Here's to hope and well deserved time for restoration

Oh my, whenever I share something new, whether it’s a drawing, a painting, an illustration, or a blog entry that ties them together, I get all jittery. I giggle like a kid because it means weeks (sometimes months!) of work, and weaving together my thoughts, are finally ready to meet the world. It’s the best feeling… and hey, if it earns me a sat or two, even better 😜

I’ve always loved reading (no secret there), but discovering how much I love writing too? That surprised me! Bringing my blog entries to life with illustrations I made myself: that’s chef’s kiss. I really hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy creating them.

Of course, it’s not always sunshine and rainbows behind the scenes. Sometimes I hesitate, doubt myself, scrap everything, and start over. Other times I just feel off: tired, demotivated, or a little under the weather... And I have to pause. It’s a privilege to be able to do that, I know, but I’ve learned that if I don’t rest (even for “just a moment”… which can be any length of time, really), I end up running on empty. And when that happens, nothing feels genuine anymore.

So I try my best, even if “my best” that day means "only doodling" or not creating at all because, well, life doesn’t pause for art. Between work, daily to-dos, and meeting the very strict demands of my furry overlords (belly rubs for at least 3 hours a day, songs every two hours. It’s a regime, really 🐾), things can get hectic!

So I hope you find small pauses, too. Even if life’s chaos doesn’t always allow it, we can’t run on empty forever. Eventually, body, mind, and soul will hand you the bill and trust me, it’s steep.

Take a break when you can. Soak in the little things, be present for the mundane moments that make life sweet. Maybe even do that by reading my new post about Imbolc, Lupercalia, and Februalia instead of doomscrolling through people who probably don’t deserve your screen time 😉

Anyway, that’s me: a woman entirely ruled by her furry kids, still bedazzled by Christmas lights and giggling at the parade Santa (even though we both know the real one’s up at the North Pole 😜).

Wishing you warmth, rest, and all the fuzzy feelings possible.

Godspeed 💫

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