Goodbye 2020, hello 2021!

Well, we can officially say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021!

For many, I imagine it’s a time of relief, of excitement and of big dreams for what 2021 might bring. For me? I think I’m one of the lucky ones to say that 2020 was a good year. While I am always excited about a new year, I wasn’t counting down to ending last year.

I have a lot to be grateful for from the last 12 months. Yes, COVID was hard, and not being able to go home to Canada as planned has left me extremely homesick. But there were a lot of positives in this household. My bosses kept me working and we were able to stay afloat even after Lou lost all of her work over a weekend. I delved deeper into creative practices than I have in years, possibly ever, and it’s stuck with me since!

Perhaps one of the biggest moves, I started ‘Allison Premischook Creative’ and opened this side of myself to the world. That’s right, February 2nd, 2020 is when the website was officially launched and introduced to all of you. It dawned on me the other day, that this means the one year anniversary is quickly creeping up on me! This first year has taught me a lot, and has me excited about what the future will bring. I have listened, learned and grown more than I could have imagined I would in such a short period.

Of course I have continued to learn about photography, but I have learned so much more throughout this year. Running a website, writing blogs, sharing on social media, launching my first ever run of calendars, buying a large format printer and delving into creating my own fine art prints, colour profiles, testing papers (it’s fascinating!), trying to figure out what products I’d be proud to put out into the world, deciding and then sourcing packaging materials.

This experience has been incredibly humbling and one of the best things I’ve done in my life so far. I can’t wait to see where this journey takes me, this is only year one!

All of that being said, it is not lost on me that a lot of people have had a hard year. When I was spending time reflecting, I realised just how lucky I am to be able to report that even though we had some incredibly low moments, in the end, I feel that I can report that I’ve had a good year.

A huge part of that is thanks to all of you!

Thank you to all you that have joined me in this past year, for supporting me on this journey, for reading my words, commenting on posts and blogs, for liking and sharing. I am beyond grateful.

Thank you to my family and friends, for your unconditional love, for your support, for spreading the word and always being there for me. No, matter, what. I have no words for how much it means to me, and not just when it comes to Allison Premischook Creative. I have the best family and friends, near and far.

And last but certainly not least, thank you to my wonderful partner for being my biggest cheerleader. For always opening my eyes to what is possible and never letting me give up on myself. She is incredible…

Now, let’s jump into 2021 with both feet forward!
I for one hope to make a SPLASH!