19/03/2022
Hey peeps!
I'm not going to lie to you, it's been a ROUGH couple of years. My mental health has taken a battering and I came so, sooooo close to giving up on everything.
The love for the hobby just left me completely and I have no idea why. Every time I set foot in the shed I just felt completely overwhelmed to the point of breaking down. I struggled to perform even the most basic of tasks.
I just wasn't myself at all! I've had a life long love for reptiles and all animals in general but something seemed to be blocking that from me.
After hours, days, weeks, even months of reflection, I think I've cracked it. I think I've been treating the whole thing like a business first and a hobby second. The business pressures got too much and cast a shadow over the pleasurable, hobby aspect. I'm pleased to say that I’ve, against all the odds, managed to flip my mindset round again.
This is a hobby first and foremost. A passion. Something I have loved for as long as I can remember. And for this reason, I have decided to refine my breeding plans.
From now on, I shall only be breeding animals that bring me the most joy and allowing myself to have animals that are simply pets and nothing more (more to come on that one 😉).
Breeding wise, I shall now be focusing all my efforts into Clowns, Pieds, and Enchis. These three rank at the top of my love list so it males sense to me.
Also, I shall soon be upgrading my racking systems so will have a number of racks coming up for sale as well as some "surplus to requirement" (I hate that phrase) animals that will be looking for new homes.
So, with that being said, keep your eyes peeled for some good buys (not goodbyes as was so nearly the case).
Gareth 🤘🏻
