It’s the last day of March and tomorrow is a fresh month. I love a new month. Though I do prefer them when they are good enough to start on a Monday. They’re kind of like mini new years, with a chance to look back at what you did that month and the things that sparked an interest – or joy! And to think about what you might want to get into over the next month.
March: tree blossom, blue skies, afternoon tea, London and London Book Fair, a return to Morning Ink, much tabletop drawing and a bit of creative wandering
April: weekends, paella, circus, family, painting stairs, salads, garden, walks, more colour, focused creative practice, reading, dreaming, writing
I have a couple days of work to get through and then I should have an extra long weekend, on top of the four-day one we get here, due to the way return dates and handovers have fallen. So I hope to really make the most of that, including some dedicated rest time.
I watched the first episode of The Pitt last night (very happy that we get HBO Max folded into our Now TV subscription, which I also just got super cheap for the next year – yay) and I thought it was brilliant. I am going to try to ration it and not binge it. I think the episodes are quite intense, so not watching more than one in a day will be good. Plus, it’s not something to draw while watching, I feel. At least not in a first watch.
I also went for a walk along the canal and appreciated the changing trees there and elsewhere. Every season has the opportunity for trees to show off their beauty, but I think Spring and Autumn are particularly special, due to the variety of stages different trees are in.
Enjoy your day. See you tomorrow.
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I LOVE this illustration x