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Church Hopping in Rome

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again- if I do nothing but visit different churches on my next visit to Rome, I’ll be happy. When traveling around Europe, I try to make sure that I visit a church or two- they’re like jewel boxes of art and architecture scattered throughout the city. Even better, they’re often free! For travelers on a budget, these can be a perfect way to pad out an itinerary…

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Greek Myth Books on My TBR

My reread of the Percy Jackson series has inspired a resurgence of my love Greek mythology centred books. Ancient history and myths have been some of my favourite stories to explore and see reimagined and I have a handful of them of my to-be-read pile I'd love to get too soon.

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Here, The World Entire · Anwen Kya Hayward

Firstly is Here, The World Entire. This book was recommended to me by the booktuber Jean Menzies (a gold mine for greek myth recs). This is a feminist retelling of the story of Medusa. The author explores the origins of the Gorgon monster and gives a voice to someone often silenced and villainized. Here, The World Entire reminds me of Madeline Miller's Circe and any author given woman of the past voices certainly has my attention.  

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Lifestyle of Gods and Monsters · Emily Roberson

Lifestyle of Gods and Monsters sounds exactly like the kind of cheesy fun modernized take of Greek Myth I love. This story is a retelling of Theseus and the Minotaur from the perspective of Ariadne. The twist however is that the labyrinth is a reality show. What I love so much about Percy Jackson is the blend of antiquity and modern culture that Rick Riordan uses to humorous effects and I expect this update on the tale will do the very same.

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Galatea · Madeline Miller

Madeline Miller is often considered the queen of the Greek Myth retelling and it’s not hard to see why. Both The Song of Achilles and Circe were testaments to Millers' skill at recreating antiquity while appealing to modern sensibilities. She tells stories that explore the interesting and nuanced facets of people we now consider legends. While Galatea is a tiny novelette I expect Miller's take on Pygmalion to pack a punch.

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Goddess of the Hunt · Shelby Eileen

Goddess of the Hunt is the most unusual book of the bunch because it's a poetry collection. I have literally no experience with modern poetry but the concept of Goddess of the Hunt gripped me completely. This collection is told from the perspective of Artemis the titular Goddess of the Hunt. I'm excited to see what Shelby Eileen brings to her adaptation of the goddess and am fascinated to see how she weaves I queer themes into the collection.

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Greek mythology is fascinating because we've been studying, reimagining and interpreting these stories for centuries. I love seeing the different ways people from all different backgrounds use these ancient myths in the modern contexts and I can't wait to check these books out.

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Here’s a List of 10 things. 8 Will Blow Your Mind.

1. Pears

They’re like apples, but worse. 

2. Indoors

Defined by being inside a door. Scientists are working on putting doors in orbit, so that the entire planet will be indoors.

3. Cake

They’re like Frankenstein apples. The structure inside is all man-made from parts of different plants and egg, stitched together and baked (electricity?) into life. Seems better at first, but then it goes on an angry rampage (diabetes).

4. Picture Frame

Your picture is ill-defined! But a border around that, you slob! Else we could all fall back into the chaos of primordial muck. Are you pro-life or pro-chaos? 

5. Big Truck

A wrought symbol. Sexual potency on one end, ignorance and destruction of the planet on the other. There must be a less controversial way to signal having a small penis. 

6. Pen

Used to remind you that those cursive lessons in middle school didn’t stick. Why is this so hard? My hand is cramping. I’m going to go back to typing. Ok, boomer? 

7. Roomba

Oh, shit these actually work. 

8. Gum

Chewing makes you seem cool. That’s why Brad Pitt is always chewing, even when there is nothing in his mouth. I like watermelon trident, because mint is too obvious.

9. Dog Paw

Smells like corn flakes. Seriously, if you have a dog and haven’t smelled its paw, it smells like corn flakes. Who gave them permission? 

10. Coasters

Tiny little surfaces to put on the less replaceable surfaces so that they don’t get little rings of water damage. Considered a grave social faux paw to forget to use one. If no restitution, could be kicked out of the tribe and left to starve. 

The thing about all of them, is that they’re things on this list. Really makes you think.

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How to Keep Your Chin Up when it gets Complicated

Sometimes, life really sucks.

It’s nobody’s fault. Things pile up and the possibilities of what might happen next are too overwhelming. Sleepless nights blur into tired days and it’s really hard to see the end.

But always remember. Nothing is forever. So for now, let’s just get out if this slump and start living life again, no?

1. Freeze!

Stop what your doing, halt your thoughts, and just exist…

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I really like number 1, keep a gratitude journal. I tried this for a few months and found that by writing down what made me happy at the end of the day, I became more aware of the good things in every day, and also did more to seek out simple pleasures. I still do it every few days, especially on the bad days, to put it all into perspective. The only piece of advice in this article I would be a little wary of was number 10. be humble. While I think modesty and management of ego is important, I also think you should be confident in your abilities and not sell yourself short. 

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49 New Year's Resolutions Twentysomethings Should Consider

Dieting and going to the gym are NOT on this list.