Books, Taylor Swift, and other hyperfixations
WHY HELLO. DID ANYONE ELSE HAVE AN INCREDIBLY BAD TIME DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST? I think, in truth, August was probably a "normal" quarantine month. "Normal" during a global pandemic, though, is still PRETTY BAD. In August, I was rejected for my dream internship and hit a wall after two months on OkCupid. MY… Continue reading August Wrap-Up: The dog days are NOT over
More music book tags! More music book tags! Ilsa created this wonderful folklore-inspired book tag that I loved ALMOST as much as I loved Taylor's new album. It's the best. Let's get to it. RULES Link to the original creator: Ilsa @ A Whisper Of InkTag at least 3 people.Declare the rules and list of prompts… Continue reading folklore book tag: round one
Last month, Halsey released a live version of Badlands! I listened to it twice today! It's great! Even better: to commemorate the live album, Alison @ antari reads created the Badlands book tag! In my last post, I told you that all I want to do is post book tags and talk about music, so… Continue reading badlands book tag
Back at it with book tags because this is where my brain is at. This tag, based on Halsey's most recent album, was created by BookTuber Fadwa, AKA Word Wonders. I was inspired to do it by Theresa at areadingelf (creator of the Sapphic Book Tag) and by Halsey herself, who has been advocating for Black… Continue reading Manic Book Tag
Yesterday, I deactivated my OkCupid account. I also wrote up a big list of why I was right to do so. The list was angry and nitpicky and not so different from the post I wrote several years ago about my last dating app experience. It didn't hit me until now how tired I am.… Continue reading Dating App Update
I've listened to Taylor Swift's folklore close to two dozen times since its release. And, yes, despite my big research project not too long ago, my beloved reputation has been ousted by newcomer folklore. Folk is a very natural fit for Taylor Swift's vocal stylings - I'm surprised no one thought to explore this pairing sooner. folklore feels more vulnerable than… Continue reading folklore is my favorite: an album dissection
Hello, it's August now and I'm hopped up on jitters. Let's wrap up July, shall we? Political Updates Portland is on their 65th day of protests. Protestors spent the month of July being battered by federal agents, because fuck free speech, am I right? Last week, arrested protestors were banned from attending more protests… Continue reading July Wrap-up
Taylor swift is dropping a surprise album tonight and my coworker knew about it before I did. Speaking of work, my team has been working mandatory overtime off and on for the last week. This album release is the only thing keeping me going. Let's talk about we know. It's called folklore Per Swift, the… Continue reading What we know about Taylor Swift’s surprise album
June was...a month. It's normally my favorite month, what with all the Pride celebrations. This month felt different. Washington state is slowly opening back up. Despite an ordinance from Governor Inslee, some citizens refuse to wear masks. Black Lives Matter protests are ongoing around the country. Seattle protestors took over a six-block area on Capitol… Continue reading June Wrap-up: WHO SIGNED OFF ON THE TEARGAS?
Happy Pride Sunday! Friday the 26th marked the 5th anniversary of the Obergefell vs. Hodges decision that made marriage equality a reality in the US. This anniversary is a bright spot in a difficult time. Another bright spot: I found my new favorite book tag. Elli @ AceReader tagged me in it, for which I… Continue reading The LGBTQ+ Rep Book Tag
Narrative Paradise 