#2020reflections

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What are your favorite books of 2020? - Welcome to the first installment in my “Reflecting on 2020 as a way to gain some perspective and get my life back on track” post series. Surprisingly, I did actually gain quite a few Favorite books in the worst year of my life, across a wide variety of genres too. So, silver lining? I can stop being so anxious about my “inevitable doom” now? - 1. On a Sunbeam: lesbians space saga is gorgeous. Everything from the world building to the characters and the art style is absolutely bonkers. Just. Plain wonderful. 2. Sawkill Girls: lesbian monster horror is awesome. A very clear case of don’t listen to the Goodreads score. Complex female characters finding strength in each other. I’m constantly starved for that. 3. The entire Truly Devious series: Ravenclaw protagonist is extremely scary. Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie would’ve been proud to have created such a mystery. 4. Red at the Bone: one of the most unexpected and beautiful literary fictions I’ve ever read. I wish I could somehow get my professor to teach it. 5. Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race: killed me into the non-fiction world. Succinct and crisp and biting. Lays it out so cleanly you cannot look away. Really appreciate that. 6. The Voices: did not think a novel in prose can be this good. Turns out to be amazing. What did I say about me salivating over complex female characters? Yeah that. Here. Love it. • • • • #bookgramph #booklr #readerlife #booksofinstagram #2020reflections #booksaremylife #favoritebooks #booksfordays #readingismagic #bookster #favorites #becauseofreading #amreading #alwaysreading #pursuepretty #bookcommunity #currentlyreading #chooselovely #cozyreading #thevoices https://www.instagram.com/p/CJlehLugkPv/?igshid=7e92siuwp05q

When I think back on this year, I remember the people. The people who went on outdoor adventures with me. The people who reached out to check in on me. The people who gave me a hand and supported me. I don't know what I would have done without y'all. #togetherwerise #2020reflections https://www.instagram.com/p/CJflfGSrwJMMAb1rVSvMN0-25HprrPVoxePmE40/?igshid=12fwmh4xw71cn

H N Y Happy New Year you lovely lot! I hope 2021 brings all of us some semblance of normality soon. Here I am back in the height of lockdown working away in my studio, I am very lucky to have to myself. This is one of my happy places and I’m looking forward to getting back in there after a little break over Christmas. I have been busy foraging, mapping and making paint before I get stuck into creating lots of new work! I can’t wait to share it with you all and I always love the kind feedback you pass on. Thank you for all your support and encouragement this year, I’ve needed it and it’s spurred me along! Here are some of the ‘normal’ things I hope to see return soon in 2021: galleries reopening, dining out at a nice restaurant, drinking cocktails with friends in a bar, dancing out out, popping home to see family, going abroad and lying on a beach in the sun, seeing my art in a physical exhibition (predominantly for the privates views so I can chat and drink wine! 😉) What are some of the things you’re hoping will return to ‘normal’ soon? #happynewyear #2020reflections #londonartist #returntonormal #thingsimiss #thursdaythrowback #memoriesof2020 #2020highlights #nye2020 #newyearseve2020 #lookingbackontheyear #positiveoutcomes #personalachievements #celebratethewins #studiotime #artinthemaking (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJd1hpvHg5C/?igshid=1fpi8zxr3dkfm

Sometimes you just have to laugh, right? It hasn't always been easy to do this year, because although 2020 is a joke, it's a bad one 😂 : But if I look close, this year has had it's silver linings. : I built a recording studio at home, and made more music than ever. : I discovered a love for photography and video, both as a hobby and professional services. : I got a cute cat who has been my little buddy whenever I feel lonely. : I started writing again, realized I enjoy it, and realized I'm actually pretty good at it. : I connected with a lot of new awesome people, both in real life and right here online. : I started a transition from employee to self-employed, something I've dreamed of for a decade. : My kids are healthy, happy, and thriving despite the madness around us. : And greatest of all: I've started to accept myself. I've started to understand myself. I've started to find my purpose. : I've started to love myself. : Thanks for being a part of it. : (Side note - if you're a professional or small business/startup, I have a whole team that can help you with creative marketing, branding, and personal branding - let's work together in 2021!) . . . #justlaugh #laughtherapy #smilingismyfavorite #2020reflections #sentimental #newpurpose #findingpurpose #findingmeaning #courageouscreative #myidentity #healthymindset #positiveliving #youaremagic #youaremagical (at Victor, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJJOn75MvzB/?igshid=1stugthihzp2j