After almost 4 months of not posting anything here, it’s a mighty fine time to write.
I am currently on vacation, waking up too early because my system is still in work mode. So, I have some quiet time in my hands every morning before the fund and action happens.
What have I been up to?
I have been keeping myself busy, analogly. My previous post might give you a hint as to why, and I think recent triggers could be mostly digitally related. Like my 2 old monitors, or my smartphone, or my tablet. So I tried to stay away as much as possible.
Reading
Instead of spending my usual evenings watching series, I have opted to read.
I started rereading books that I already have. Book series including Harry Potter, Splintered, Twilight, and Fallen to name a few. Then I decided to buy new ones. A Court of Thorns and Roses, The Folk of the Air, Shadow and Bone, Six of Crows, King of Scars, and Cursebreakers. I am now waiting for The Mortal Instruments (although I have read this already on my Kindle), The Dark Artifices and The Witcher to arrive.
Watercoloring
Inspired by a friend of mine, Happy Navarro, I decided to try watercoloring out.
And so I grabbed a normal notebook, used my son’s watercolor, and started. This is a very recent thing of mine, so I am still learning. I might post something about this separately, maybe when I am comfortable enough to show my work.
Writing
Before reducing my digital use, I have been writing a lot. On my tablet though. Now this is one of the things I miss doing. I have not started yet, but there is already a notebook set aside for it. I am even thinking of buying a typewriter. But maybe this idea would die out soon enough.
To be honest, I did not completely swear off the digital world. I am keeping things at a minimum though. I post an image of a flower every day on my IG, I get inspiration of what to work on next, I send messages but mostly answer them in any chat I am in. And that is mostly it.
I bought a new monitor to replace my 2 old ones. With it, I am helping a friend out with his (possibly) new venture, designing, and will even create a design system from scratch for that. And some other basics, like online shopping, filling out forms, and what-nots.
And I am feeling fine. So far. 😊
Silke 