Outside Reading #4
I'm sharing all things cheeky and summery this month because creating positive change in the world also means seeking joy.
My overarching goal this summer, the umbrella under which all of my other summer intentions dwell, is to experience more joy. For me so far, this has meant choosing fun, playing with my creativity in more daring ways, saying yes to more plans and hangs (and experimenting with my identity as an introvert homebody in the process, which I will be sharing a lot more on soon - my findings have been fascinating!), wearing a lot of color and shit that makes me happy, and asking myself the playful question of, "what would the most fun and hot version of me do right now?" (which I credit to a TikTok video I can't find now) and running with it. I'm sending you these vibes too via this month's Outside Reading. Enjoy! Also, I'm extending the presale period for my new program Beyond Copywriting: Express yourself fearlessly through uncensored, self-actualizing writing + living. I'm in the middle of moving and traveling and I decided, why rush the price increase? I'm busy and so are you! So, go ahead and get in now (we start at the end of July for a fun, delicious, sexy summer school vibe). Remember, paid subscribers to Comfort Watch have a 50% off code in the post linked above! I'll also be sharing more about the course on a cute lil sales page soon, but for now, feel free to drop any questions in the comments. Now, onto June's Outside Reading. Glimmer: How to Trigger Feelings of Joy and Safety (Verywell Mind) In our overstimulated worlds, glimmers can be the answer to regulating our overwhelmed nervous systems. How To Prep for a Music Festival When You Don’t Know Every Band Playing (Elite Daily) Your ultimate pre-fest guide is right here. Welcome to the era of the trans it-girl (Vox) Trans girls own the internet. Meet six you should be following. 'Never Have I Ever' Season 4: Devi Shouldn't Have Ended Up With [redacted by Caitlin because SPOILERS!!] (Collider) Again, SPOILERS! Who agrees with this, besides me? - Caitlin Janelle Monáe's The Age of Pleasure isn't just a new album, it's a lifestyle (Double J) She's stripped away the heady metaphors...in favour of focusing on the present with a set of sensual, feel-good songs celebrating liberation, indulgence, a multiplicity of race, gender, identity, and sex. Lots of sex. Become a paid subscriber for the rest of this month's Outside Reading! This month we're exploring the untold history of MDMA (even if you dabble, you probably didn't know most of this!), how to have a rat girl summer (it's not just for girls), truly fascinating insight into how they got the details of Barbie movie just right (this was really cool to read), how to get stoned at work without losing your job (hey, it's summer, if you're stuck at work might as well enjoy it), how the pandemic changed how those of us with boobs approach bras (finally), sustainable summer essentials (non-beige and non-boring), and so much more. Plus, all paid subscribers get 50% off my newest program Beyond Copywriting: Express yourself fearlessly through uncensored, self-actualizing writing + living!
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