This Mercury Retrograde needs to GTFO. I am exhausted. For the past two weeks I’ve been a complete basket case. I’m constantly crying, I’ve had more anxiety and panic attacks than the past few months and depressive episodes have been a constant presence.
I’ve also been sleeping way too much. Friday afternoon I slipped in and out of sleep for at least 4 hours (in the middle of the day), and took multiple naps on Saturday and Sunday as well. My body is just exhausted.
I’m hoping this week is better, with more structure and less intense emotions. That’s all we could hope for.
READING
I finished reading Lies Between Us by Jessica Goodman and I liked it. It wasn’t as intense a thriller as I usually go for, mostly because it’s a YA novel, but I’ve read Goodman’s other books and liked them better.
I love a physical book but sometimes it takes me longer to get through than an e-book just because I like to read in my bed, in the dark. That’s why I’m still reading The Page Turner, even though I am completely obsessed with this book. I’ll probably finish it within the next few days.
EATING
I went out to eat with my friends on Friday night and had the most insane pasta dish — Bucatini Carbonara and it was unreal. I’ll be thinking about this for a while.
PLAYING
I am deeply concerned that the only thing I’ve been watching for weeks is old episodes of Dateline. I turn on Peacock and let it rip. I’m not even paying attention to them half the time…it’s just background noise but I can’t stop.
I also finished catching up on In The City ahead of the reunion this week, and I’m unsure of how I feel about it. We’ll dissect more in the end of season deep dive next week.
OBSESSING
I’ve found my way back into the luxury space, obsessing over designer handbags and accessories. My wishlist is a mile long and I spend half my days on Fashionphile saving things I’ll never buy, but it makes me happy. The specific item I’m lustful over this week is the Louis Vuitton Kiragami Set.
RECOMMENDING
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is officially happening! I rounded up all my recommendations here.
TREATING
I shopped a little too much this week, though so much of it (not even linked here) is being returned. Between my buyer’s remorse and things just not working out, items had to go back.
Buyers remorse and mercury retrograde aside, your pasta looks delicious!