Another week, done and dusted!
Last week I shared my highs and lows of the week, which I enjoyed the format of… however this week I wanted to try something new. @gparrish has created a hashtag on IG #ProjectYouAndMe where mothers share updates on themselves and their children- things they’ve been loving lately, new things they’ve learnt etc. I wanted to do this… but with my puppy (LOL, I know- but being a puppy mum is my favourite job in the world). So here we go…
YOU: Scratch at out legs when we sit at the dining table, hoping for some food. Lay down in the sun on the hot, fake grass instead of in the shade. Eat celery and beans as a crunchy snack. Can swim the whole length of the pool, and know where the steps are, but you still won’t hop in yourself. Cuddle up to sleep in my bed, but always on my side (ie. where I’d like to lay down haha).
ME: Anticipating big life changes. Waiting for my questions to be answered by the uni. Using uni as an excuse for everything. Want to make banana bread but Melbourne days are too hot to put on the oven. Say “you are just the cutest” to you at least 1000 times a day. Practising being grateful and present- I’ve waited for these days and now I’m here.
And now, the links I loved this week!
So many good reads linked here! Thanks @agirlandgrey 😍 https://www.agirlandgrey.com/lifestyle/the-sunday-edition-11/
Saving this mostly for myself so I remember how much I love this home!https://estliving.com/woollahra-home-decus-interiors/amp/
Steph often shares this recipe on her stories but this week she put it on her blog! So happy because now I can save it for uni meal prep inspo! https://justanothermummyblog.com/garlic-coconut-chicken-with-cauliflower-rice/
This IG account looks so delicious, but is also full of practical advice! Saving it for my uni days 😅 https://instagram.com/collegenutritionist?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=rmy3aozh14y5
Need some bad advice? Or just a giggle? https://www.hit.com.au/story/ask-tanya-your-ultimate-guide-to-new-years-resolutions-and-surviving-january-120504
It’s a complicated online world, and this is such an interesting read- particularly in the wake of Fyre Festival (scroll down for more on that!) But transparency is key. I don’t care if it’s an ad, I just want to know. I trust the people I follow enough- that if they post an ad I’ll still believe their review. I understand a girl gotta pay those bills. But if it’s not disclosed… essentially it’s illegal and a lie. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/technology-46960179#click=https://t.co/5Y5hVCsZ98
In a similar vain to above, I was so grateful to see Natalie Barbu explicitly tell her audience that she contacted a brand in order to work with them. I was honestly shocked that she revealed this- because I have NEVER heard another influencer say this. And honestly, why not? If it aligns with your brand, why not hustle? Transparency is so valuable to consumers of content; particularly no that I have this blog, I’m interested in the BTS.
Staying on Youtube, Sophie’s blog of her smear test was such an informative video. I have seen so much encouragement online about smear tests, and it is great to see we are promoting the importance of them, over the scary-ness. And brave of Sophie to share so much.
More food inspo, Hannah recently shared this on her stories & it has me drooling! http://hannahgale.co.uk/2017/01/18/how-to-make-my-fave-healthy-thai-broth/
Chloe Plumstead shared this link on her stories (I love her “weekly faves” style posts she does via IG) & it’s a great thought piece. https://www.manrepeller.com/2019/01/best-advice-ever-received.html
My favourite, favourite, favourite (!!!) Hallie is back on the blog being real, honest and wise as usual! https://amongotherthings.com/2019/01/why-i-quit-blogging-social-media-30-days-digital-detox-burnout.html
And finally, if you’re interested….
Guys, I watched the documentary “Fyre” about Fyre Festival on Netflix this week and found it so intriguing! So I’ve linked some articles that I found particularly interesting in relation to the doco.
At the end I was left wondering “how did Ja Rule get away with it?” Personally, I’m not buying his “I was played too” cover up. https://m.eonline.com/news/1006856/ja-rule-defends-himself-amid-fyre-festival-documentaries-i-too-was-hustled-scammed-bamboozled
I found Marc Weinstein such a well articulated speaker during the doco, and reading his blog posts I can see now that his way with words takes form in both his speech and writing. Mesmerising! https://medium.com/@warcmeinstein
If you’ve watched the Hulu version, I’m dying to know- what is it like?! Comment below!
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