It seems very apt that I post this new illustration today. It’s 37 degrees out there but very cloudy and it’s supposed to rain later.

So this bright new illustration will be available in all of my stores really soon. I’ll keep you posted on that.

Very very busy day today with gymnastics and a school concert to go to so we’re hoping for a lovely relaxing weekend.

Before I go, I just wanted to give you a little update on my running progress too. I am now 10k training for my race in January and I’m loving it. It can sometimes be hard during times when it’s particularly hot but I try to combat that by going out early or late. My back has improved no end. Something I feared before beginning to run was that the act of running would somehow make my back worse. How wrong I was and now I wish I’d done it sooner. As long as I do stretches after a run it feels great.

So, for someone who could barely run for 2 minutes 10 weeks ago and can now run for 20 minutes I think I’m doing pretty well. I also put on a pair of shorts today (note 37 degree day) which I bought last year. The shorts came with a belt which I never really needed as the shorts were “snug” shall we say. Today, I need the belt. And the belt is on the last notch. Feeling good!!!