A day in the life of you

hello everyone.

I've probably already told you this,
but i LOVE this quote by Anaïs Nin.

I said no to an office job a few weeks ago
because i felt that saying 'yes' 
would keep me tight in a bud.

So now, let's blossom!
:)

I've done nothing different this week
than any other week,
but somehow, it feels lighter.

I know it has everything to do
with my decision not to return
to an office environment.

I feel less frustrated.
I feel less afraid.
I feel more focused.
Even if I still have no idea
how this is all gonna work out (financially).
I'm proud of myself
for having dared to go
a little further than before.

For having stepped outside of
the goddamn box for a change.

We fill ourselves with fear sometimes
for absolutely no reason.
If this doesn't pan out for me,
and I'm not able to make at least
a bit of money by teaching e-courses,
I'll do something else.

Simple.

My art changes, depending on how I feel
and over the past while, 
I've been doing a lot more 'illustrated journaling'
than actual painting.
Maybe because this feels like
the beginning of a new story for me.

Friends of mine went on a 3 week trip 
to Europe about a month ago
and brought me back a few nice surprises.
(hint: Belgian chocolate was involved). ;)
Merci Aline & Renée!
In 20 years from now,
the memory of these little surprises
may be long gone from my mind (or at least murky)
so I did this little collage,
not to forget.
Plus, it's so much fun to do!

This is why I love illustrated journals/collage so much.

It's *a day in the life*

and sometimes, when I look back

at some things I did from years ago,

I remember it as if it were yesterday.

It's not important that the art be perfect.

It's not important that it makes sense

to everyone.

Just to you.

It's not a masterpiece.

It's a day in your life

that you may look back on

with more fondness than you think

in 5 or 10 or 20 years from now.

It doesn't need to be a day

filled with activity & outings.

Sometimes, the simple days

are the best.

Thanks for hanging out with me.

Have a great long weekend!

xo