I would like to say three things today.

1. Some of what I said yesterday has not been sitting well with me, and while I’m well aware that in the grand scheme of things it’s not at all important, I still want to clear it, if only for myself. I am not retracting what I said, only the implied judgement. I noticed in myself that I felt a bit smug about the part where I wrote “some people feel it’s inauthentic {an overused word if ever there was one} to only put happy things on your blog and therefore must redress the balance by revealing some of their less joyful things“. As if that in itself is not a little hypocritical! People can write whatever the hell they want on their blogs; it’s not for me to comment on or judge that, and especially not to do so from some sort of self applied elevated position! It’s important to me in the work that I do that I walk my talk and apply what I learn; thinly veiled judgements are not part of that.

So, having got that out of the way {and apologies if you’re not UK based, this next bit won’t be for you} ~

2. I’m geeking out over Graze right now.

It’s a company that posts you boxes of snacks {it fits through the letterbox so no need to wait in ~ huge bonus as far as I’m concerned}, and you can choose what you like and don’t like from their website. They then send you boxes according to your preferences. The range is enormous, and from chomping my way through my first box this morning I can vouch for amazing quality too.

Not to mention eco friendly {and pleasingly designed} packaging, healthy options, a little booklet full of info, and the possibility of sending boxes as gifts. AND, they gave me a code that can be used any number of times {although just one per person, obvs} for a free box, like mine that you see here. You are not obliged to buy  more either. Here’s the link if you’re interested:

GRAZE

They’re not paying me to big them up but I do get some money off I think if you decide to try it. But even if you don’t, I still think it’s a genius idea. It’s like getting an edible present in the post ~ something I’ll always say yes to!

And finally,

3. I did a bit more to my new painting last night. I wanted to put a figure in, and this one from my sketchbook felt right and fitted beautifully:

The painting informed me it wants to be called Vessel, which I really like, and although it’s not finished, I’m pleased with progress so far.

And now I am going to go and dance and sing in my kitchen while attempting to make stew.