At the moment, I’m within the midst of interviewing for a job that I’m crossing fingers, toes, and eyes to get. Please, ship me all the nice vibes, mild the nicest Selena prayer candles, and set out the nice moon juice for me. My writing class is chugging alongside, and I’m clawing my method to a 100 web page manuscript, however whew! Intense is the flawed phrase for it.
This Sunday publish gained’t be tremendous lengthy, largely as a result of my mind appears like goo. Let this be a gentle place so that you can land for a bit of bit. Maintain you!
• The aftermath of COVID (the inter-math? The present… math) has left the world reeling. Add in all the pieces taking place the previous couple of years and yikes, are we okay? The opening line of this text is perhaps the truest factor I’ve ever learn: “Every little thing is Bizarre and Everyone seems to be WRECKED.” (The Guardian)
• The Stanley model cup obsession continues to be going robust, although the vibe has shifted to southern sorority lady it appears. Have you ever seen the “pack my Stanley with me” movies?! Wild. Past. I used to be on board for a short time then hopped off to trip the Owala practice, that I’m at the moment nonetheless on for the foreseeable future. Nonetheless, I did choose up a Stanley JUG for all my summer season seashore drink wants. 2 gallons of hydration from cleansing to retoxification. It’s giving Excessive Faculty Musical 2, particularly. (TikTok, Goal)
• I’ve dubbed my downstairs neighbor a saint for by no means complaining when my 3 (three!) cats get the zoomies at 3AM and inevitably run at full pace up and down the hallway. I’m making her Mardi Gras Moon Pie Bars immediately, mainly to bribe her continued endurance in direction of us. (Pleasure the Baker)
• It was solely a matter of time till the time period Range, Fairness & Inclusion (or DEI) was dubbed “too liberal” – the initiatives are quietly disappearing from workplaces. Jobs say they’re evolving it, however are they? I’m a bit of skeptical. (Washington Publish)
• Probably the greatest commencement speech in existence – we ALL want ice cream, and no, we’re not strolling to get it. The youngsters – sensible past their years! (The Grudge Report)
• Michelle Obama’s mother handed away earlier this week, and Barack and their household shared some candy ideas. Marion was a tried and true Chicagoan, and it introduced tears to my eyes to learn his beautiful tribute – made me consider my very own grandma that handed. A secret a part of me hopes they’re assembly in no matter paradise through which they reside. (Medium)
• As a result of summer season is gearing up for a full-swing, meals ought to get simpler, proper? That’s how I really feel about it. Give me 2 watermelon wedges and a popsicle, please! When Pleasure launched her one-pot Hamburger Helper, it actually modified the sport. Whilst an grownup, sneaking greens into meals appears like a life hack. It’s the savior of summer season! (Pleasure the Baker)
• As I head into trip, what’s everybody studying? I really like selecting a ebook outdoors of my regular style particularly for the seashore. I’m a fantasy/sci-fi lover in the intervening time, and I learn Tom Lake, so perhaps give me your greatest non-fiction reads! Already, I undoubtedly might be taking Maggie Smith’s (poet) “You May Make This Place Stunning” with me, to cry and provides me writing inspiration. (Bookshop.org)
• Lastly, should you love to bounce to a very good bass-heavy beat, or (and) it is advisable clear your total home without delay, please, let me introduce you to the album of the summer season. Thank me later, however you might be WELCOME. (Spotify)
