For all the sober-curious and NA cocktail hype swirling these days, not enough credit is given to the original, perfect, sweet refresher that is the Shirley Temple. The cherry syrup gives just enough bitterness to cut the sweet Sprite (always Sprite, never ginger ale sry). Better than any imitation cocktail on the market. +1 if you’re using amerena cherries.
Best thing I did this year. Forces me to work with a limited library of records, CDs, and cassettes, which makes me learn new music outside of an algorithm. I have joined Ann Arbor’s wcbn and it’s a great third space and a community full of different ages and life experiences. So wholesome and a great way to unwind!!
that is, free writing 2-3 pages right when you wake up. i am spiritually, psychologically, creatively transformed by morning pages. you think it’ll just help you creatively but i feel much less in my head and more out in the world after dumping my thoughts out onto the page.
I have to take myself on a walk or I’ll get the zoomies late at night I have to drink water even tho I’m like a cat and can go days without it… I have to eat more than pasta and pastries or I’ll feel decrepid I have to be stimulated or I’ll binge real housewives til my eyes hurt… I’ll be anxious, feel negatively towards loved ones, and think of existential reasons I feel the way I do but for the most part these unmet necessities underly my agonizing condition
