Four Rivers Studio

10/09/2026

Things I would do differently if I could start over: Woodworking edition.

I know people usually say “I wouldn’t change a thing…blah blah blah” but I think that’s garbage 😂 I sometimes think of all the things I woulda done differently knowing what I know now. My real list might be too long for IG. But it’s okay, we’re working on making small changes in baby steps…. or whatever

10/02/2026

I was going through old videos and came across this video from almost exactly a year ago.

It gives me insight into how I was feeling last year and the contrast of how I’ve been feeling lately about my benefits job. I used to say that I don’t need to be passionate about my job to have fulfillment and that I’m okay with my job solely being a paycheck. But I’ve never been in a position where my job is leaving me so depleted. I don’t know if I need a setting that’s not an ICU, but the burnout from it has been real!

But the alternative is not getting any kind of paycheck. Because the truth is that social media has not been sustainable for me. And I have been doing a terrible job of making and selling things because of all the life things going on. I have some financial goals that I’d like to hit before the end of the year.

Also, I’m trying my hand at YouTube and have goals to post weekly! (First post is live 👀)

09/29/2026

08/27/2026

I’m still in awe over this place, and I hope to visit again. This verse is commonly found near water fountains or other water sources. And I always loved the concept of always bringing us back to His remembrance throughout the day.

I can’t capture the feelings I had when we visited the Tekke but seeing this verse right outside of it was a moment I wanted to try to capture.

08/15/2026

I have soooo many ideas for this 3D printer already!

08/14/2026

Sometimes it really is just about the process. I loved making this table and had wanted to try carving those legs for so long.

But then I never marketed it or mentioned that it’s for sale, aside from taking it to a market, where most people assumes it was part of the display. So it’s currently in my house, waiting for a permanent home.

08/12/2026

I’ve printed a bunch of cool things for my kids and for the house but I’m most excited about all the things to make my woodworking easier! Bambu Lab

07/27/2026

I doubt anyone has actually learned how to balance everything perfectly. And if they have, they probably have access to a lot more resources than you.

07/09/2026

A local coffee shop reached out to me to ask if I could build a community table and it was the biggest thing I’ve ever built. It’s 11’ long and seats about 14 people.

I definitely want to build more tables but maybe not this size lol

07/08/2026

I realize that some people have figured out the whole balance thing, but they’re often tapping into resources not accessible to everyone. Housekeepers, nannies, assistants, support systems…whatever it may be. Everyone is at a different place.