Six months since I started note ☀️ The scenery I never imagined, and thank you
Hello, this is Patako.
Today marks six months since I started my note.
Six months ago, I had been getting myself ready for a big event my friend was holding, but on the day of, I found out my child had come down with the flu.
Far from being able to attend, I was suddenly thrust into a period of home recuperation, and I felt completely dejected in a world that had been cut off.
While I was nursing my child, my phone kept pinging with messages and fun photos from everyone, telling me one thing after another about what was happening at the venue.
I wish I could have been there with everyone...😭
But,
it's not fair to my kids to feel that way, is it?
And so, I was in a state of complex upon complex.
Because my excitement for the event had been so high, I was at a loss as to what to do with these unresolved feelings.
Then, a few days later,
still feeling stagnant,
I was taking a bath while sighing, "Haa..."
As I was soaking in the tub and zoning out, for some reason, this one phrase suddenly came to me.
"Learn something or acquire a skill when you have a lot of time off, and invest in your future."
It was a phrase someone had said in a YouTube video I watched during the COVID-19 pandemic, something like "Recommended actions when you can't leave the house."
It was a phrase I had heard a long time ago, but
"Why did this phrase come to me now?" I wondered,
feeling puzzled.
But for some reason,
"Oh, it's about note."
I thought.
The strange things continued.
When I got out of the bath and opened Instagram,
a Reel like "My reasons for being glad I did note"
was the first thing that popped up.
"The timing is amazing!" I laughed out loud lol.
And then, my friend posted on her Story,
"I started note 😊."
At that moment, a gong went ding-ding-ding 🔔 and
rang out (lol).
I muttered,
"Yes. I understand!" and
created my account right then and there.
From the bath to creating the account was in the blink of an eye!
It was so fast! Lol
It's an event I still can't forget even now 🤭
And after trial and error, I finished writing my self-introduction,
"O-okay. Let's try posting.
Here goes!!
...Wait, did I do it?! Is it okay?!"
It was my first flustered post, full of anxiety. Lol
Is this a path everyone goes through?
A little while later, the ♡ moved with a ping! The thrill of that moment—I still remember the joy that made me want to jump for joy! 🥰
The first like♡ is truly moving✨
Even though I had been so depressed,
after opening the door to note, my eyes began to sparkle,
and I began days of swimming so happily in a sea overflowing with encounters and learning.
This encounter was truly a salvation✨
My stagnant heart cleared up in an instant, like an image of a ship setting sail toward the sun.
Six months since then.
It went by in a flash 🥰
Of course, I also experienced a period where my likes and follows didn't increase at all.
No matter how much I wrote, the sea was always calm, calm, calm.
"Why?" "What should I do??" I spent days rowing while asking myself these questions.
Even so, the reason I never thought about stopping rowing was because there were people who sent me warm words and warm feelings 🥰
Likes♡, comments,
adding me to magazines 🥲✨
I was truly happy ♡
Each and every one of them gently pushed me forward ✨
Thank you so much 🌸
The reason I have been able to keep writing this far is undoubtedly thanks to everyone I have met in this place.
I am filled with gratitude ♡
note
How did you first encounter note?
And,
what does it mean to you now?
For me, note is
a place to put into words what is in my heart.
It has become such a grateful place for me.
I had been curious about it for a long time, but
note felt like something way up in the clouds.
Once I tried it,
the simplicity and the level of difficulty were the ultimate 'rabbit hole'.
Recently, I have developed
a dream.
I want to publish a Kindle book ✨
Yes,
a single world built from many layers of words—I decided I wanted to create that 🌈✨
There are a few reasons for this,
• I want to compile the wonderful words I have collected so far.
• I want to weave the life, realizations, and lessons I have written about on noteinto a single story.
• I would be happy if the words I weave could become a drop of hope in someone's heart.
With those thoughts in mind,
I started wanting to publish a book.
But it is uncharted territory for me 🤭
Since I set my goal for this year as“enjoying the challenge,”I want to enjoy the challenge of publishing a Kindle book as well 🌈
This is also a dream I never would have encountered if I hadn't started note.
You never know how things will connect, do you? ♡
My goal is,
to release it by spring!
Patako!
Do your best! 🏳️🌈✨
Thrown into the universe 🥰
A sea of gratitude
The journey of these past six months has been a journey of encounters.
I am sincerely grateful to everyone 🙏✨
And,
I am truly filled with gratitude and joy that so many of you have welcomed my articles into your magazines.
How deeply your kindness has touched my heart 💗✨
I would like to list those who have welcomed my articles into their magazines with my deepest gratitude 🌈✨
🏵️Shizuku AmanoThank you so much ♡
🏵️TazeThank you 🌈
🏵️clutch0105 | Adding sound and color to words. A circle of creation where you are not alone🎶 Thank you so much, Kura-chan 💗
🏵️Erika AmanoWith overflowing gratitude ✨
🏵️Ryujin - gratitude, and more gratitude 🌈
🏵️Melt & Create [M&C News] - so many thanks 🌈
🏵️Ruruto Ayako - with gratitude for your feelings 💗
🏵️Koji | Happiness Design through Quantum x Psychology - the thanks just won't stop! lol
🏵️Alice Mama🌈 | A Journey to Break the Chain of Poison - so many thanks ♡
🏵️Yu - thank you always 🌸
🌸mana | Feelings of Gratitude - with many thanks ♡
🏵️rika🌷-san
Heartfelt gratitude for your kindness 💐
🏵️Space Monster🦄Relaxed Hero Akane-san
So many thanks to you ♡
🏵️Torori🌱Delivering 'peaceful love' to those raised by toxic parents
With overflowing gratitude ♡
🏵️Ayappe-san
Thank you always 🌸
🏵️Lou-Shana (LouShana)-san
So many thanks to you 🪷
🏵️Sapo-san
Gratitude, and gratitude again ♡
🏵️saco. Mom of 2, Midwife + Relaxed Side Hustle-san
Thank you so, so much 🌸
🏵️sora's Horoscope
Thank you as always♡
🏵️Nagisa no Yumemicho
I am full of gratitude🌸
🏵️Sakuran
Thank you so much🌈✨
🏵️Reemam
I am sincerely grateful for your feelings✨
🏵️Yoru.
I am full of thanks♡
🏵️Hikari
With overflowing gratitude
🏵️Satoshi Yamanaka | World of Poetry and Novels - with so much gratitude 🌈
🏵️Marimorihappa - thank you so much 🌈
🏵️JAU ➕Clinical Laboratory Technician x Medical Side Hustle - thank you for your kind thoughts 🌈
🏵️Mumei S note 5-sword style! - with so much gratitude 🌈
And a special thanks to
🏵️Amamame-san
- I am grateful for our meeting
🏵️Soraha DX 100% - special thanks to you!
Thank you so very much 💗
And if I have missed anyone who supported me, I am so sorry 🙏🙏
I am truly grateful for every single moment ✨✨
The cherry blossoms 🌸 will be in full bloom before long.
Please have a wonderful spring
ahead ✨💗✨
Patako will continue to
cherish the words in her heart,
and keep writing.
I look forward to your continued support 🥰
I would be happy if we could meet here again ♡
Thank you 🌸
This was Patako.
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