...for Friday Fun #14
Like my new branding? I decided to capitalize the ‘f’ in fun as well. And that’s why I was gone for 3 weeks and unable to send my newsletter. I know all of you were longing for the usual Friday list and extremely sad, wondering if I possibly had hurt myself or gone missing… but I’m good! Thanks for wondering. Also I was going to compile this gift list, and it’s sitting in my drafts. But I couldn’t help but think, I don’t know… there’s so many gift lists out there already (Strategist I see you and I love you), and to be honest… I don’t think most of us really need stuff at this point. That’s an exaggeration, of course there’s things we need to survive, but you know what I mean. I don’t need a pair of cashmere sweatpants. And I don’t need that flask that’s shaped like a cute cat. Or a mug that keeps my drinks at a certain temperature. Again, don’t misunderstand me, I like gifts and getting the right gifts for people. But sometimes I also think wow we just have so much stuff and there’s an overload of stuff out there and it’s just a lot. Maybe I’m just overwhelmed, so it makes me not want to engage. Ok enough of this, here’s this week’s list. Missed you guys too <3
More memes because, life.
This was major for me in childhood. Read books, read enough of them and get a free pizza party!!!?? That and General Mills box tops.
This started happening to me as I got older!! And I thought I was the only one…
Not me but someone I know who literally jumps on every opportunity to talk about TJ’s, it’s hilarious. Also, just learned about people who are famous because they review Trader Joe’s stuff. What have I been doing with my life, I’m actually kinda mad. I should review snacks. Don’t take my idea. It’s okay, I won’t do it.
Just cute.
K I have to explain myself for this one first. I was looking at things and compiling that gift list for yall. And I stumbled upon these goggles, and instantly thought of making an unrealistic gift list/funny one. At first I was like, these are ridiculous. And then I was like, wait I want one if I wanted to look like BoA from this music video:
For reference, that song is “Atlantis Princess” and not “No.1” as I mistakenly thought.
Life Another Space - kewl Korean clothing brand I found on Instagram, or rather, they found me… guess that’s how things work now. Just so many good items, not sure about the quality… probably not amazing. But I ordered a bunch of stuff, and will be receiving them soon. I’ll let you know how it works out, but for now oogle at these:
K so not my No. 1 (get it haha) choice, but an insulated trench? I’m digging it.
Nice, I like this apron fusion pants thing!
A blazer with a belt, yasssss
Dope peplum-y ruched waist wrap dress situation like wow so many cool things happening but so subtle and why hasn’t this happened before.
K, so book cover designers. I’m thinking, hey… I’d love to do that. They’re like little art pieces with the restriction of a book title and story, yes, but these are beautiful and do so much within small dimensions. Also, interesting articles on the changing world of book covers to be even more eye-catching, influenced by the likes of Instagram and Amazon. Here’s the account and image that made me think that:
Which led me to Alex Merto’s IG and website, another graphic designer with really cool work.
Marriage Story on Netflix. I know you’ve heard all the things and watched all the things talking about it and how it’s good etc etc. I’m just reinforcing that narrative lol.
It’s a good film (what’s the difference between movie and film… eh, vase vahz), and I thought Noah Baumbach did a beautiful job of showing what divorce is like for everyone involved (not that I have legitimate experience). Laura Dern is a boss, and I could never tell her if I liked her character or not (which I’m not mad at). I have little gripes about the performance of one person, but I don’t want to say who. I just mostly want to say that this, seemed to me, a realistic portrayal of life. And I don’t like hyperrealism - some movies get too heavy and glorify an overbearing sadness that can be true to life but in an unnatural way (ehhem, I’m looking at you Blue Valentine sorry Ryan Gosling). This one was just right.
Last, but not least, Dining In by Alison Roman. I know everybody knows this book and chick are phenomenal already. I just had some real life experience cooking from it, and WOW. Blown away by the results. I’m not saying I’m a legit cook, I’m just saying that she makes great cooking so easy and approachable and delicious. I have two other cookbooks that are aesthetically beautiful, but I would never make any of the recipes in there. I made her “Impostor Al Pastor” tacos (OMGGGG) and her famous famous shortbread cookies (yeshhhhh). Guys, get her book. Have people over. Feel like Asian Ina Garten (not Giada) and squeeze your silent husband’s (Jeffrey) shoulders to keep him under your control. Lol don’t but that’s always the impression I had when he’d go to the table and say “this is delicious, honey!” with this slightly nervous smile that seemed like he had to be on his best behavior or else.
K, that’s it. Missed you all heavily <3