Bob Ross made it look so easy. Three months later, I have seventeen paintings of "happy little trees" that look more like sad little broccoli stalks. But you know what? Creating something — anything — felt incredible. My fridge has never been more decorated.
It was supposed to be a "fun weekend project." Day 1: confidence. Day 3: the edge pieces are done! Day 7: I've sorted pieces by colour for the fifth time. Day 14: my dining table no longer exists. Day 21: FINISHED. Immediately bought another one.
I went from zero houseplants to thirty-seven in three months. Ferny, Spike, Petunia, and thirty-four others. I water them on a schedule, talk to them about my day, and cried when Ferny got spider mites. My flat is a jungle now. I've never been happier.