This week I’m only working two 10-hour days because we’ll be flying to Florida on Thursday. Yesterday was my regular day off, today was my Monday, and tomorrow is my Friday. I stayed late at work today because I’m essentially cramming in a week’s worth of work in two days.
I have, however, found a new way to decompress and relax after spending all day in the state penitentiary. I color in a coloring book. Have you heard of these new coloring books for adults? I purchased mine last month at a local bookstore in Morro Bay and have been quietly filling in portions of pages, a little at a time. I thought about bringing it along on Thursday to pass the time at the airport and on the plane, but I may feel too self-conscious coloring in public. Knitting, on the other hand, I could do easily and not care if anyone stared at me.
August 12, 2015 at 6:04 am
I just got a colouring book too! However it takes quite a long time to finish filling in a page. It has been resting on my bookshelf since last week:)
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August 12, 2015 at 6:06 am
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August 12, 2015 at 8:07 pm
I have a coloring book too that is untouched. I’m wondering if I should use regular coloring pencils or watercolor.
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August 12, 2015 at 9:28 pm
Do both! 😀 I used pencils on some pages and color markers on others. Either way, it’s just a relaxing, meditative experience.
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August 17, 2015 at 1:10 am
I love love this book! I have about 3 of them and the small one too 🙂 great for relaxing the mind. Hope you have fun with it!
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August 17, 2015 at 6:54 am
Thanks! It’s definitely relaxing!
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August 18, 2015 at 7:34 am
How do you use watercolour pencils on the book? Do I have to dip the tips of the pencils in water then colour or do I have to colour first then use a thin brush to go over the colours?
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August 18, 2015 at 6:18 pm
I actually don’t use watercolor pencils– I use plain colored pencils. However, if I were to use the watercolor pencils, I think I would color first and then use a wet brush to dilute the colors and give it a watercolor effect. I would love to see how yours turn out! Share photos if you can.
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August 18, 2015 at 7:37 pm
Thank you:) Sure I’ll share the photos when I have finished. Might take a long time 😀 I will let you know first thing when I’m done:)
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