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March came and went in a blink. My birthday month, I felt very blessed to have some time off and that time was spent very wisely, and very worldly, with family and friends.
My father remained in hospital for much of the month, but as I have said, all the way along this period in my life, I can’t really change anything, all I can do is make sure he is ok, in the ways I am able to help. Being there for him, and making sure his immediate day to day needs are met. Which I managed.
March, every year, sees March Meet The Maker grace our social media worlds. I chose to tell my stories, yet again, for what I think may be my seventh year. It’s always a pleasure to realise how far I have come, across those years. The growth and the changes from one year to the next, and across the span of those 7 years as a whole, within my life and small business. I have created a brand, and a way of working that is all mine, and my doing. I couldn’t be more proud. It takes hard work, and graft, but to hone and to continue, fills me with gratitude. Seems my Dad couldn’t be more proud either, and he insists on telling all the staff involved in his care of what I do! Such a heartwarming thing to know.
I also took part in the ‘The Nature of Art’ AGM exhibition with the Art & Nature Collective, at the Green Gallery, Dundee Botanical Gardens. A collection of postcard works, mine were two barn owls, and told of the night we all saw the aurora borealis. Family and night skies wrapped up in much of my work this year, and this was a beautiful treat of an exhibition to both be a part of and to attend.
The week of my birthday I took a weeks holiday from my other job, as a registered veterinary nurse. Spending the week sorting out my home studio, as I promised myself I would. The space is very small, but, after the week spent within its walls, it was back to being a lovely space to both create new work in, and also easily store my stock of products. Jam packed with memories, books, trinkets and feathers galore, it provides a wealth of inspiration, as well as a quiet space, where clarity can reign once more.
New artworks were worked on, in this rejuvenated creative space. The space created giving room to also feel calm and clear enough to further my craft. My motto “Making Space So The Light Can Get In” working its magical truth yet again.
On the 20th of March, my Dad left hospital for the first time since the end of November. A huge step, and a huge change. Sadly it never quite worked out, but at the time, it was pretty momentous. Hope was felt…
I went to see Dr Rangan Chatterjee with two of my good friends from Dundee. A blueprint formed, for creating clarity and purpose in my own mindset, and my own life from here. A much needed evening, and just great to feel very much IN the world.
On the final day of March, on a drive to visit my Dad, I spotted, whilst driving, a ladybird resting on my car bonnet. The first of the year. A tiny soul, hitching a ride, and providing much needed wonder and joy at the same time. Magical. A very lovely way to finish the month.
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