Hi folks :) Hope you had a great Holy Week. It’s APRIL already. We’re moving into Q2 as the corporate kiddiez say. The speed and notion of time has felt like a really different beast in the past year or two. It’s just plain ole trippy. Time doesn’t feel like this steady, even marker of life, but more so like a growing wave. And it’s getting harder to surf lol but maybe, like a riptide, I need to learn to float with the current until I get to safer shores. I promise I’m not high haha this is just normal Kat trying to deal with time feeling like it’s flying by with no intention to slow down. And enough blabber, let’s get onto this week’s list:
Ohhhh this is very interesting: the science of spicy food. Like why is stuff spicy? How do we register on a biological level that something is spicy? More nerdy stuff about why we like spicy food. I don’t necessarily like it, as in I don’t seek it out. However, there are times when something is spicy, and I want to keep eating it even though it’s a bit torturous.
So I usually use Unsplash when I need a stock photo for something. This one’s great because it’s free, and you don’t need to give them credit for their photo. Apparently, Dupe is the Unsplash for GenZ, but how about millennials bc I’m not mad at it at all. In fact, I’m going to use it right now to show you the vibe.
Apparently these are 11 foods that are better and cheaper to buy at Costco. I am waiting for the day that I can get a Costco membership. I don’t think I need bulk items in my life at this point, but I am excited for the day I can flex that the value is worth it for me to buy bulk lol
GREAT podcast episode on Talk Easy with Ramy Youssef! It’s great hearing a comedian/actor talking about his life, faith, and acting journey, but especially when he’s from New Jersey babyyyyy. Also seems like a down-to-earth guy who understands the nuance of living a life of faith in our very polarized country. Give it a listen!
Have I complained enough about my sudden onset of allergies yet? This might help explain it for anyone else who’s undergoing this change and whining like me.
Ohhh yessss I’m hopeful for these updates to Google Maps that’ll make it easier/better to plan outings & itineraries!
Hallelujah, the collaboration we desperately needed. JK I fear for Americans but also ummm excited for it? lol
You guys, I always thought I was alone in thinking that beer sometimes tasted like Bubble Yum. But guess what?! There’s a reason for this, and it’s reallll. It’s not just in my head. I’m not crazy! This and this explain why. Hint: it’s due to something called esters. Not Esther.
If any of yall live in a rental and need some tips as to how to spruce it up… Paige Wassel is your girl. I love her practical advice!
Okay, last but certainly not least, a home I’d really love to live in. Lucy Williams is a British influencer, and she’s got a great newsletter too 💓
Have a great rest of your week everyone! Stay dry out there, it’s rainy boooo but plants I hope you enjoy the rain and look all dazzling when it’s sunny (you betterrrrr).
1. TY for DUPE. Helpful for college communications lol.
2. Costco rotisserie chicken slaps. We just got some haha.
3. My allergies have been killing meee