#writersnotebook 1 Jan - 6 Feb

💛 self-care: No writing update from me - turns out I am on a writing break. Going through some challenging times (we are healthy) and I have no space for working on my book and essays. I wanted to share because it’s real and because you all have supported Orchid Story for years. I hope I will turn a corner but for now I am letting myself turn to distraction for self-care when needed as a way to maintain my mental health.

Not being able to write can be a drag for me so in January I picked up cheap paints and paper from Michaels to accompany a book I bought for myself over the summer - The Joy of Watercolor by Emma Block. These little projects have brought me some peace. Here’s one:

If you are looking for permission to give yourself a break or take time away from something - let this be it. xoxo

🎧 podcast I’m loving: The Teacher’s Pet

📚 books I’m reading: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

🖊 writing: none

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