Planners

I started my new Little Otsu planner on Tuesday!

This is my 5th planner by them. Keeping a planner helps me keep my day organized, and my freakouts to a minimum. I can honestly say I sleep better when I have things written down and planned out.

The Little Otsu planners are really cute and they're nicely organized. I know this probably sounds like a commercial, but I am not sponsored by them, nor am I getting paid to write this blog post for them. I just genuinely like their planners.

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Friday

Neighbors

 

I didn't sleep well last night, but for some reason I feel ready to go today. We'll see if I'm still feeling the same around 5 this evening. ;)

It's been a productive week and I am feeling good with the amount of little paintings that I finished.

I've been trying very hard to do just a little bit of drawing, or painting, everyday. I feel like it helps me focus and regroup.

January is almost over, and it's been a great month. I'm looking forward to February and what new things it brings.

I Believe

Don't you love great mail days?
I do. I really do. Today was one of the best mail days ever.

My friend Shana sent me this wonderful reminder today. She made it herself. She's made a lot of them over the past few weeks. You can read all about it right here!

This little gift is just what I needed for this year. Last year was rough and I believe that it can only get better. It's also a wonderful reminder to take time to be less selfish with my time when it comes to my friends and family...


Thank you Shana. You're an inspiration.

I know my calendar still says December. I'm waiting for my new calendar to get here ;)

Great day. Looking forward to the rest.

Great day. Looking forward to the rest.
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The first day of the new year is quickly dwindling. I spent it cleaning up what was left of Christmas, getting a bit of work done, and relaxing with my favorites.

I'm looking forward to this new year. I want to read more, work harder, and continue making art.

I'd also like to travel to Pittsburgh for a visit with Nate's family and I'd like to possibly make a trip to San Diego.

I'd like to take more time off from my day job, and work more on my "art job."

I want to give more of myself and to be less selfish.

Overall, I'd like to work on myself as a person - finding happiness with what exists now, in this moment. I want to let go of the what ifs and have nots, and concentrate on the wonderful life that I have right now.