I decided to enjoy my day off and when I got up, I went directly to the sketchbook and did a little bit of painting — seen below, mixed media on watercolor sketchbook paper — I know it was the best decision, because I was lost in the paint in short order and an hour slipped by unnoticed. At least unnoticed until my stomach growled more aggressively than was probably necessary to get my attention. And now I’m making a little bit of supper.

But I plan to do more painting tonight, to enjoy my day off and immerse myself in the process of creation and being creative. After the last week of soul-crushing, work-related nonsense, I am thankful to have this time to enjoy and relax, giving myself permission to waste the evening away painting and forgetting that I still need to work in order to pay bills.