And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music. Friedrich Nietzsche

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Acrylics, oil pastels, primed canvas

I always felt a little different. I became most aware of this in 8 years of high school, which I practically flunked all the way through. That’s what they say, right? 😀 Later on I discovered how spectacularly I could write a note of not being at school because of doctor or something almost exactly like my mom used to, it wasn’t hard at all. Then I dropped out of college after a few months because it didn’t make sense to me either and started a business with my brother. 

For the next 15 years, it made sense for me to dedicate most of my time and dreams to entrepreneurship and to our company OLLIES. But as time goes on and my life shifts to other levels, I’m starting to get to know myself more and more. 

I’m starting to see more and more that quiet mornings and peace of mind are more valuable to me than a big company and the need to manage and control everything. That a simpler life of joy, love, song and dance is closer to me than luxury and pomposity. That to be alone, create alone at work is better for me than teamwork. That a certain amount of chaos in my work environment is closer to me than the rigid rules and processes of a large company.

And so I thank my brother, who is happy to stand in the role of CEO of our company and lovingly supports me in my role as a creative in which I can create. And most importantly, be myself. Even though he may not know who I am, I believe he accepts me for whoever I am, just as I accept him.