This has been one of those weeks that has passed by in a blur. I was excavating my studio table this morning and found my to-do list for Tuesday. "Hmm," I thought, "I haven't accomplished many of these items. What day is it today?
What?
Friday?
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I suppose the week got caught up in a whirlwind of illustrations that wouldn't dry (it's been humid), midwife appointments, antenatal classes and other general (mostly happy) chaos.
Right now I'm sipping a cup of decaf, listening to the washing machine gently sudsing our household towels (glamorous, I know), and contemplating all the things I need to write on my weekend to-do list. I don't think I'll have a non-working weekend until baby comes, as I have so much to accomplish in the few weeks that are left.
I loved your responses to my last post! I've been tallying up all your comments for what you want to read here into an ideas book for future posts. I can't wait to share more glimpses into my studio and life in London! (
And please don't forget to enter the print giveaway, you have until the end of the month!
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What I'm currently up to...
Reading //
"Poetry Please," which is an anthology of poetry that has been read on BBC radio 4. I've been feeling poetry starved lately. Sometimes I want to sink deep into the rhythms and nuances of the words in order to slow my busy brain down.
Anticipating //
The arrival of baby! We're feeling a combination of excitement and fear. This morning the diaper bag we ordered online arrived, and I can't wait to pack it for the hospital.
Anyone have any good tips for what should go into a hospital bag?
Working on //
The last remaining illustrations for the second book in the Mattie's Magic Dreamworld series for Random House Struik. If I can keep on schedule, I'll be able to finish it all well in time. If only my paint would dry more quickly!
Grateful for //
Afternoon naps. I came up with the theory the other day that something that might take me three hours to do when I'm tired, would take me one hour if I were rested. That's reason enough to take a nap, don't you think?
Listening to //
BBC radio 3 (classical) or Jazzfm while I work. Sometimes I need the soothing strains of Haydn, and other times I need the be-bop beats of Coltrane to give me energy and inspiration.
What are your favourite online radio stations?
Feeling //
Baby pirouetting under my ribs, especially if I've eaten anything spicy or sweet. The other evening we made chili con carne and had chocolate for dessert, which made little one do the Mexican hat dance all night long. Baby had fun, but mum wasn't so impressed.
What are you up to this weekend?