Hi! Thanks for doing this! I started empty nesting last September. I know how it feels and it sucks but all of us together… It’ll suck less. We’re here for you!
A few years ago, "Furiously Happy" sort of became my emotional support book and I asked Jenny (via Twitter) if it was OK for me to mark it all up with strange little notes to myself and highlights for the parts that I often relied on the most to get me through some very difficult days and she said it was fine. It was my book so mark it up all I wanted.
So I figure as long as it's not somebody else's book you have to return or a library book, it's yours to write in, color in, do whatever you feel you need to do.
I have 3 copies now, because I had the same problem! Especially the one that is signed, like, I KNOW Jenny would totally be ok with it... but coloring in that one just seems so very very wrong! But now that I think about it some more, I think that will be my next project. I have to spend many months away from home, to take care of my mom, and something tells me I'm gonna need some bright spots!
it is your book...you can do anything you want with it! Fear Not! If you decide you need a pristine copy for some reason, thriftbooks.com is a great source.
I think you're a psychic on top of all your other gifts, Jenny, because I really needed a motivational/creativity kick in the pants right about now and it's like you KNEW. That's a bit creepy, but soooo helpful. I can't wait to see your new drawings. I love your coloring book (and so does everyone I've given it too). Your drawings are beautiful and moving and I can't wait to see more.
Your coloring book did me so much good! And I still have the markers I bought for it, let's see if they're all dried out :) I can update you all on my knitting, which is the art that makes my brain happiest.
Sep 13, 2023·edited Sep 13, 2023Liked by Jenny Lawson (thebloggess)
This is perfect because both my stepkids are now at college as of last month and my husband is on the other side of the world for a few weeks as of today so I should probably art and not be self destructive
SHUT UP. Thank you for your kind words and link, MY GOODNESS! What a totally unexpected thing to discover while my husband is asleep next to me--I had to put my hand over my mouth and silent scream! This is great, too, because WOW do
I make some weird “art” and lately I’ve been thinking about these weirdo things no one knows I make. I can’t wait to show you. 😜 Yeay! What a great idea you have! ❤️ Way to Substack!
I spent half of the summer doing what I called "My Summer of Mediocre Art" to try to get myself to make art regularly but then stopped because I got in a funk again. I love You Are Here so much and am hoping that you trying to get yourself to make art again will inspire me.
Perfect timing Jenny! It’s about to be Rosh Hashanah and I’ve been meaning to do something like this for ages! So grateful to you for what you put into the world and how you cultivate this community!
You’re blessed with gifts of writing, drawing AND the sense of humour I wish I had! It’s almost unfair; I guess I’ll just have to settle on developing a fantabulously outrageous menagerie of fur-babies.
Y'ALL ARE HERE. I'm literally a little teary right now. I love you guys so much.
Where you go your Fantastic Strangelings will follow! Jenny for President!!!
Yep we will follow you anywhere
Yep!
Of course we are! I love it here.
<waves> Hi Jenny! Thanks for subscribing. I promise to melt your brain at least twice per month.
For your artwork and humor, I'll walk across hot coals if I have to. 🥰
Of course we're here, we love you!!!!
Excited to be here and join you in the journey.
Peace & Love
Of COURSE we’re here!
Excited for encouragement to do some art even when it feels too hard. ❤️
Hi! Thanks for doing this! I started empty nesting last September. I know how it feels and it sucks but all of us together… It’ll suck less. We’re here for you!
Yes, we are here and it's a good bet we always will be. Love.
I love you MORE! You're the best! <3
HAI SO GOOD TO SEE YOU HERE. Now this place is truly complete.
Jenny I think this is exactly what I needed. I’ll be creative with you!
Your colouring book brings me comfort.. although I was scared to write in it because it's a book you can't f***ING write in a book...
But you CAN write in books.
A few years ago, "Furiously Happy" sort of became my emotional support book and I asked Jenny (via Twitter) if it was OK for me to mark it all up with strange little notes to myself and highlights for the parts that I often relied on the most to get me through some very difficult days and she said it was fine. It was my book so mark it up all I wanted.
So I figure as long as it's not somebody else's book you have to return or a library book, it's yours to write in, color in, do whatever you feel you need to do.
I bought a second one from Half Price Books just so I could have one to color in and keep pristine!
I have 3 copies now, because I had the same problem! Especially the one that is signed, like, I KNOW Jenny would totally be ok with it... but coloring in that one just seems so very very wrong! But now that I think about it some more, I think that will be my next project. I have to spend many months away from home, to take care of my mom, and something tells me I'm gonna need some bright spots!
it is your book...you can do anything you want with it! Fear Not! If you decide you need a pristine copy for some reason, thriftbooks.com is a great source.
Same. But I did it anyway. I f%#&ed one of the pages up and I was sad but others came out just like I saw them in my head and it’s wonderful.
Me toooooo
I think you're a psychic on top of all your other gifts, Jenny, because I really needed a motivational/creativity kick in the pants right about now and it's like you KNEW. That's a bit creepy, but soooo helpful. I can't wait to see your new drawings. I love your coloring book (and so does everyone I've given it too). Your drawings are beautiful and moving and I can't wait to see more.
I’m in - at minimum commitment but maximum cheering level. I can’t art but I can color
These are beautiful. I knew you were a great writer- I didn't know about the art. Have you thought about illustrating a children's book about Beyonce?
Your coloring book did me so much good! And I still have the markers I bought for it, let's see if they're all dried out :) I can update you all on my knitting, which is the art that makes my brain happiest.
This is perfect because both my stepkids are now at college as of last month and my husband is on the other side of the world for a few weeks as of today so I should probably art and not be self destructive
SHUT UP. Thank you for your kind words and link, MY GOODNESS! What a totally unexpected thing to discover while my husband is asleep next to me--I had to put my hand over my mouth and silent scream! This is great, too, because WOW do
I make some weird “art” and lately I’ve been thinking about these weirdo things no one knows I make. I can’t wait to show you. 😜 Yeay! What a great idea you have! ❤️ Way to Substack!
I spent half of the summer doing what I called "My Summer of Mediocre Art" to try to get myself to make art regularly but then stopped because I got in a funk again. I love You Are Here so much and am hoping that you trying to get yourself to make art again will inspire me.
I am here! I don’t know how any of this works either but if there will be pages I can print out and color in, YES PLEASE!
This sounds like it's going to be loads good fun and maybe some good trouble as well. 💜
Perfect timing Jenny! It’s about to be Rosh Hashanah and I’ve been meaning to do something like this for ages! So grateful to you for what you put into the world and how you cultivate this community!
You’re blessed with gifts of writing, drawing AND the sense of humour I wish I had! It’s almost unfair; I guess I’ll just have to settle on developing a fantabulously outrageous menagerie of fur-babies.
I'm here for all your craziness, Jenny!! Your art is an inspiration and I want to put more good into the world! Let's do this!!
Also, what’s wrong with watching ALL renditions of 90 Day Fiancé?
I will follow you to the end of the earth! Looking for fun taxidermied animals, of course! 😂❤️