Today I wrapped up the revamp on my B-movie site; I am mighty darn pleased with the whole business tbh. Website design is one of those little side hustles I get up to – earning a bit of cash sure, and also doing a few favors. In the case of B-movie BFFs! the only favor I am doing is for myself, on and did I casually mention MY NEW CO-COLLABORATOR, the illustrious E. Young, whomst I successfully courted into writing for the site. E.’s first post just hit the press and opens with an ardent declaration of love for Billy Zane.
So as far as collaborators go:
Besides web design – which is time consuming! – I’ve finished with a large bit of mending, ordered and waded through a whole heck of a lot of samples for a client’s capsule wardrobe, and designed and begun construction on two costumes for an upcoming twin birthday. As wonderful as these occupations are, I have also repeatedly set them aside to tend to my teenagers. My children are able to care for themselves but they still absolutely need my care: today, Tylenol and a smoothie for one child who woke with a painful throat. Then: helping the other child with their testosterone shot. The latter child has wanted more time together so we’ve been on the couch watching a Victorian-era science fiction horror on telly and generally just being next to one another. Teenagers are like great big rechargeable batteries and they benefit from a lot of nutritious food, a lot of rest, and a lot of love. Too many teenagers don’t get enough of all the above.
In the evening Ralph and Beeps are off at German class; my studio is so impossibly cold lately so with my son’s help I haul a few bits of equipment and the right threads and scissors and pins and pattern pieces upstairs and I construct a belted tunic, a pair of leggings, and a tissue-knit sweater – all for little babies, absolutely delicate and wonderful work. Ralph brings home takeout and I finish my yoga practice and take a hot shower and slip into pajamas. Tomorrow I get to make a goldenrod linen dress and I am sure this will cheer me immensely.
2/22/2018:
I am grateful to wake after a good sleep (but bad dreams!), and to feel rested.
I am grateful for a body that feels wonderful of late. My daily yoga practice is very helpful!
I am grateful for coffee in the morning, and for time to myself to work on projects I care about.
I am grateful for a favorite pair of blue jeans, and for boots, and for my winter perfume!
I am grateful for the health and safety of my partner and children.
Today I finished sewing several garments; they all went well and they were a great deal of fun to make as I watched a bad movie to keep me company.
I am grateful to hear from a friend who was AWOL for a while!
I am grateful for payment from a client.
I am grateful Ralph and Beeps got home from class safe, and brought me some awesome food!
I am grateful for talented and artistic friends to collaborate with.
I am grateful for a very cool pin that my friend F. gave me for my birthday!
I am grateful for a hot shower and PJs and for the prospect of a peaceful evening tonight.
Goodnight!
2/23/2018:
I am grateful for a deep sleep, and to wake feeling rested.
I am grateful for the health and safety of my partner and children.
I am grateful for my daily practice of yoga! I have been taking it a bit easy and letting my legs rest up a bit, but still practicing daily.
I am grateful for hot coffee in the morning and for a peaceful home.
I am grateful for the end of the week. Ralph and I have both been working and we are tired!
Today I brought my sewing upstairs and created a lovely linen dress, while hanging out near the children. I am grateful for time with the kids, and if my studio isn’t warm, at least the upstairs is!
I am grateful for the happiness of my older child, who watched a little sci-fi with me today and cuddled with me.
I am grateful for a writing collaborator and for a podcast collaborator. It is wonderful to have creative and fun people to share my geeky stuff with!
I am grateful for healthy pets and for my hibiscus which is in bloom!
I am grateful for birthday plans, heading into next week and celebrating our oldest’s 16 years!
I am grateful for a hot shower and a cozy bedroom and wonderful people to share it with!
2/24/2018:
I am grateful for sleep and to wake feeling rested.
I am grateful for a grocery trip with Ralph, and I am grateful for the kids’ participation. We have a shared grocery list and everyone adds what they want and it’s a nice system.
I am grateful for the health and safety of my partner and children.
I am grateful for website work, with Ralph. We work well together!
I got a little bit of work done today on the first version of a swimsuit. What a lot of fun!
I met with a friend today to help her with a project. It was delightful to talk with her as she is creative and intelligent and funny. And I hope in some small way to have helped her and brightened her day.
I found a new baker to make vegan cupcakes and cakes, and set up some treats for this week (for Beeps’) birthday. I am grateful for birthday planning!
I had two volunteer gigs today. I have been feeling sad about this or that but doing this work really helps keep me grounded.
I am grateful for yoga every day. My instructor is absolutely wonderful. She teaches wonderful movements but even more than that, her demeanor and humor and her thoughts on life and self-acceptance and self-care are really helping me.
I am grateful for a meal and cake with some ladyfriends tonight, and getting home to my family and a bad shark attack movie with Ralph.
I am grateful for a hot shower and cozy bed and for a warm and safe and loving home.
Goodnight!