note to self: do not fall asleep without getting ready for bed! contacts out, teeth brushed, pyjamas on, lights off, under the covers, books and laptop off bed – – these are allll good and normal things one does before going to bed, and for good reason! otherwise, invariably, like clockwork, it’s restless sleeping + uncomfortable positions + bad bad dreams. so. wake up! and fix things. end of note.

i just woke up from a beautiful dream. so sweet and longed for, but still a surprise, with a mix of real and not real, like any good dream should have.

yes, i won a ribbon… make that seven ribbons. ! ! so proud and happy. and inspired all the more to spin spin spin. evidence here: