I'm not dead yet, and neither are you
Let’s pretend this is Monday because yesterday was a mess of work and doctor’s appointments and craziness and at 2 am I sat up in bed and was like, “OH FUCK, I FORGOT TO SEND YOU MY WEEKLY DRAWING” and I considered getting up to write this but I had a dog on me and Dorothy Barker growled when I said I needed to get up and I decided that she was right and I needed to stay in bed.
But here I am now and I’m feeling so relieved because yesterday I turned in the second edits of my next book and my editor loves it and I am a puddle. More on that later, but for now…this week’s doodle.
This drawing came from the fear I sometimes have of leaving my house or talking to people or saying yes to things that maybe normal people wouldn’t even question. I have to keep reminding myself to live life and find joy wherever I can, and to not be afraid of taking up space. And I’m reminding you too. Seek out happiness in whatever way that looks for you. Enjoy yourself. This is, after all, the whole point of our little lives.
“Don’t make yourself a ghost in your own life.”
I super crazy love you,
~ Jenny
I need this week’s art in a frame. I did just go outside in my backyard and was almost struck by lightning. That almost made me a ghost. Is that good luck? I am still shaking and might have peed my pants. I can’t wait for your next book! So happy you are getting closer. I need to go change now. And drink a shot.
Darling Jenny, I am THRILLED that you take up space in my life, even if just online. You're awesome. Take up the entire world if you want. We need more people like you.