august 2026 capsule
August was a scorcher and heat makes me lethargic and depressed. There were a lot of ups (creatively inspired, starting new projects, a short break from work) and downs (Pumpkin's ongoing medical problems, more medical problems of my own, divorce paperwork struggles, project burnout.) I'm longing for the day when this heatwave will break and bring us into autumn. But I also can't put my life on pause until then. Here's what I have been up to more or less.
Blog Updates
- shared how I have kitted out my art bag. So far I have really enjoyed having the sling as a carry all for my supplies. For shorter commutes (such as going to work), I bring a smaller bag with curated supplies since I'm less likely to use travel brushes and water cups while I'm on the bus.
- reflected on my experience participating in the Summer Creative Retreat
Other Progressions
- went to a park I have not been to for the first time to go birdwatching
- started a nature journal in a small royal talens sketchbook and have been loving the freedom of very small pages for daily writing and sketching
- completed a tarot painting for a discord community project that is currently on hiatus right now lol but at least I met the deadline!
- started reading a lot more (post incoming!)
- played a few puzzle games including An Incident at Galley House and Case of the Golden Idol. Started playing Discounty and The Witness.
Little Things to Look Forward To:
- attending local nature journaling meetings at parks
- meeting up with a friend after a community swap event
- clearing out space in my room to renovate for the fall
- new seasons of Dimension 20 and Make Some Noise
- Pumpkin's health (hopefully) remaining stable! So far so good since her last vet check-up