my ins/outs of 2023's first quarter

hello spring GOODBYE winter

at the beginning of the year, i created a list of ins/outs that was an unintentionally creative way to create a completely unserious set of resolutions for the new year. some silly, some serious — i’ve actually started to incorporate them into my life, like going to a handful of jazz shows, opting-in for more mocktails, and attempting to not lose my chapstick. (still working on that last one, but the mini-sized vaseline at the beauty supply store is getting me right)

for each quarter of the year — which doesn’t seem too difficult since that’s only four posts — i’d like to share my ins/outs. here’s to trying to post on a monthly/quarterly schedule!

me, pictured taking a selfie in my friend isabella’s bathroom, which is embellished with lovely photos of her cats, taki and heibai. this is an in

ins:

trinkets from museum gift shops

viewing food as cultural and historic wellness

combining the colors black and pink

being silly (this is an in for the year, honestly for life)

printing out photos of your loved ones and pets

getting a membership at your local botanical garden

listening to ethiopian jazz

watching the rain fall from your bedroom window

using the phrase “they’re having a _ off”

paul wick @paulswhtn

they was having a bob off

outs:

not being cozy

oversharing on tiktok

carpeted bathroom

seasonal depression

crowded bars on the weekend (i am converting to a frequent weeknight adventurer)

capitalism ruining our friendships

mindlessly ignoring the news cycle/apoliticism

dismissing animation as a kids’ only thing

donald glover