Can we just talk about how maybe, just maybe, spring is here? I mean: sun. My feet aren't cold if I wear sneakers. I don't have to wear my winter coat to stay warm. YES. Here are other things I'm loving: This girl who thinks a water heater is a robot. Donate a year of school … Continue reading Weekly Roundup 4.2.17
Representation
Weekly Roundup 3.26.17
I'm in the middle of making my weighted blanket (post coming soon!), but I took a break to stuff my face with Chipotle, watch an episode of The Mindy Project and share these awesome things with you: This baby otter trying to find a comfortable sleeping position, which is basically my every night. This video about … Continue reading Weekly Roundup 3.26.17
Weekly Roundup 3.19.17
How is it past the halfway point of March already?! This is - wait for it - madness. (I'm sorry. I had to.) This week, a special collection of adorable animals and other ephemera. This baby otter. These happy goats. This dog, who is just sliding down a mountain, living his best life. And this … Continue reading Weekly Roundup 3.19.17
Weekly Roundup 3.5.17
Weekly roundup is back! Check out: This listicle about things people do because of their depression. These photos showing the public and private sides of people (ok, they happen to be celebrities but let's ignore that because I'm not into celebrity culture). These dogs, who are BFFs, and one helps the other with his anxiety. … Continue reading Weekly Roundup 3.5.17
Weekly Roundup 2.12.17
Some things: This meltdown guide, which is THE BEST simple and clear advice on how to be the partner of someone with anxiety, panic attacks, and/or depression(and is also generally a good guide for being a partner/human). The Wikipedia article on Nellie Bly, who exposed the awful treatment of asylum patients in 1887 and changed … Continue reading Weekly Roundup 2.12.17
Weekly Roundup 2.5.1
While I'm sad that it's Sunday and the weekend is over, it means we're closer to mid-winter break, and that means we're closer to spring (and summer!). Here are some things that I loved this week: Idris Elba gets dating advice from kids This list of interesting Wikipedia pages "Moving On and Getting Over", on … Continue reading Weekly Roundup 2.5.1
Characters dealing with mental health
Lately I've read a string of books where the main character is dealing with some sort of mental illness. I didn't do it on purpose; some of them I knew dealt with mental health issues, some not. Regardless, I'm kind of loving that there are so many books out there talking about it. What's even … Continue reading Characters dealing with mental health
Weekly Roundup 1.22.17
Some things: Adorable joeys that make me miss Sydney. Tumblr's understanding of introversion. People leaving their protest signs from the Women's March on Washington outside the White House. This AMAZING list of life lessons from @twoscooters. And, if you have a lot of time on your hands, this list of Wikipedia pages that will keep … Continue reading Weekly Roundup 1.22.17
Weekly Roundup 1.8.17
How is it Sunday already? How? Why do I have to go back to work tomorrow? To help distract from the Sunday night blues, here's a list of my favoritest Instragram accounts. They cheer me up, speak to me, and make me laugh. And also there are like at least three with cute dogs, because … Continue reading Weekly Roundup 1.8.17
Goodbye, 2016 + Weekly Roundup 1.1.17
I'm not much for New Year's resolutions - personally I think you should be working on your shit all year long - but something I want to start working on happens to coincide with the beginning of 2017, so here we are. I want to start saying yes more. I used to practice this a … Continue reading Goodbye, 2016 + Weekly Roundup 1.1.17
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