What I’m up to this week…
The perfect weather for snuggling up at home
Working on…
I’m not entirely sure how it got to be the middle of February. I think I went into a sort of fugue state after my exhibition opening! I was sick the week following, and then the last two weeks have been a whirlwind of delicious, gentle productivity. I’ve been creating a ton of content and scheduling things a million months in advance (I’m hoping to negate my next lull, which will inevitably come - either due to other commitments or just a lack of inspiration).
Last week I was all over creating videos for YouTube (I had tons of footage from the end of last year I didn’t have time to edit) which is an absolute joy now, thanks to my new computer (WHOOSH!). I’m planning a weekly video at least for the next few months.
This week I’ve been doing a bit of video stuff, but also catching up on admin, planning some more events for the gallery whilst Things Men Have Said To Me Instead Of Hello is still on show, and using up art materials on silly little things.
Thinking about…
Riding the emotional wave of project completion. I knew I would probably be sick/feel blue after opening night, and both of those things happened, but because I was prepared, it passed quickly and easily. I had one week of bleh (physically and emotionally) and then I bounced back.
Since then I’ve been playing in the shallows (if we continue with the wave metaphor), enjoying following the swell of whatever takes my fancy - some days it’s been making videos, some days just reading. I’ve done some sewing, collage, painty experiments, and caught up on a ton of admin (of both the business and life variety).
I know that at some point a new project will catch hold of my hair and drag me back out into the wild exhilaration of deep waters, but for now I’m thoroughly enjoying the liminal space and the opportunity to potter with things of no consequence.
Reading…
Blue Machine by one of my favourite science writers, Helen Czerski
I’m having to take this one in small chunks because it’s packed full of so much information that after 40 pages or so my brain just refuses to absorb anything more. I’m absolutely loving it though. A must read for any thalassophile.
Watching…
One of my favourite movies of all time, and Lars surprised me with a Valentine’s Day showing at the local indie cinema. I must have seen it a dozen times or more - it’s magical every time.
Recently…
