10 Things I Swear I’ll Start Doing Tomorrow

Happy Friday and (happy??) Summer!

I’m beyond excited (against my will) for those of you who thrive during the season of boob sweat, mosquitoes, and an endless calendar of activities that somehow qualify as "relaxing."

For my fall lovers, stay strong.

The next few months will test us. People will insist that 92 degrees is "actually not that bad." Every social event will somehow involve standing outside. And we’ll be expected to pretend that sweating through our clothes is a normal and enjoyable human experience.

But our time will come.

The leaves will return. The mosquitoes will return to hell where they belong. Candles will reclaim their rightful place in society. We will once again wear sweaters. Trader Joe's will release seventeen unnecessary pumpkin products. We will buy twelve of them. Balance will be restored.

Until then, remain vigilant. Stay hydrated. Avoid eye contact with anyone who says, “It’s a dry heat.” And remember: every pumpkin spice season begins with surviving one unnecessarily enthusiastic summer.

We’re in this together.

***For years you’ve loved this section, and I’ve loved that you’ve loved it. But I’d like to (even if just temporarily) switch things up and try something new. I’ve got a few ideas in mind, but if you have suggestions—or feel strongly enough to passionately protest me pausing this—feel free to reply to this email.

“Your next move matters more than your last mistake.”

-Via IG: wethinkdeeply

From the book, Make Believe by Victoria Hutchins:

If I spend less time sitting in the sun and more time sitting at my desk, maybe I could really make something of myself.

If I read fewer romance novels and more self-help books, maybe I could find the formula to unlock the life of my dreams.

If I spent less money on lavender lattes and put more money in the bank, maybe someday I could afford a big house, with a wraparound porch.

Where I could sit in the sun. Read a romance novel. Have a lavender latte.

Stumbled upon this thread about people who took gummies and I was wheezing.

STRONG RECOMMENDATIONS THIS WEEK.

Make Believe: This was one of the most beautiful books I’ve read in a long time (I cried many times). I highly recommend a physical copy—it’s one of those books you’ll want to earmark. And while you don’t need to be going through a difficult time to read this, if you are, it is especially delightful. It’s made up of a million short notes. It felt like a warm hug—so inspiring and would make a great gift.

I Will Find You: Holy shit, this was so good. It’s about a man who goes to prison for killing his son but then thinks he may still be alive. My jaw was on the floor from the beginning all the way to the last episode. It’s one of those shows with a million twists, and every time an episode ends, you cannot wait to see what happens next. 5 stars. No notes.

If giving advice were an Olympic sport, I would qualify easily. I can sound like a wise, emotionally evolved person who has read all the right books and made all the right mistakes.

And yet, when it comes to applying that same advice to my own life, I become suspiciously incompetent. I am, in essence, a professional problem solver with a strong aversion to solving my own problems.

Which is why I’ve compiled a list of the things keeping my therapist in business—for your consumption.