My Website Exists, But I Don’t Work on It
I have a personal website. It’s sitting there on Neocities, waiting for me to do something with it. And yet, every time I think about updating it—especially with my kimono collection—I somehow find something else to do instead.
At first, I told myself I was just too busy. Then, I blamed perfectionism. If I’m going to document my kimonos, I want to do it properly—with well-organized archives, beautiful photos, and thoughtful descriptions. But that kind of thinking turns every small step into a massive project, and suddenly, I’m overwhelmed before I even begin.
And honestly? I’m also just too lazy to take pictures of my kimonos and obis. I tell myself that I’ll do it when the lighting is better, when I have time to set up a nice background, when I feel like ironing out the creases… but those perfect conditions never seem to arrive.
Meanwhile, my collection grows, and my website remains mostly untouched. Social media isn’t the right place for this kind of archive—posts get buried, algorithms shift, and platforms come and go. I need something more permanent.
But will I actually start working on it anytime soon? Probably not. The idea still sounds nice in theory, but when it comes to actually doing it… well, let’s just say my track record isn’t great. Maybe one day, when I run out of excuses. Until then, my Neocities page will continue to wait patiently for me to get my act together.