time with overtime at school (I have to intern to be able to graduate), I will burn myself out if I'm not careful. Though this is something I want, it will be a lot to balance. I have been working on trying to get a remote job somewhere, and it doesn't seem to be working in my favor.

I can already here you. I know what you are saying.

You want me to get to the point. And I will. I have planned on taking the name Dark and Twisty Haven, and turning it into a multifaceted company, and I am in the works of starting just that. I have experience building a website, and I have a really good understanding of it. I believe that I can do just as well as companies that already exist, but do it for a fraction of the cost that they offer it at.

And I promise, I hear you again. You are audibly rolling your eyes. I've done the math on what I would charge, and it comes out less than the competitors. So, if I can get enough business of people wanting me to create their websites, I will be leaving to start working on growing my business.

I am also working on creating games both for school, and both for practice. I am going to start taking the practice games, working out kinks, and publishing those at an affordable price and work that out.

Janel! That won't make enough money! How are you going to live off that? I know I won't be able to quit right away, and that I will be working essentially three full time jobs. (Don't forget all of the writing I will be doing!) But, I believe in my growth, and I believe this domain name is my sign that I need to do this.

If I can afford this, and I can make this work, then I can make anything work. I know that sounds like the beliefs of a child. But let's be honest, sometimes we have to give in to all of our childlike belief so that we can move forward. If I let the harshness of the world make a skeptic all the time, then I will never reach the dreams and goals I have set before me.

I also realize that to continue to grow, I have to start holding true and I have to make good on the deadlines I set for myself and all of you. I need to start writing more. I need to set days that I ensure I post a new blog. I need to set days and times I post on Facebook. The only way this will work, is IF I am true to myself and my brand.

All of that is to say, that you will FINALLY be hearing from me more. I PROMISE you and myself to put my brand and beliefs above all of the negative in my mind. I tend to fall short because I listen to the skeptic that this world has created. I listen to the negatives that life has drilled into me.

We circle back to the domain name. If I would have listened to all of the darkness swirling in my mind, I would never have gone through and registered a domain name. I never would have taken the leap, and I am currently feeling on top of the world. I want to thank those who read these, though they may be short, and for taking time out of your day. I know that everyone is busy and life is chaotic. Thank you for standing with me and growing with me.

I love each and every one of you. You are all beautiful. And this is your sign to listen to your inner child.