#31: In the moment ☄️

This week, we're enjoying the everyday miracles and spending a little time outside. Also, an article that reinvigorated by love for Paris Hilton and a country album that can't be missed.

Feb 24, 2023

Earlier this month, a super rare green comet was visual for the first time in 50,000 years. I was originally excited to see the comet, but when the night finally came, the skies in Charlotte were cloudy.

At first, I was frustrated that the weather thwarted my one opportunity to see the green comet. I will never get another chance to witness this rarity.

But rare things happen every day. The odds are that if you shuffle a deck of cards, that exact order has never occurred before. Everyday rarities exist if you decide to look for them.

To-do list:

🌞 Spend 5 minutes outside

🍊 Buy a new flavor of sparkling water

🖤 Leave a sticky note message for a friend, neighbor, or coworker

😊 Notice the sun when it hits your face

🪴 Put away the hot tools and let your hair dry naturally

“Required” reading:

How to offer help when you don’t quite know what to say (Vox)

Loving the shy girl workout trend on TikTok right now (Bustle)

This research suggests that the gut microbiome influences workout motivation (NIH)

I adored this feature about the beloved Paris Hilton (Harper’s Bazaar)

If you’re traveling soon, these tips for sleeping in the airport might be helpful (HuffPost)

This week’s aesthetic: film

Tote bag:

Eyeing these leather sandals for my summer travel plans

A great roundup of Black-owned travel beauty products

This super-cute reusable film camera comes in so many colors

Maybe this is the year I get my hands on one of these dresses!

Background music:

Lainey Wilson is one of my new favorite artists. Her lyrics are razor-sharp and tinged with raw, heartfelt wisdom. If you love country, you’ll love Lainey. And if you don’t, I still think you should give Bell Bottom Country a go.

Currently reading:

Crying in H Mart* by Michelle Zauner: Zauner, the pop singer behind Japanese Breakfast, reflects on her relationships with her mother, their Korean heritage, and the food that brought them together.

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune: The review on the front cover describes this book as a big, gay hug, and I can think of no better descriptor.