I’m starting a newsletter!

Welcome to Thrown Together! I was trying to think of a name that represents what this newsletter will be about, and of course, pottery came to mind (wheel thrown). But I also want this to be a place where I can share what’s on my mind. From trying to raise kids who don’t grow up to be turds, to going through perimenopause, dealing with the onslaught of one bad news story after another, trying to get everything done around the house, and making time for myself…etc etc… Thrown Together not only represents the chaos that is life, but also the mash up of topics this newsletter will contain.

I decided to start up this newsletter as a way to keep in touch with all of you juuust in case my instagram account ever gets shut down or if I decide to leave the app. I’ve seen more than one person get locked out of their account. It can be a really scary thing when your business depends on the relationships you’ve built online. Also I WOULD MISS YOU GUYS!!!! I’ve spent years building this online community and let me tell you- You guys are the best!! This is a group of empathetic, smart, funny, amazing people we have here. I’ve “weeded out” most of the assholes over the years. This is a safe place for everyone. All are welcome here. Except assholes. You can’t sit with us!!

I also wanted to have another way to let you all know when I’ll hold pottery sales. I feel like a lot of us are on social media way less these days so I don’t want to miss sharing with you if you like my work. I want to try to really get into my groove this year and have sales way more often. And by “get into my groove” I mean get the f out of my head and stop telling myself I suck at everything and then do NOTHING. (That’s a story for another day.) I may end up offering sale previews and/or early access to sales… giveaways… we shall see how this goes!

Another reason for starting up Thrown Together- I like to vent, and I like to write to help myself process my thoughts and feelings. If you know me, you know I am not a person who holds my feelings inside. I’m a “feeler”. If I’m upset, you probably know it. Because I’ll cry. Ha! I like to see how other people handle things that I’m struggling with. I like to feel like I’m not alone when I’m feeling stuck. There is so much power in community when you’re feeling like you’re the worst _____ ever. So I figured if I share what a mess I am, it can help some of you. You’re welcome. ;)

Finally, I want a place where I can share things I’ve gotten lately, or things I’ve done to my home that I think you might like, a really good show I’m watching, or something I’ve found that helped me in some way. I’m not a person who likes to keep secrets about things that make our lives better or easier. So if I find something I like, I like to tell everyone about it!

Instagram hasn’t been the best for my mental health lately, so it’s going to be nice to have a way to “catch up” with all of you without going onto social media.

Anyway, welcome to the shit show that is my brain!! I’m so happy you’re here. And please don’t worry about me sending too many emails. I don’t have my shit together remotely enough for all of that.