...Waking up a little bit earlier.
I started working full time in August. Which means that everyday I have to be up and functional by the time 8:00am rolls around. It's one of those things that I didn't realize that I enjoy. I really like getting a good relaxing start to my day, and a great way to do that is to give myself a little extra time in the morning.
...A solid morning routine.
With the above being stated, I've sort of come into a pretty solid morning routine, which includes a little reading, a little writing/drawing, a cup off coffee and plenty of time to get ready. A decent amount of time in the morning is the makings of a good day in the life of Francyne.
...An office to decorate.
In mid-January the sign company I work for started construction on my new office space. I knew it was coming, I just didn't know it was coming so soon. I thought it was going to be April by the time the ideas would come to fruition. However, now the space is constructed and painted. All that's left for me to do is to make my little work home in there, and scrubbing the tile floor.
...Brightly colored pottery.
I painted my office a pale yellow, and I figured it was enough of a nutral color that I could have some fun brightly colored vintage accents. So I've been pursuing the aisles of my local thrift stores, goodwills, flea markets to find some fun pieces. Resulting in these pieces of pottery. My plan is to put some plants in them, we'll see how that goes in an office with no windows.
...Glittery markers.
They are just as awesome as they sound. February is finding more excuses to use them.
...A cup of coffee made by your mom.
My mom makes me coffee literally every morning, and waking up knowing there is a cup of coffee waiting for you is the best.
...Attempting to be a little bit more organized.
I'm currently working two jobs, paying off student loans, taking an interest in my own creative career, enjoying life and friendship with the people I care about most, and planning for the future. All of these take investment and care. And to be able to spin all those plates... And hopefully be able to spin a few more plates in the future I need to work on my orginizational skills.
...Jackets and jeans.
A solid jacket and a good pair of jeans have been my wardrobe go-tos as of late. You'll probably see a lot of that in February.
...Reading The Artists Way.
I've started the book a few times and have yet to finish it. I guess I'll be getting my morning pages on soon.
...Building a giant corkboard.
I'm in the process of buying the supplies. Don't worry, you'll hear more about that later.