On Monday April 8th, 2024, there was a total solar eclipse. I happen to live and work in the path of totality, which means I got to witness this event with my own eyes! The moon completely blocked the sun for 4 minutes and 27 seconds. I tried to get some pictures but just know it was WAY better in person haha.
I took off my shoes and socks and put my feet on the grass while laying on my Sailor Moon blanket. Little kid me would be stoked to hang out with this me.
Interesting solar flare / bokeh light.
It was cloudy that day but there were moments when you could see the sun / moon through the clouds. I had those special glasses, but when the clouds were in the way, you couldn’t see anything, but I was able to get some pics on my phone.
this meme was too accurate lol
This picture is not doing it any justice compared to how amazing this sight was in person.
This was my first time seeing a total solar eclipse. I witnessed the annual solar eclipse last October (This is when the moon is farthest from the Earth, so it does not completely block out the sun) and I believe we won’t have another total solar eclipse in the United States in 20 years or something.
It was wild how dark it got. It was like 1:45 in the afternoon but looked like it was 8 pm. It just felt so otherworldly and made me think A LOT about our human perception of time.
It was really cool to see this event in person. While laying on the grass, I said some prayers and set intentions, and released beliefs that no longer served me... Since that day, I have really felt a shift in my energy. I don’t know quite how to describe it, but I feel more at ease and at peace. And that some weight was lifted off my shoulders a little and I can breathe deeper.
I started this painting a while ago but wanted to try to paint this eclipse just yesterday. I have quite a few layers under there as well as some words I wrote to help me process some feelings. You can barely see writing under the layers of the yellow.
I’m currently sitting in my freshly painted office. I have put up pieces of art I love to look at, some things I have collected over the years up on the walls, I have a bookshelf with my sketchbooks and books I care about, as well as my tarot cards and put up some crystals on my door frame. It feels really good to do those things right now and the energy in this room is different in a really, great way.
Ghost looking so regal, even when growing out his silly haircut.
Almost all my sketchbooks in one place.
Top left art by Oscar Fernandez Top right art by Dom Bam
Bottom left art by Erin Curry and bottom right by Jacquelin De Leon
In the middle, I found a quilted heart
Yesterday was a really good day too. We celebrated my stepson’s 10th birthday and it was the first birthday he’s had both halves of his family involved and in the same space together. I’m so grateful.
Thanks for reading. :)