Hi, all!
This month, I would like to share some of the things that I have been enjoying so that you can check them out and add them to your entertainment repertoire.
1. Megan Kearney's Beauty and the Beast (http://www.batb.thecomicseries.com/)
If you love all things Beauty and the Beast, you will love this webcomic. It takes all versions of the fairy tale and weaves its own mystery and character into it. The language of plants and flowers begins each chapter, with Greco-Roman mythology and literature references sprinkled in throughout. The chemistry between Beauty and Beast is palpable.
2. R&Bieber playlist on Spotify
If you are a fan of good vocals, great lyrics, and guest spots, you will enjoy this playlist. A while ago, I saw someone say something on Twitter about Justin Bieber's R&B album Journals being underrated. I finally looked up this playlist and was not disappointed. With lyrics like "What's a king, babe, without a queen?" and "You don't have to make your mind up now/No rush/No pressure" you will be mid-swoon in no time. Some of the songs are from earlier in his career and some more recent, but most are great.
3. The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truths Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller with Jay Papasan
This book describes how to develop mastery in whatever field you're in by focusing on ONE Thing first, then allowing the rest of your day to fall into place. Many of the authors' points are illustrated with bare bones illustrations that hit home. They recommend planning your breaks first, then the ONE Thing, then the rest of your day. Taking care of yourself first leads to more productivity. The main takeaways: One step at a time, build good habits into your lifestyle, and mastery will follow from concentrated effort. Great for creatives or anyone who wants to be successful in their field.
That's it for today! As I've been reading and listening to these things, I've also been working on my alphabet coloring book. I was on the letter N, but skipped ahead to V because I needed to draw some violets while they were in their prime. Now I am working my way backwards to N before I jump forwards to WXYZ. I've been thoroughly enjoying illustrating each page, and I can't wait to show you when I'm done. You can see some of the pages on my Instagram @jenisforlove.