What is the deal with people just talking about Substack on Notes? It’s so nice to see little life snippets like your mug and so much more interesting. (Also, it’s a dirty little secret that you can follow all the rules you like, but things can still flop. May as well do what you like!)
that is so true. You can be niche and consistent and writing everything you're told to write and not see success. Or throw out the rulebook, do something unexpected and watch it fly. x
I love this so much Annie! I had pretty much come to this conclusion myself about posting for me in a way that fit into my life rather than having to show up consistently and all the things you mentioned, but doing The Creative Way course solidified that for me and made me the main character in my life story. Here's to doing what we want, when we want and fuck the outcome!
P.S. I have a special mug for my morning coffee too, its by a local artist called Lucy Pittaway who draws cute pictures of sheep and caravans. My coffee always tastes better out of that mug, its got a big orange heart on the side of it which reminds me to give myself love first, before anybody else x
I mean, a handmade mug is definitely better. but I'll take my high street mugs until I come across one by a local artist (I imagine that's pretty special to drink from) x
It is indeed especially as it was a gift from my husband (but really from myself as I sent him the link!) I think any mug is special if it’s bought with the intention x
What is the deal with people just talking about Substack on Notes? It’s so nice to see little life snippets like your mug and so much more interesting. (Also, it’s a dirty little secret that you can follow all the rules you like, but things can still flop. May as well do what you like!)
that is so true. You can be niche and consistent and writing everything you're told to write and not see success. Or throw out the rulebook, do something unexpected and watch it fly. x
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I love this so much Annie! I had pretty much come to this conclusion myself about posting for me in a way that fit into my life rather than having to show up consistently and all the things you mentioned, but doing The Creative Way course solidified that for me and made me the main character in my life story. Here's to doing what we want, when we want and fuck the outcome!
P.S. I have a special mug for my morning coffee too, its by a local artist called Lucy Pittaway who draws cute pictures of sheep and caravans. My coffee always tastes better out of that mug, its got a big orange heart on the side of it which reminds me to give myself love first, before anybody else x
"... made me the main character in my life story" = YES!!!!!
I mean, a handmade mug is definitely better. but I'll take my high street mugs until I come across one by a local artist (I imagine that's pretty special to drink from) x
It is indeed especially as it was a gift from my husband (but really from myself as I sent him the link!) I think any mug is special if it’s bought with the intention x
Your post was a good reminder to enjoy the little things in life as they add up to a big life I think x
this is it. If we always aim for BIG, we are left wanting. If we take little and often, it certainly does mount to something big and wonderful x
yep! totally on this page. I could not think what the fuck to write this week so I dug out a poem about sunshine I made up in 5 mins xx
That sounds lovely, do you have a link? X
https://open.substack.com/pub/gemmaspeakman/p/sunshine-and-lollies?r=1gw3lp&utm_medium=ios xxx
Like the mug a much as your thoughts 😍
I really did enjoy the mug because I want the colourful mug and the moment of calm with a coffee x
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