I’m all in (or as much as I can afford) on the arts and crafts aesthetic. We have some functional but cheap furniture that we are slowly (slooowly) replacing with quality wood furniture but oof it costs a ton. And we have a few pretty stained glass lamps and light fixtures.
I’ve read a few from T. Kingfisher this year and they’ve all been awesome.
Also really enjoyed the Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi, and the Emily Wilde books remind me in a good way of the Lady Trent books which I loved.
I’ve also read a few romantasy books but they’re unfortunately forgettable. I think I’m kind of over the genre. I want my fantasy with a bit of romance, not the other way around.
BookWyrm is great, seconding!
Worked at a Starbucks in college that was open until midnight. One time there were a couple of girls hanging out and didn’t leave when 12 rolled around. We started doing our closing tasks, locked the doors, etc. and they still remained. Finally I was starting to mop the floor and one of them said to me, “Were you going to ask us to leave?” And I said, “We’re not allowed to.” They were so apologetic after that. Yeah whatever, just get the hell out.
I don’t wear eyeshadow every day but my best one-and-done color is in a ColorPop palette.
Thank you, it helps to hear this perspective, truly. The food thing is really hard for me, but I also know that the only times in my life that I was able to keep to a plan was when I was walking regularly as part of it. That’s when I saw results. I couldn’t keep up with a weight-loss plan unless I was taking regular walks. I’m trying to keep that in mind as I reset lately. Your words make me feel like it’s the thing I should focus on the most and honestly, it’s easier than the food part for me so why not try it? And stop beating myself up over food.
One of many, many problems with how they ended GoT, sigh.
Hugs, I can totally relate to that. My kids are in elementary and I spend soooo much time in my car. In some ways, my car is a bit of an introvert sanctuary; I can always retreat there when I need a break from helping at their school or work or whatever. But I eat so many meals on the go, in my car. I don’t walk enough.
I also don’t like cooking. I don’t like to spend time making food so I find myself reaching for easy things, and often easy = frozen or takeout. I also have a sweet tooth. I know weight is made in the kitchen so a more active lifestyle probably wouldn’t be enough, even though it’d be a huge step in the right direction.
I asked someone which third party candidate they think I should vote for in a thread where they were saying third party is the only anti-genocide vote. Six hours later and I still don’t have an answer. It’s so disingenuous.
Even if that phrase hadn’t been used ad nauseum already, this would be the right time to use it. This is truly a WTF move.
If your normal breathing is really that audible, it might be worth checking with a doctor. You could have something going on, even as simple as a deviated septum or something like that.
Ooh tough call. Probably my dining room table. It’s a trestle table and I think it’s Amish made.