take a load off

my mind is full of ideas and images and bendy twisty itchy, in love with so many things. i spent most of yesterday in research mode and so i'm a bit worn out now but it's the good kind- the soreness that lets you know you worked hard and that it's okay to take a little break, which i'm really bad about, and so today i will. there is a huge value in remembering to do the "normal" things... taking the night off to watch a movie or go picking through antique stores or taking a walk. the sun is up and shining, it's not too cold, and i feel happy and hopeful. it's a good time to let go of abstract thoughts, give my brain a break, enjoy this beautiful day, and do a bit of grunt work maybe instead: priming canvas... washing the dishes... or maybe simply enjoying the light outside. happy friday, everybody! you earned it!