Privacy vs. Secrecy, a brief sneak peek, and other thoughts from the depths of the place where my mind is

Note: originally posted here on April 20, 2021.

[Bonus points to anyone who understood the obscure reference from the latter portion of the title. Keeping in mind that unless otherwise stated, points here function rather similarly to those of a certain hit improv show....]

Hi! Oh my gosh, my pixies, I am crusing along with STUFF HAPPENING.

Unfortunately, I am currently at a Or at this point, even assembled on thestage in which almost everything happening is stuff that is actually pretty boring or, like, partial stages Continuing to move forward on plans, including stocking up on materials to make some products, designing products, avidly working on the new site, reorganizing [read: organizing] my workshop, and all that silly carbonated stuff that tickles your nose I mean, all the stuff that has to happen to get a business off the ground.

(Or at this point, even assembled on the ground to begin with.)

So all this has me thinking about my desire to always be as transparent as possible. That hasn't changed, don't worry! But what exactly does that mean? Because there's a difference between privacy and secrecy and sometimes that difference can be blurred.

For instance, businesses come, of course, with a financial aspect. I will happily tell you all that I'm opening an official Pixie Elegance bank account just as soon as I can get it open (which at this point is master of waiting on the bank to finish the paperwork and come sign it). I will NOT be sharing details of that account. That would just be foolish, because while I'm sure you are an absolutely honest and lovely person, that other reader over there might not be. But I will always be honest about how much PE makes over time and how those finances are used. As soon as I'm able to fully understand the responsible way to do that because really, business finances kind of make my head spin....

Similarly, I've mentioned before that I struggle with depression and anxiety. Thankfully, I'm in a really good place with that lately! I do always try to be open and honest about that, but there are some triggers I won't share because they stem from things involving other people and I don't want to invade their privacy. Similarly, I am not the only person in my close circle, as in those who could have affect on how PE moves along, who struggles with mental health in some capacity or another, but again, I won't be saying anything that violates the privacy of others.

Ultimately, if ever you feel that I'm not being forthcoming enough, please bring it to my attention, or just ask what you're wondering about. It might be something that I didn't even think about, but it also might be something there's a reason to keep private. But if I can't tell you the what, I can at least share why it's a private matter.

Meanwhile, lest you think I'm ONLY doing boring businessy stuff, here's a chain I'm working on! I'm doing a couple options of this variety, some with black and gold and some with silver and gold. My goal is to have 4 lines based on mythological figures and 3 lines based on literary references, at least to start. This will go with one of the mythological figures. Any guesses which one?

Alright, my lovelies, that's all for now! Keep watching this space because supplies will be arriving soon and I can hardly wait to show you my new workspace and my new toys! Eeee!