Five Obsession Update: February 2017
It’s been a while, I know. I wish I had a great excuse like I’m really busy being swept up in the creative world or, like, a new outstanding project’s in the works. Frankly, I’ve been lazy. I moved, and it’s taken me 2 weeks to get over the trauma of doing that. Do you ever feel like the weight of the world is crushing you? Or was it just my couch crushing me?
I wanted to keep up with this, but lacking one interesting subject to gush over. So instead, I’ll cover five things I’m ~ into ~ at the moment.
1. Transparent. I’m late to this. Later than I am with writing this post, but I guess I covered that. Transparent is a show following a gang of complex characters that actually feel...well, real. Jeffrey Tambor plays Maura, a trans woman, who is surrounded by her family whom are going through divorce, gender crisis, having babies, being, etc. all while learning about they’re father’s transition. The really great thing about this show is that while it subjects a lot of complex situations with society in gender norms, abortion, and LGBTQ, it also covers things as simple as communication and coping in a world with all different characters that just coexist. The writing approaches subjects with care and thought. Along with that, the acting across the board is so intuitive, natural, and realistic. Family is complicated, and this one’s no different. I blew through Season 1 in 2 days and I’m in awe by how behind I am on this!
TL;DR version: I’ve been watching a show. Here’s the trailer.
2. Rachel’s Ginger Beer. Basically, I’ve been guzzling this down Capri Sun pouch style (except out of a copper mug and sometimes mixed with a little booze!) RGB offers an array of fun flavors including blood orange, cucumber tarragon, and white peach. I’m honestly looking forward to summer so I can sip ginger beer somewhere at a park because that seems like THE best of all time experience.
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3. Glossier Soothing Face Mist. Rosewater + Aloe + Glycerin = Skincare paradise. Glossier has really encapsulated no-fuss skincare with this simple recipe and gorgeous, fresh scent. The soothing face mist is an everyday essential for me. EVERY. DAY. In the mornings before work, I use a micellar water for cleansing and follow with this face mist. I find it be to both refreshing and effective in keeping my skin feeling clean and plump. If you’re not incorporating face mists into your skincare routine - you need serious guidance because I can’t think of anything more necessary.
4. Soon. An app to keep lists of movies, music, places, etc. you want to check out. My brother recommended this app to me, and after months of not downloading it, I finally got my shit together. I’ve been heavy using this app particularly to collect a list of movies I’ve been wanting to watch. I’m always someone who wants to keep up with old and new movies from my favorite actors and actresses, but sometimes it’s hard to keep those mental notes in order.
Soon has a simple interface and is super user friendly. Because of this app, I think this year will be THE year that finally watch all these films I’ve been so behind on. (I haven’t watched the Godfather - is that movie buff suicide?) So far I watched a few recommendations from my brother like What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) and The Aviator. I was also able to catch up on watching some of the movies that came out last year (2016) like Nocturnal Animals and Moonlight. Both were incredible and you HAVE TO.
5. Being active. Whether it’s taking a 30 minute walk or hitting the gym, I’m trying to get on top of fitness. I’ve never been someone who worked out routinely, so even the process of building a routine feels really daunting to me. I’ve been taking the opportunity in pulling a mid-day gym sesh for morale, which has felt really good, as much as I’d like to say I dreaded it. What I really dreaded, though, was actually making the initial decision to go. So here’s the trick I’ve been pulling on myself: If exercising crosses your mind, you have to do something, anything. I’ve been utilizing home work-outs by YouTube motivations, as well, which has helped to get out of a “I want to do nothing forever” mood.
In short, having a hard time trying to conquer being healthy and realizing it’s an everyday struggle unless you make it impossible to avoid. Nike said it best. You just gotta do it.