Weekly Happy List (43)
I'm all about new age cults, PG -13 Christmas movies and dragons this week
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đWhat I Read and Enjoyed
I finally got to read "Iron Flame" (The Empyrean Book 2) after being utterly obsessed and consumed by "Fourth Wing" earlier this year. I liked it, but I wasn't as obsessed as I was with the first in the series. I thought that the world-building was on point and loved the interaction with the other characters from the "Wing," but the relationship trope was not 100% to my liking, they need a therapist! You bet I'm still going to read the next one
Now the real training begins, and Violetâs already wondering how sheâll get through. Itâs not just that itâs grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that itâs designed to stretch the ridersâ capacity for pain beyond endurance. Itâs the new vice commandant, whoâs made it his personal mission to teach Violet exactly how powerless she isâunless she betrays the man she loves.
Although Violetâs body might be weaker and frailer than everyone elseâs, she still has her witsâand a will of iron. And leadership is forgetting the most important lesson Basgiath has taught her: Dragon riders make their own rules. But a determination to survive wonât be enough this year. Because Violet knows the real secret hidden for centuries at Basgiath War Collegeâand nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end.
đșÂ What I Watched and Enjoyed
"Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God": I just don't understand people following this cult. How this woman could be a cult leader is beyond me. But the documentary (3-part series) is the most entertaining and sordid thing on television right now. (Max)
Amy Carlson, also known as Mother God, a self-proclaimed spiritual savior who built a cult through her online manifestos and live-streaming sessions. As Amy's health declined, her followers believed her death would lead to her evacuation by UFO and salvation for humanity. Told through the eyes of Amyâs devotees and constructed from the cultâs archival footage, the three-part docuseries captures the perils of internet proselytizing and a conspiracy-driven faith.Â
"Ex Mas": This is a perfect movie for when you want to watch a Hallmark Holiday Movie, but make it PG-13. It stars Leighton Meester (Blair from Gossip Girl). I really think she should be more famous; she's a great actress. The story follows a pair of exes who are forced to spend the holidays together. Predictable? Yes! Enjoyable? Yes! (Freevie)
đïž What I Bought and Enjoyed
I just came back from a 5-day cruise to the Caribbean and loved it. I had zero expectations and was terrified about seasickness and the Norovirus, but I really kind of dug it?
The food was great. There was a kids' club that my child liked, so that gave me lots of time to read and watch all the content I downloaded on my iPad. It's a cruise line known for skewing older, so there wasn't even a party scene (fine by me). This is the one I chose in case you are interested.
đ Micro-joy
During the cruise, I opted out of buying the internet package (it was expensive, and I'm cheap), and I completely disconnected from outside life. I realized how much work stresses me out, constantly checking emails and Slack messages. It was a very welcome internet-free week, and I truly disconnected and rested.
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Iâm making these cookies tonight
Dying to watch this on theaters as well as this but I know Iâll wait until they are VOD
đ°Â Rabbit Holes I Went Into
How to fix all your stuff
I did not know there was a think such as the color of your bread tag having meanings
The allure of celebrity romance via
A gift guide made for me?
đ§đŒââïžÂ  Articles and Bits I loved
Resale is not only for fashion, thereâs a beauty market too
RIP Campus Novel
The town created by AIRBNB
Alexa Chungâs 40 pearls of wisdom
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Mr and Mrs Bezos are barf via
I agree with this: Best place for reviews is reddit
đ Funny Business
Garfield boyfriend
I support this
Justice for Cheescake Factory
Perfume commercials are wack!
đđŒÂ Classifieds
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