I have spent many years walking behind them as they lead me to a world I didn't know even know existed.

A world where you can yourself, compassion is more valued than productivity and space is given when asked.

#ND #autism #sketchbook #sketch #art #parenting #mom #life

Making Dinner

Make ahead burritos were a hit! It was a mostly easy to prepare, affordable to make, and easy to reheat. I was going to store them in the freezer but they were all eaten by the next day.

#watercolor #sketchbook #sketch #Journal #diary #dailylife #ND #art

Some days it all feels like a lot.

Sitting with my feelings- sadness, compassion, anger, love, fear

I noticed afterwards how close fear was to touching me and how it was blocking love.

#sketchbook #watercolor #mentalhealth #emotions #ND #autism #feelings #art #journal #diary

We went to IHOP for NYD. We talked about mental health as a focus for the new year, spoons, and burnout.

I felt both feel seen and heard - and created a shift in how we are showing up for each other.

#ND #neurodiversity #burnout #mentalhealth #adhd #autism #sketchbook #sketch #watercolor

First page(s) of January sketchbook.

The contrast between the black letters and rainbow colors is because... sometimes it be like that.

#sketchbook #sketch #January #watercolor #duality #creative #art #innerpeace

Intention for the year is Inner Peace

I will do things that bring me and my nervous system to a calm regulated place.

Painting Squares
Mindfulness in Daily Life
Walks in Nature

What is your Intention for the year?

#Intention #sketchbook #innerpeace #peace #calm #newyear #mindfulness

I haven't played GeoGuessr in days. Another reason moving sucks! Anyone have a referral code for a discount? I think I'm going to celebrate with a membership once the last item is moved?

#geoguessr #moving #littlemoments

I figured art would be a great way to reconnect with my soul this morning. Along the way I heard the sounds of the leaf blower, which is my number one disliked sound, and a truck parked in front of me. Leaving isn't quitting. It's choosing a healthier path.
#journal #sketchbook #watercolor #quit

Today I learned about Baking Soda and Vinegar Paste for Cleaning the Tub. It worked so well. Im never going back to Scrubbing Bubbles. It was cheaper too!

The baking soda box says there are 100+ uses for it.

#illustration #adhd #cleaning #til #paint #sketchbook #bakingsoda #vinegar

I am listening to Unmasking Autism. There's a question about the five times you felt most alive.

That's little me in a stream under a walkable bridge with a net catching fish and tadpoles.

#art #sketchbook #paint #watercolor #neurodiversity #autism #unmasking #innerchild

Show and Tell

I was organizing and found my childhood watercolor set "Paint Box" that was sold at Ben Franklin store for $1.28 in 1980-something (I think).

I don't have many things from my childhood. I feel so grateful for having this.

#watercolor #childhood #memories #art #innerchild

I have a collection of markers, paints, and colored pencils. Yet here I am using a #2 pencil.

Does anyone else like looking at art and office supplies? I MUST look every time, even when I don't buy anything.

They are so pretty ❤️

#Sketchbook #sketch #art #creative #pencil #graphite

Inner World Map

I often feel misunderstood and a little lost in this big crazy world. My inner world is quiet, calm, and full of the places and things I love. I am learning how important it is to return there.

#Sketchbook #Sketch #Journey #neurodiversity #art #diary #innerchild #vulnerable #map

New Month
New Sketchbook
New Chapter in My Journey

I'm going to call this chapter Taking Up Space ..... because I've been small for way too long

#Sketchbook #Sketch #December #personalJourney #neurodiversity #art #font #diary #innerchild