It sounds like you are handling this adversity with aplomb.
You did a good job with the redesign on the rally car, it looks exceptional.
Will it be at hivefest?
I hope you take a few minutes to pat yourself on the back.
We all know how tough this crowd can be.
I'll be so honest, I've gone thru more than a few screeching into the void "IT IS NOT FAIR AND I REALLY REQUIRE A BREAK FUCK OFF UNIVERSE" periods in the last year or so. Being productive for events or for Hive etc. gives me a chance to have some autonomy and feel like I have a direct impact on an outcome. It is helpful when I can manage it, because there is so much I my life I have zero control over. People I can't protect, buildings I can't shore up, even parts of my own body that I have to be beholden to. Just exactly the same as everyone else. I think it's been a 'raining, pouring' few years for everyone, but I hope (and feel) that sentiment is shifting a bit.
I really like the new car design! A lot of it came from seeing how poorly I understood sticker placement and having no templates the first time around. It was a bit of a shot in the dark and many lessons were learned.
I would love to see it at HF, and given race HQ, it seems more possible. LB and Roeland are spearheading the work on all things Fest. I'll be helping wherever they need to tag me in, but those are the guys to try to solicit hints from!