This grumpy little goose began as a painting I made for my single, Everybody Gets the Nice One, part of my album You Can Bloom Somewhere Ugly.
The idea came from a picture book I was reading with my son. I painted her myself, using both my dominant and non-dominant hands, and somehow she came out looking exactly how I feel after answering the phone for the fifth time. 😂
The song is about my struggle with people-pleasing.
I love being someone people can turn to. I love knowing the little things about them. Their coffee orders, their worries, the stories they've told me seventeen times.
But sometimes I'm exhausted.
Sometimes I say yes while my stomach sinks. Sometimes I resent how much people need me, then feel guilty for the resentment, then stay on the phone another twenty minutes because I worry they'll think I'm tired of them.
And sometimes I am.
That's the uncomfortable little truth behind this goose.
She's the part of me that wants to be kind, loving, helpful, and available, while another part is standing in the kitchen with an unfinished dinner and a very different opinion. 😂
I think a lot of my art comes from conversations I'm still having with myself. This one is about learning that my own needs belong in those conversations, too.
And underneath all the frustration, there's something much smaller.
I want someone to remember me.
To ask how my day went.
To call because something funny happened and they thought I'd like to hear about it.
I hope this ridiculous little bird makes someone smile. Maybe she'll remind us to make a little room for the person who's always making room for everybody else.
May someone call you just to make you laugh.
May someone ask about your day and stay for the whole answer.
May your own stories get a turn.
May the next phone call bring laughter.
May somebody say, "I just thought of you."
May somebody ask how you're doing.
May they have time to hear the answer.
Product Details:
Rock a classic sweatshirt silhouette with ribbed crew neck, long sleeve cuffs, and a flat hem. Layer it up or wear it on its own for a contemporary streetwear look. With the soft fleece inside and comfortable fit, it’s sure to become your favorite everyday sweater right away!
• 100% cotton face
• 65% cotton, 35% polyester
• Charcoal Heather is 55% cotton, 45% polyester
• Fabric weight: 8.5 oz/y² (288.2 g/m²)
• Tightly knit 3-end fleece
• Side-seamed construction
• Self-fabric patch on the back
• Double-needle stitched rib collar, cuffs, and hem
Disclaimer: This sweatshirt runs small. For the perfect fit, we recommend ordering one size larger than your usual size.
This grumpy little goose began as a painting I made for my single, Everybody Gets the Nice One, part of my album You Can Bloom Somewhere Ugly.
The idea came from a picture book I was reading with my son. I painted her myself, using both my dominant and non-dominant hands, and somehow she came out looking exactly how I feel after answering the phone for the fifth time. 😂
The song is about my struggle with people-pleasing.
I love being someone people can turn to. I love knowing the little things about them. Their coffee orders, their worries, the stories they've told me seventeen times.
But sometimes I'm exhausted.
Sometimes I say yes while my stomach sinks. Sometimes I resent how much people need me, then feel guilty for the resentment, then stay on the phone another twenty minutes because I worry they'll think I'm tired of them.
And sometimes I am.
That's the uncomfortable little truth behind this goose.
She's the part of me that wants to be kind, loving, helpful, and available, while another part is standing in the kitchen with an unfinished dinner and a very different opinion. 😂
I think a lot of my art comes from conversations I'm still having with myself. This one is about learning that my own needs belong in those conversations, too.
And underneath all the frustration, there's something much smaller.
I want someone to remember me.
To ask how my day went.
To call because something funny happened and they thought I'd like to hear about it.
I hope this ridiculous little bird makes someone smile. Maybe she'll remind us to make a little room for the person who's always making room for everybody else.
May someone call you just to make you laugh.
May someone ask about your day and stay for the whole answer.
May your own stories get a turn.
May the next phone call bring laughter.
May somebody say, "I just thought of you."
May somebody ask how you're doing.
May they have time to hear the answer.
Product Details:
Rock a classic sweatshirt silhouette with ribbed crew neck, long sleeve cuffs, and a flat hem. Layer it up or wear it on its own for a contemporary streetwear look. With the soft fleece inside and comfortable fit, it’s sure to become your favorite everyday sweater right away!
• 100% cotton face
• 65% cotton, 35% polyester
• Charcoal Heather is 55% cotton, 45% polyester
• Fabric weight: 8.5 oz/y² (288.2 g/m²)
• Tightly knit 3-end fleece
• Side-seamed construction
• Self-fabric patch on the back
• Double-needle stitched rib collar, cuffs, and hem
Disclaimer: This sweatshirt runs small. For the perfect fit, we recommend ordering one size larger than your usual size.
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