You’re a few years away from this, but my eldest has left the nest this year and it’s really hard - but today I’ve seen him pop up in pics of the snap action last night ❤️ the world is terrible but I’ve done this one thing right.
Well, I don't know how I feel about admitting that I watched the Barbie movie last night 🫣 TBH I never had a Barbie but got conned into buying one for a young relative whose mother had forbidden her to have one, & that was my total personal connection, so when I saw it pop up on my streaming channel, I avoided it for a couple of nights until I need some escapism, which is what I thought it would be. Have to say, not what I expected, and have kept thinking about it ever since with some of the serious questions it raised in amongst the fluff ... but WAS it fluff??? Lots of Easter eggs & dark humour that have lingered unexpectedly. Confession over - back to police procedurals set in the UK countryside I guess 🤷♀️
I've been loving the halal kiwi app, especially with suggestions for alternatives from the boycott list. It can feel a bit overwhelming sometimes, so it's nice to have concrete things that feel like they make a difference
Speaking of concrete actions, United For Palestine NZ has a WhatsApp list, with almost daily MP email templates (and a one-click link to open it in your email app from a phone browser), which makes taking action really easy https://chat.whatsapp.com/HWj1Wnf710QBe9LtxSTEPG
Listening to the new Waxahatchee and reading Empire of Pain which is way more riveting than I expected. Glad the tour is going well! And thank you always for prioritizing talking about Palestine.
I'm reading my copy of Otherhood. I'm so excited about this book. Also, I gave my mother a copy for Mother's Day. Not really an appropriate Mother's Day gift, but I'm in it so...
Yes - I saw that and really appreciate it. The book is so much better than I could have imagined. It's created space for so many Others, there are so many different perspectives in there.
Also, if you'd like to have a copy for your raffle, I'll donate one. It's not worth as much as some of the other prizes, but it could be combined with something else.
I wait all week for FNC. I skim it on Friday night and do a deep dive into all the links on Saturday morning (my weekly indulgence). The piece on the public service was so interesting- the stats and graphs that tell a completely different story than the government and I’ve shared it so all my friends can see good quality information. But the piece that hit me emotionally was the piece on the relationship with religion and the subjugation of Indigenous people (in our case Māori) as an incomer from the UK I just wasn’t aware of this. Suddenly all this celebratory stories from the church I was raised in about bringing religion to “savages” has real effects that we are seeing today. I also loved the horny monster porn - there really is something for everyone. Looking forward to seeing you in a
I just finished watching Fall, which says it's #3 in movies today and if just like to say to all the kids out there DO NOT REMOVE A LIGHTBULB AND JAM YOUR PHONE CHARGER IN IT omg. Just unplug the lamp from the wall.
Doing a lot of lying in bed after gastro hit the household, so have also watched The Gentlemen (entertaining), Dream Scenario (yeah, nah), Oppenheimer (which felt extra extra extra long as I kept falling asleep and having to go back to re-watch bits, so took 5 hours at least, or maybe that's how long it is anyway) and probably more, immediately forgotten.
You’re a few years away from this, but my eldest has left the nest this year and it’s really hard - but today I’ve seen him pop up in pics of the snap action last night ❤️ the world is terrible but I’ve done this one thing right.
oh that's the best Bridget!
Well, I don't know how I feel about admitting that I watched the Barbie movie last night 🫣 TBH I never had a Barbie but got conned into buying one for a young relative whose mother had forbidden her to have one, & that was my total personal connection, so when I saw it pop up on my streaming channel, I avoided it for a couple of nights until I need some escapism, which is what I thought it would be. Have to say, not what I expected, and have kept thinking about it ever since with some of the serious questions it raised in amongst the fluff ... but WAS it fluff??? Lots of Easter eggs & dark humour that have lingered unexpectedly. Confession over - back to police procedurals set in the UK countryside I guess 🤷♀️
I really loved the Barbie movie!!
I've been loving the halal kiwi app, especially with suggestions for alternatives from the boycott list. It can feel a bit overwhelming sometimes, so it's nice to have concrete things that feel like they make a difference
Speaking of concrete actions, United For Palestine NZ has a WhatsApp list, with almost daily MP email templates (and a one-click link to open it in your email app from a phone browser), which makes taking action really easy https://chat.whatsapp.com/HWj1Wnf710QBe9LtxSTEPG
Oh that is so so great thank you for sharing!!
I listened to a live audiobook version of Emily’s teen diary and I’m gagging for more 😂
😅😅😅😅😅😅
Fun fact! Te Papaioea is in the Manawatū which means heart standing still
I love that ❤️❤️❤️
Listening to the new Waxahatchee and reading Empire of Pain which is way more riveting than I expected. Glad the tour is going well! And thank you always for prioritizing talking about Palestine.
Oh I’d love to know what you think of empire of pain! I really want to read it!
Nascosta in Italian means hidden woman
I'm reading my copy of Otherhood. I'm so excited about this book. Also, I gave my mother a copy for Mother's Day. Not really an appropriate Mother's Day gift, but I'm in it so...
https://www.masseypress.ac.nz/books/otherhood
I can’t wait to grab a copy of Otherhood! I supported it when it was being conceived!!!
Yes - I saw that and really appreciate it. The book is so much better than I could have imagined. It's created space for so many Others, there are so many different perspectives in there.
Also, if you'd like to have a copy for your raffle, I'll donate one. It's not worth as much as some of the other prizes, but it could be combined with something else.
Oh that's so kind of you! I'm still trying to manage the smaller prizes - I will get back to you?
No problem, just let me know.
I wait all week for FNC. I skim it on Friday night and do a deep dive into all the links on Saturday morning (my weekly indulgence). The piece on the public service was so interesting- the stats and graphs that tell a completely different story than the government and I’ve shared it so all my friends can see good quality information. But the piece that hit me emotionally was the piece on the relationship with religion and the subjugation of Indigenous people (in our case Māori) as an incomer from the UK I just wasn’t aware of this. Suddenly all this celebratory stories from the church I was raised in about bringing religion to “savages” has real effects that we are seeing today. I also loved the horny monster porn - there really is something for everyone. Looking forward to seeing you in a
Welly.
♥️♥️♥️♥️ thank you so much x I try really hard to make FNC a good perk to show how grateful I am to paid subscribers so that makes me very happy!! X
Whenever I see Macklemore I have to remind myself that this isn't him: https://youtu.be/CI79h2FSnS4
Haha absolutely same 😅😅
Well this FNC sure went to a lot of places!
I just finished watching Fall, which says it's #3 in movies today and if just like to say to all the kids out there DO NOT REMOVE A LIGHTBULB AND JAM YOUR PHONE CHARGER IN IT omg. Just unplug the lamp from the wall.
Doing a lot of lying in bed after gastro hit the household, so have also watched The Gentlemen (entertaining), Dream Scenario (yeah, nah), Oppenheimer (which felt extra extra extra long as I kept falling asleep and having to go back to re-watch bits, so took 5 hours at least, or maybe that's how long it is anyway) and probably more, immediately forgotten.
Ummmm Emily, have you listened to this podcast episode of Fated Mates? I think you might enjoy it..... https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/fated-mates-a-romance-novel-podcast/id1440190146?i=1000653406652