Things on my Radar
The August roundup
The universe is funny. It’s 10:26a, only 45 minutes before this issue goes live, and I see that my intro has completely disappeared. I thought we were out of Mercury retrograde, but the astrologers did say it would be a bumpy ride out, so I guess I can’t be that surprised. This has personally been one wild summer energetically, and I can only take my intro disappearing into thin air as a sign that whatever I was aiming to share was perhaps not the right message at this time.
Well, we’re at the end of August and I feel as though every day that we’ve inched closer to September I am in more disbelief. Summer zipped by and I wish I could hit repeat and do it again differently. I would go outside even more, I’d put my face in the sun as much as possible, and visit more friends. August felt long until it didn’t and I can’t believe that in just a few days we will slip into the “ber months” (as everyone is calling it on TikTok). Don’t get me wrong, I love the fall as much as the next girl (I get a little glimmer of excitement in my belly thinking about lighting a fall-scented candle and cozying up on my couch to watch Practical Magic with hot cocoa), but for some reason, I’m not ready to fully slip into this mode yet. I had big plans for my summer, and (more on this soon) I toiled endlessly over a new brand that I am so excited to share with all of you. The thing is, the more I tried to force it to happen fast, the more it fought me to slow down.
What I realized in these last few days of August—with the cooler breeze coming in through our screen door in the mornings and the leaves beginning to show their more brilliant hues, is that as much as I was forcing this thing to be ready quickly(!) and now(!) it’s not ready. It’s still being fed. It’s still growing in my womb. There are things I have to do first to be fully ready for this new iteration, this new chapter to fully drop in.
I am working on accepting this and knowing that everything always happens in divine timing. For now, I will go outside as much as possible because it is still summer and it is still warm. I still have more than a couple beautiful days left, and I have a feeling that I just have to release and be present.
If you’ve been following along on IG you know that I have been fixated on making beaded necklaces lately. It’s the only thing my fingers want to do and every day I crave this time on the couch in the evenings with an old show (like New Girl) playing in the background. The backstory to these necklaces is that last November I was reunited with a big box of my old craft supplies from my childhood in our family basement. These beads have been collected over my whole lifetime, and as I began to make necklaces with them again I felt connected to little Maya. I felt her joy and love for making beautiful things once more. The thing is, I’m now swimming in necklaces that I don’t know what to do with. If you want one, send me an email, DM me or comment here and I will snail one of these (or make you a custom color!) for $23 (U.S. only).
I was turned on to Elemental Superfood Bars by my functional medicine doctor and although they are a little pricey, I think that they’re well worth it. They are a perfect grab and go, and as I navigate a season of life where I seemingly can’t be bothered by food, it’s great to have these at the ready so I am less likely to skip a meal.
This piece by Anne Helen Petersen. She is always exactly where my thoughts are and this article was no exception:
A reel that made me laugh:
And speaking of rodeos and horses, while watching the Olympics earlier this month a question occurred: how exactly do horses make their way to the Olympics? I found this helpful and fascinating article on the subject.
And I know the Olympics are tired news by now, but I just have to say that the artistic swimming category is the best part of the Olympics. I especially loved France’s routine, and had a ball laughing at how bizarre the music choices were. Here’s an article on that exact topic because I clearly wasn’t the only one to think it.
I am very intrigued by this chewing gum. The packaging is very pleasing and I love their messaging. I’ll be sure to report back if I try it.
Came across this brand on IG and I will certainly be keeping tabs on it for my next shopping opportunity.
Remember when we had real neighbors? Remember when we (meaning us in our 30s) used to play in the street as kids? This article was incredibly profound and I really really hope we can move back into this type of lifestyle.
Being in Maine this month reminded me of my love of Baggies shorts. They’re seriously the best and don’t look as sloppy as some athletic shorts can.
Speaking of Maine, ever since returning home I have been craving a candle that smells like Acadia. I found this one that I’m tempted to try, but if anyone has one they love, HMU!
I refuse to be one of those early fall hype girlies, but when thinking about these sandals, they certainly will transition really well into the colder months with a colorful sock.
What goes around comes around, and blazer/suits are BACK. While I don’t see myself wearing full stiff suiting for fun anytime soon, this set from Everlane looks like a perfect laid back version that I would easily wear with those sandals I just mentioned above for a fun day out.
This podcast episode was really worth a listen. I was a hard core Marianne Williamson fan when she was running for office, and I still think that her approach will be very relevant in about 40 years from now. She’s ahead of our time and that’s okay:
Love me a dance vid, especially when it involves my first love, ballet.
Of course, Dan and I watched this documentary and it’s so sweet and perfect and you all should watch it if you’re dog lovers like we are.
I took my first functional movement class and it blew my socks off. It was super gentle yet really powerful and I can’t wait to go back for more.
I have fallen in love with this tote bag and it’s print and will be adding it to my shopping list to have on hand for my next trip.
You know when a certain artist resurfaces in a way that really captures your attention? I’m having a rendezvous moment with Jordan Rakei. His music is just beyond, and his new(ish) album is soothing to my soul lately.
Stumbled across this gal’s Youtube channel, and I am fascinated. I definitely watched two episodes on her life in Russia back to back yesterday.
This fully encapsulates how I feel lately.
I’ve been on a pearl kick for a year or so, so when I saw these new pieces from Dauphinette I basically screamed. Need these earrings and this necklace.
Lastly, I finished listening to this episode this week and it really has stuck with me. I never really thought about mental load until being in a long-term relationship but now it’s a lot of what I talk about. This episode shines a light on that experience and how to balance out a partnership so that it feels fair. There is promise for part two focused on how we raise our children not as a gender but simply as a caring human and I can’t wait for that to come out:
What caught your eye (or ear) this month? Let me know in the comments!
x M
This issue had so many great links I lost track on what I originally came here to comment on, but that TIKTOK. It explains exactly how I’ve been feeling and the season I’ve been in. To be honest, it’s so uncomfortable and helps to know I’m not alone!