Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T 11/12
It’s been a week since the election. I don’t really have the words to verbalize the emotional weight of last week, so I won’t attempt to sum it up.
I’m currently compiling a list of books I want to read from the library (which I need to get a library card for) before they’re ultimately banned. I’m also hoping to get some books on mutual aid and collective liberation in times of crisis so I can better tap into my local community, as well as figuring out of there’s any health-related decisions I need to make prior to January. In an attempt to keep a semblance of my sanity, I’ve started rewatching Gossip Girl, listening to a lot of Billie Eilish and getting back into the gym. Sending all my love!
READING
Amelia Dimoldenberg for FLAUNT: I love the styling for this shoot, but I hate how low the exposure is on the photos. However, Amelia does objectively look very cool. I didn’t know she had a production company! I could totally see her as a producer for a rom-com like she mentions.
The Dare for Office, The Dare for DORK: I was doing research on The Dare for a presentation that I ended up scrapping, but I really liked these interviews of Harrison! The more I read about him, the more excited I am to see where he takes his career, especially when it comes to influencing other artists and aiding in their music production.
EATING
Pizza from Home Slice: Home Slice was giving away a free slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza if you showed them your “I Voted” sticker so of course, last week I decided to cash in my badge of civic duty for a slice. I also got the white slice which had spinach and ricotta and a grapefruit Izze which deliciously reminded me of high school. I’ve only had Home Slice’s Italian sandwich, which was unexpectedly really good, but their pizza definitely fell flat for me, which is confusing because that’s what they’re known for. Sandwiches only from here on out.
PLAYING
Dear White People on Netflix: Back in Austin last month, I was complaining to Noor and Theiija that there aren’t enough college-aged shows and they recommended this. This show is really well written and uses comedy effectively to discuss really relevant topics related to being Black in America, and that experience specific to college. I think I remember my friends saying that the fourth and final season wasn’t as good, so I’m interested to see how it turns out.
It’s What’s Inside on Netflix: Really cool idea, but I think that last twenty minutes could have been executed differently. There were a lot of loose ends, but I really appreciated the creativity, and it was fun trying to keep up with all the switcheroos happening. If you like Bodies Bodies Bodies or Knives Out sort of mysteries, you’ll probably like this, but there are definitely parts that were very confusing in the moment, and I had to stop multiple times to talk it through to myself. I think this would be a fun watch with friends!
Dive Club on Netflix: Let the record state that yes, I only started watching this show because Josh Heuston is in it, and I wanted to see more of his face. As expected, he has five minutes of screen time every episode. However, even though it’s both amateurly written and acted, it was just interesting enough for me to watch all twelve episodes. There’s an Outer Banks adjacent treasure hunt twist that makes it silly and I just love listening to Australian accents. Not mad about this.
Billie meeting Korean children: This is actually the cutest video in the entire world. These Korean children are so precious, curious and polite, and I was having cuteness aggression while watching. The little boy who said Billie looked like a pirate was so hysterical one because she does, and two because one of her middle names is Pirate.
OBSESSING
Slippers from Brunch: They’re so cozy looking! I think this would be my version of “Boston Birkenstocks” and it would be so lovely to have an easy pair of slip-on shoes.
Billie performing Billie Bossa Nova on Vevo: I’m such a fan of this song and I feel like it’s so underrated in her discography. I relistened to the album Happier Than Ever last week and then went on a deep dive of live performances, music videos and associated press.
RECOMMENDING
The View was Exhausting by Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta: This book was so good! It’s a fictional story about an Indian-British actress who is trying to establish herself in Hollywood after being unfairly demonized by the public because of her ex-boyfriend’s crash out. She’s in a PR relationship with a French-British socialite and they have an insane “will they, won’t they”, friends (and kind of enemies?) to lovers trope. Thematic content revolves around race, being the child of an immigrant, grief, the patriarchy but it never feels forced and is always supported by relevant context. There’s also some steamy scenes that were built quite beautifully and never felt cringey or excessive. Thoroughly enjoyed this and the ending felt satisfying, which I feel like doesn’t happen often with these sort of romance stories.
TREATING
Jewelry from Heights Antiques: Truly, Heights Antiques does not fail me. I’ve found so many high-quality jewelry pieces from here and none of them have been more than $20. I’m very hype about this bracelet specifically, because I’ve been looking for a good silver bracelet for a while, and both of these items were only $5 each!
