Submerged in deep sensation: Drawing the 1st page of my Sketchbook 2018

Drawing has been one of my past time hobby ever since I knew I can draw quite well. The thought came to me when I was still in my Kindergarten days and I had an assignment which requires drawing a girl. I tried to draw and finished it but I wasn't sure If what I did was correct so I hid it and asked my mom to draw/make my assignment for me. And guess what? the drawing I made is far better compared to my mom's work (sorry mom, If ever you read this, truth hurts haha). I'm pretty impressed though, that I still remember this moment of my life considering I was so young and don't really give much attention to life other than just having fun. Assignments aren't really fun, right peeps?

The Drawback:

Months after I graduated college and landed a job. I kinda ran away from holding a pencil, more like completely abandoning drawing in general. Why? I'm DISAPPOINTED of myself. Disappointed because I didn't get to practice the curriculum I passionately strived so hard for four years. All the sleepless nights, the countless cuts and bleeding fingers literally in making design prototypes and with all that a pounding headache due to numerous exams, are as for me, all meant nothing.

For your reference, I am a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Industrial design (BSID) but now it is officially a (BFA-ID) Bachelor of Arts Major in Industrial Design. So you see, its given that I leverage my hobby and took it as a means to my career.

I am currently working at Arden Classic Inc. a company who made luxury home decor and accessories. Many of my co-workers are steemians too to name some are @chameh @mhelrose @gingfriend20ph @jdbalijon @momshie85 @marlon82 @reyarobo @natz04 @carine1988

First couple months I started as a junior designer and trainee but as the time pass I started having different line of work until eventually I was transfered in a different department which is not designing. I am now under the Marketing department under the supervision of @chameh (go follow her) 😁. They saw something in me that I didn't see in myself and they thought I am a great fit to the department. And I'm okay with that. I trust them. I believe in them, in their judgement. Never stop learning 'coz there is always room for improvement.

Don't get me wrong, I'm happy where I am now. I love the company and the people in it, who opened my eyes and breaks the walls of my innocence in life - the reality. They help me to be more responsible and independent but also at the same time enjoy life. And I think @chameh influenced me with that :D She is the personification of the quote "work to live, not live to work" together of course with her never ending wisdom and life lessons. I am ever thankful to the bosses and management actually because most and foremost they HIRED ME.

Starting a Sketchbook

Since I abandoned drawing, I felt like something is missing, something I long to do. So, I've given up and submitted to my feelings and started drawing again, following that I've been drawing bits and pieces on random papers and most of the time they got lost. And to tell you guys, when I'm emotionally beaten and my emotions are everywhere I always wanted to grab my pencil and start working. Kind of like an escape because when I draw, all I think of is my work and nothing else. Furthermore I decided to have a sketchbook to compile my work may it be good or bad because this past few months I've been really emotional, stressed may it be with love - life - friends - work and a whole lot of things going on.

So here is the 1st page of my sketchbook. A lady looking from afar.

There you go guys! the first page of my sketchbook. I challenge myself to fill this book with drawings while slowly but surely improving my rustic drawings skills haha. 'Coz the only way there is, is to be better. And hopefully I can finish this book before the year ends so that I can start anew one.

I shared bits of my life to you today because I was inspired by the people around me and the people who I met along the way. People who are so open and is ready to share who they are to others. It's inspiring really and thank you for being such an inspiration. Continue doing so, as I am slowly gathering myself up in coming out of my shell.

PS: I never intended to make this post quite long but to those who read it. THANK YOU SO much for sticking around.

XoXo,

Adeline

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