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How do I start this newsletter? As a person who has never at a loss for words, this is a weird time for me. I want to tell you all so much, but lately my brain feels like it’s filled with bees. That’s not to say I’m depressed or in a slump or not doing well — my brain just feels chaotic. Energized but also restless.

I know I owe you guys a paid tier newsletter but I’m feeling pretty creatively exhausted. I know I owe it to myself to send you guys lots of updates on events this July and August, but I’m also mentally exhausted.

So, let’s ease back into this thing. Here’s a good old fashioned Here’s What’s Up With Me newsletter.

What I’m Listening To:

This album is just so good—it’s perfect for summer. It feels like Gaga at her best - doing her sort of Elton John meets Billy Joel meets Barbara Streisand drag. Top tracks include Grigio Girls, Dancin’ In Circles, Just Another Day, and Sinner’s Prayer.

What I’m Reading:

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson

What I’m Yearning For:

• The Bungalow Reversible Cotton Quilt from Natural Life, please don’t tell me if this is MAGA brand my heart can’t take it.

• A freaky little plush from a blind box, kinda like this one.

What I’m Smearing On My Face:

Unseen Face Sunscreen from Super Goop - Fully clear which means zero white cast and a lovely silicone texture that lays perfectly under makeup. I got a sample from Sephora and will be using every drop!

What I’m Snacking On:

Dried mango in all its iterations.

What I’m Watching:

NOT love island usa!!!!!!!!

Seriously though, I am loving rewatching Charmed. Especially the early seasons - it’s an absolute riot and a decadent 90s/00s whimsigoth dream.

Also Shannen Doherty is sooooooo bad.

In Other News

Thank you for hanging in here with me through a period of relative weirdness.

More from me soon <3