Time to rise and stir up a little trouble. #5DailyGratitudes: my kids, a cozy date night, getting a bunch of chores done before coffee, reading like a revolutionary (go grab a banned book my friend), fueling my ambitions with coffee
Photo: a drawing of a rooster yelling “Wakey, Wakey!”
Good Morning! #5DailyGratitudes: Homemade meals, cat cuddles, a good nights sleep, sparkles, refusing to let the world destroy my optimism.
Photo: setting up my bullet journal for today with my glitter markers just because a little extra sparkle is required.
It’s a work from home Monday. Let’s get going! #5DailyGratitudes: sleepy cats in the sun, quiet mornings, yummy veggies in the fridge, clean sheet day, fighting capitalism but learning to make and fix things.
Photo: Hera my wee wobbly cat sleeping in the sun on the back cushion of our red sofa.
#5DailyGratitudes: an air conditioner, date night, tacos, delicious leftovers for lunch, cat cuddles.
Photo: Hera and and Chimera cuddling on the back of the couch. One is enjoying it far more than the other.
It’s the start of a brand new week! #5DailyGratitudes: sourdough biscuits, morning sketch sessions, fun family days, time with mom, my fun container garden,
Photo: Hera stopping the sketching progress by sitting directly on my sketchbook
Good Morning! #5DailyGratitudes: Getting back to our routines after holidays, the double BBQ day, cat snuggles, spending time with family, getting the AC set up for the heat warning.
Photo: blown out peonies at my brother’s house.
Holiday #5DailyGratitudes: A relaxing day, low effort gardening, snacks, coffee and tea, cat snuggles, laughter.
Photo: a gorgeous Iris bloom in my front lawn
The sun is out and the birds are singing. #5DailyGratitudes: sitting in the sun for my meditation, a new keyboard, hot coffee in my favourite mug, trying some new art supplies, giving Hera forehead kisses.
Photo: a test page in my watercolour sketchbook with watercolour markers.
It’s a cool and very rainy Saturday, a good excuse to do very little on my first day of vacation. #5DailyGratitudes: a cozy bed, a hot cup of coffee, the smell of baking bread, the sound of rain on the windows, creativity stirring.
Photo: raindrops on the petals of the fuchsia at the front door
It’s a sunny Sunday. #5DailyGratitudes: seeing more geese, listening to the sounds of the neighbourhood, the smell of bread baking, seeing my mom today, family Zoom calls .
Photo: geese hanging out by the campfire circle on campus
It’s the start of a new week with new adventures. #5DailyGratitudes: Schubert cherry blossoms, the garden prepared for planting, making progress, time to chat with my kids, preparing for #P1CCF (Panel One Comic Creators Festival).
Photo: cherry blossoms in a vase after a little tree trimming.
It’s Thursday and we are heading towards. Long weekend! #5DailyGratitudes: farmers markets, seeds for planting, cats for petting, coconut whipped cream for my dairy-free tummy, enjoying my progress.
Photo: my mug of hot chocolate with extravagant whipped topping.
It’s a wonderful Wednesday morning. #5DailyGratitudes: friends who know what you are going through, a partner who consistently supports my ambitions, my kids who make me very proud, learning new things, sleeping soundly
Photo: My two cats. Tiny Hera curled up right on top of big, solid Chimera
Good morning! #5DailyGratitudes: spring rain, a cozy house, my favourite mug, honey for my coffee, drawing time.
Photo: the morning ritual of stirring honey into my coffee and manifesting sweetness into my day.
It’s Friday! #5DailyGratitudes: getting big support from my partner, ice cream for lunch, a celebration this weekend, making progress on my projects, Hera helping with my projects.😂
Photo: Hera’s hairy foot in my photo set up as I try to take pictures of stickers for my store.
Thursday greetings and salutations. #5DailyGratitudes: morning sun, cats who join my meditations, drawing time, meeting new people, soup.
Photo: sparkly, hot pink, African violet blooms
Happy Wednesday! Chimera and I really want to sleep in today. #5DailyGratitudes: movies on date night, looking for solutions with my partner, summer weather, learning new things, early morning art time.
Photo: Chimera (my brown tabby) letting me know that she is not ready for the day yet
Getting back in the groove after a loooong weekend. #5DailyGratitudes: mom hosting the family dinner, naps, cat snuggles, comic expo prep, voting.
Photo: using a craft pouch to round the corners of our “free book” postcards - because we are classy that way,
Hump day, it’s all downhill from here (wait that sounds wrong). #5DailyGratitudes: hugging my mom, a partner who comes when I need him, my beautiful girls, delicious dinners, snuggly cats.
Photo: Hera, my wobbly cat, snoozing in my daughter’s arms
Tuesday’s #5DailyGratitudes: a new work schedule, prioritizing myself, a good man who brings me coffee, the first wildlife sighting of the hiking season, peace in my life.
Photo: a young elk grazing in Yoho National Park
Good Monday Morning beautiful people! #5DailyGratitudes: art time, family time, support from my people, creative partnerships, the return of hiking season.
Photo: Emerald lake, covered in snow, during a peaceful evening hike
It’s a Sunny Sunday. #5DailyGratitudes: cats sleeping on my bed, sun warming the house, bread dough rising, self-reflection, family time.
Photo: my two chats sleeping on my bed waiting for the sun to come around to them
It’s the weekend! #5DailyGratitudes: moonlight hikes, inspiration, a banging chore playlist, a bit of alone time to dance in the kitchen, joy.
Photo: Johnson Lake in Banff, with long shadows of pine trees cast by the moon onto the snow on the lake - amazing
Good sunny Friday. #5DailyGratitudes: a quiet and reflective morning, sun streaming into the house, the weekend approaching, adventure plans, trying new things.
Photo: my cat Hera looking a little surprised in the sun
Thursday thankfulness. #5DailyGratitudes: signs of spring, the smell of baking bread, quiet time in the morning, potluck day at the office, my cat bumping her head into me for forehead kisses.
Photo: liverwort (?) pushing up through the leaves at Reader Rock Garden.
Wednesday - a good time to reset. #5DailyGratitudes: revived sourdough starter, wrapping up classes, Reader Rock Garden, the return of sunset adventures, friends who are super enthusiastic.
Photo: the Gazebo at Reader Rock Garden viewed through the branches of a dormant tree.
#5DailyGratitudes: friends who ground me in difficult times, friends who fill me with enthusiasm, family who make me laugh, spring arriving full of surprises, Hera being fully Hera.
Photo: Hera a wobbly tortoiseshell cat giving her best supermodel pose
Finally Friday #5DailyGratitudes: Being able to sit in on the Smöl Nerdchild’s honours thesis presentation, cool damp weather to make hot chocolate even more appealing, grocery delivery, snuggles, friends.
Photo: the program cover from thesis day titled “String Figures, Narrative Strands”
Happy Wednesday. #5DailyGratitudes: great friends, my family, kind co-workers, a helper when I’m journalling, walking outside at lunchtime.
Photo: Hera (my wobbly tortoiseshell cat) helping me choose a sticker for my journal. (She chose my ink colour for today too)
It’s back to the office to work #5DailyGratitudes: new stickers on my new mini-notebook, the weird feeling of driving after a long time not driving, getting back to a routine, choosing classes for next term, playful cats.
Photo: a sepia sticker on a black notebook that says “I decide my vibe”.
