Hi there! It’s September, which signifies that I’m absolutely prepared for my first viewing of You’ve Obtained Mail and have spent a while eyeing my sweaters, however I’m nonetheless sweating each afternoon and utilizing my air conditioner. In California, true fall climate might be at the very least a month out, however in my coronary heart, I’m prepared.
Over right here in my world, college is effectively beneath method, and I’m having fun with my college students thus far. We’re nonetheless early within the yr, so there are nonetheless routines to work out, schedule modifications, and different little hiccups. I don’t fairly have my instructor’s “sea legs” again, however we’re getting there. Personally, I’m a fan of the a part of the yr the place everybody understands the routines and issues run like clockwork, however that requires some arduous work now to get the payoff later. Instructing is quite a bit like life, proper?
For many of my life, I’ve actually dreaded fall and winter. I like the vacations effectively sufficient, however I miss the sunshine and freedom. This yr, I’m discovering myself feeling prepared for some chillier climate, to shift into soup mode, and grateful for the truth that no season (each literal or metaphorical) lasts eternally. I’m making an attempt to embrace the truth that quickly it will likely be chilly and damp, that stone fruit and berries received’t be at their finest, and that it will likely be too chilly for afternoons in my pool — however that signifies that sweatpants and comfortable garments come out, that root veggies and hearty soups will quickly be on my desk, and that I can snuggle beneath the covers earlier as a result of it’s darkish out. It feels good. Similar to the start of the educating yr, fall and winter really feel like occasions to place in work in order that every thing blossoms when it warms up. It helps to belief that earlier than we all know it, summer season can be right here as soon as once more.
Wherever you’re, I hope you’re feeling the shift into a brand new season, and that it’s good. Listed below are some hyperlinks to maintain you firm! Sending you’re keen on, good vibes, and if I may, a bouquet of freshly-sharpened pencils.
— xo, Amy
• Even if you’re not at school, dividing your life into semesters is sweet motivation. (Vox)
• I actually beloved this tackle happiness from Helen Garner: as an alternative of in search of moments of happiness, discover “moments of utmost interestingness.” Additionally: easy methods to get extra happiness out of your social life. (The Guardian, The Atlantic)
• In case you are a millennial or older, buckle up for this journey entitled, “Younger Folks Have No Concept What We Used To Do After Work” about life earlier than cell telephones. It introduced again some reminiscences of a less complicated time and likewise made me really feel actually, actually outdated. In that vein, as a 40-year-old, “I’m gracefully refusing the slide into cultural irrelevance.” (Slate, NYT Present Hyperlink)
• Some well being stuff (I’m largely effective!) has been investigating some vegan choices for my life, and you realize our lady Pleasure has some killer recipes. I’m trying ahead to making an attempt carrot and zucchini harvest muffins and creamy curried pumpkin soup. Additionally, even earlier than my vegan shifts, this easy vegan chocolate cake was what I made for each event as a result of it’s THAT GOOD. (Pleasure The Baker)
• Had been you ever obsessive about character assessments? I spent a lot time taking them after I was youthful, and even now, I nonetheless prefer to know what sort of particular person I’m (in the event you’re curious: I’m a Taurus solar/Leo moon/Virgo rising, my Meyers-Briggs sort is INFJ, and my Enneagram quantity is 3 wing 4). This author used a distinct character take a look at that identifies the Massive 5 elements of any character, and gave herself three months to alter her character. Fascinating. (The Atlantic)
• I worth the enter of ladies a lot, particularly these older than me. I beloved this piece that includes recommendation from ladies of all ages. (Shondaland)
• I’m an enormous fan of remedy, and one of many issues my therapist and I’ve spent numerous time engaged on is self-compassion. A good friend despatched me this piece about why self-compassion is more healthy than self-confidence, and I beloved it. I additionally extremely suggest Kristin Neff’s e-book about self-compassion. (NYT Present Hyperlink, Bookshop).
• The most effective books I learn final month embrace the BRILLIANT Sarah Rose Etter’s e-book, Ripe, and Jane Wong’s Meet Me Tonight In Atlantic Metropolis. Have you ever learn both? If not, I extremely suggest them each! (Bookshop)
• Earlier than you decide me with this subsequent hyperlink, I need to be clear that I saved for this and likewise purchased it as a really particular deal with for myself early this yr BUT I can’t and won’t shut up about my Opal GE Nugget Ice Maker. It makes me joyful day by day of my life. Whilst iced drinks season involves an finish, it makes me need to host a celebration with swanky non-alcoholic cocktails simply so I can get pleasure from it in a single. My level: in the event you like a foolish little beverage, it is a must-have. (Amazon)
• I’ve been round on the Web for the reason that days of The Secret and all method of manifestation practices, and whereas I feel a lot of them are slightly bonkers, I did get pleasure from this text concerning the “delulu” development on TikTok. (Bookshop, Bustle)
• Talking of TikTok, this post-anesthesia TikTok is definitely one of many funniest issues I’ve ever seen on the web. Watch all three elements — it’s price it.
• I’ve enthusiastically chosen to not have youngsters, however I fortunately embrace my function as auntie extraordinaire, and my job as an educator means I get to spend so much of time with children. I actually beloved these recommendations on easy methods to be a supportive grownup in a child’s life together with easy methods to make clear that function with their mother and father. (NPR)
• I like my mates a lot, and I additionally know that generally, I have to step it up, particularly with people I misplaced contact with when COVID had us indoors. I appreciated these recommendations on easy methods to deliver a lifeless friendship again to life. (TIME)
