Literally 3 minutes before I opened this tab to write to you, I was crying. Not about anything, honestly. Just about not playing with the dogs enough today and feeling like the world’s worst mom. If that sounds crazy — I’m just on my period and crampy as hell. And 3 minutes before that, I made 2 separate postmates orders — one for a custom pint of ice cream from Cold Stone and another from a way, way too expensive sushi place. In conclusion, I am grossing myself out. And that’s okay.
In lovelier news, here are some things that have made me happy this week:
In and Of Itself on Hulu. Watch it, without context. I happy-cried like a mom watching her child graduate. I hope I never see the world the same way I did before I saw this 90 minute masterpiece.
We opened escrow on a house and we’re cruising! It’s so fun! I feel like the most adult version of me I’ve ever felt and I’m loving it. My very own house. Woah.
Finished dry January and woooooo, am I proud or what — (I originally had “am I a proud girl” but ya know, proud boys ruined that one for me). Cam and I were on such a wild streak of drinking basically daily before January, so the reset was needed. I needed to know that I didn’t need it, ya know?
Riggins got loose in our neighborhood the other day, which sounds way more dramatic than it was. I was terrified she was gonna take off for the road but she did the exact opposite — did 100 zoomies in a circle, looking like the most free girl in the world. It was adorable. Still makes me smile.
I’m so happy my podcast is back. I love talking both sides of it — talking to interesting people and learning/helping others learn about things that matter. It’s been so fun and if you’ve listened, I can’t thank you enough. If you haven’t, ew. There’s still time though. You can listen to recent episodes here, especially if you want to get started with investing, or if you’re spooked to pursue a passion but ready to take a big leap.
I’m so thankful that all this house-buying stuff is confusing. It gives my dad a reason to call and check in more than his normal once-a-week hello, or yelling “hi tarbear” in the background of my calls with my mom. He’s teaching me a lot and I’m so stupidly grateful I have him in my life. Someone like him, but also specifically him. He’s the best.
Hope. All this vaccine goodness is bringing back that oh-so unfamiliar feeling we all used to have circa 2019 — normalcy. Obviously nothing is normal yet but the idea that soon, I might get to accidentally take a sip from my friends drink at a bar and think “oops” instead of “holy shit I’m in public and no one has masks and ew I drank her drink I need to leave” is a lovely, welcome thought.
So ya. If I try really hard to overlook the cramps and my awful dog-mothership, I can admit that those are some things making me happy right now.
What are some things making you happy? Dare you to comment below.
Talk soon.
Your friend,
Taryn
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We woke up early in the morning, at 5 AM. My girlfriend woke me up and said that it had snowed again, about 6 inches. We then decided to get dressed and go out with the dog. It was quiet, dark and there was NOBODY out. Our dog goes absolutely crazy about snow. We walked to a dog park near our home and set Luna free. Her enthusiasm was so contagious that we started to run around and play in the snow. After 2 hours we came back home, gave Luna her food, took a shower and fixed breakfast for ourselves. Now Luna is sleeping, the sun is shining, we are working and drinking coffee. I took a short break to read this latest post and write this. Thinking about things that bring me happiness made me happy. This morning, Luna, coffee, girlfriend and music. That's for now.
Thank you Taryn for making me start my day thinking about things and those around me that make me happy.
I just got my results back now after reading your email. And i finally tested negative after 25 days of covid. Am happy that i will be able to get back to my clinic but am scared of long covid symp. I decided to not overthinking it and enjoy my recovery. Your words always make my day and today 2x. Hope u feel good by now we are all on period this week :p
P.S. post covid period has the worst cramp exceptionally painful:(