02. OPEN BOOK 📖

hey stranger,

how’s it hangin.

i thought i had done barely any drawing this week, but when i went to take photos of sketchbook to share with you, turns out I’ve drawn fair amount!

It’s funny what we arbitrarily decide is “enough” work, creative or otherwise. And those goal posts always seem to shift a little out of reach, don’t they?

This comic from Monday says,

“I AM DOING MY BEST & THAT’S GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME.”

That’s been a go-to phrase this week. Whether I mess up big time or succeed wildly, it’s reassuring to remember that I’m giving this life my best effort.

And I don’t mean “best” like “hardest” or “most successful.” I mean I’m doing things the me-est way I know how. I’m being authentic and taking actions that align with my values as much as I can, and when I fumble, I forgive myself. Or at least I do my best.

… and that’s good enough for me.

With that, here are some doodles from this week, plus some collages I made!

The background photos are from my travels in Inishmore, one of the Aran Islands off the coast of Galway, Ireland. This view spot is called Dún Aonghasa, and I think it might be the coolest place I saw in my three months of travel.

That’s all, folks! Thanks for being here.

<3