I listened to most of TTPD before bed and was not feeling great when I woke up this morning and the songs seemed to multiply! 31 songs?! Also McSweeny's list of things that could be called TTPD is great!
It's supposed to rain here tomorrow, so maybe I'll lean into that and listen to TTPD while I try to make this house habitable. PSA if you are moving soon: DO NOT cheap out on the movers. I learned this the hard way while helplessly watching a guy move my dresser up the stairs by rolling it end over end. Fortunately everything seems to be ok, but let this be a lesson to you all.
Omg I tend to be a pretty frugal person, but I've learned the hard way that there are some things definitely worth paying more for. Moving is up there considering how expensive furniture can be.
First time ever, I listened to the new album at midnight… but… I think I’m still in Cowboy Carter mode. ??? Tortured Poets Department didn’t quite land the way I thought it would. I need a lot more listens? Or I need to not listen closely? Or maybe it just needs to grow on me? Help me, Swifties. I adored Folklore/Evermore and loved Midnights even more but this one isn’t catching me like I hoped. ???
New albums usually take a couple of listens to grab me. I also listened at midnight and there were a couple I loved immediately, but having listened to it a few more times now, I can appreciate all of them!
That seems to be my experience with this one. I do like the Anthology portion more than the first half, so I’m seeing my own tastes are determining my feelings. So far, Down Bad (non-E version) has me hooked. I’m still listening though, so that’s a good thing!
I loved the therapist meme - I'm talking with mine today, and maybe I should open with that! So grateful for my new job's mental health benefits so that I can continue to see her, although dealing with all the suppressed feelings that keep crawling out is exhausting. Anyone else out there who's tried to recover from a lifetime of feelings-repressed responses to get to healthier ones? If you have advice or encouragement in this area, I'm all ears.
Erin, as always, your newsletter is the delight of my Friday morning. Thank you for curating all the goodies for us! Grateful for content providers that help me through each week. (Speaking of which, if you like silly dog videos, one of my favorite IG follows is @sookieandivy, 2 rescue dogs whose owner crochets/makes them costumes and then films hilarious bits with them. They had a news report clip the other day that killed me.
Sara, I’m right there with you on learning to release suppressed emotions - it’s exhausting but so unbelievably worthwhile. Stick with it and let the emotions flow without judgement, maybe even try to make friends with them. Whenever I had something really intense bubble up, I would place my hand on my chest and say out loud “well hello friend, I see you”. Befriending emotions instead of shoving them down is much less exhausting - who knew?
The way I RAN to support the Kickstarter the moment Pete posted about it...and then I found out you were one of the contributors and it made it even better! My dream stretch goal? You and Dan McClellan gentle-rebuking a mainstream children's bible.
I am so surprised at how much I loved those amazon home decor finds! They are all so pretty and I need them! But especially that candle warmer. That might be an anniversary present to myself.
I've had two interviews for a job that I really want and I just found out that I am moving on to a final interview on Monday. I'm so nervous. Very fancy people with fancy titles will be on the panel and I hope I don't vomit everywhere. I'm trusting that God has a plan for me that is very good, but rejection hurts sometimes, ya know? And I'm kind of over people telling me "no thanks." So maybe this will work out! Thoughts and prayers are appreciated <3
Currently reading the Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and I LOVE it so far! It's so cozy and I know nothing truly terrible should happen.
Okay, I'm off to listen to new Taylor! Can't wait to catch up in the comments <3 <3 <3
When I put in my notice at my first big girl job, I proudly told a friend later that I managed to do it without crying, vomiting, or passing out, so I feel you. You got this!
Peter Enn's response. Gold. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. I've been writing about my own process of deconstruction lately, and it has a lot more to do with questioning what I've always been taught--in light if my actual experience--and a lot less to do with actually tossing out the relevance of Scripture. If anything, my story is about rediscovering the absolute relevance and inherent power of Scripture, despite all the ways it has been wrongly twisted to serve some of those who have been teaching it for so long. Anyway, that was super helpful to me. Thanks.
Sherry - that's been more my experience, too! Not to throw out Scripture, but to reexamine its truth apart from some of the religious traditions that have warped the teaching of it.
Crying and then laughing and then crying again- I think that means you nailed it again, Erin? Vacation husband is hysterical. I’ve been checking back in with the Tuesday Lil Swipes (is that right, I never know what to call it) all week, such a good one! Treasure: I found a new-to-me podcast a few weeks ago that I’m absolutely obsessed with. It’s a British interior design + garden design podcast called The Ins & Outs with Jojo Barr and Pollyanna Wilkinson. (Wait, have I mentioned this? Idk🫣) It is funny and delightful and irreverent and the only downside is that I’m now back on instagram a lot more frequently than I had been, to see what they are up to every day.
I listened to most of TTPD before bed and was not feeling great when I woke up this morning and the songs seemed to multiply! 31 songs?! Also McSweeny's list of things that could be called TTPD is great!
It's supposed to rain here tomorrow, so maybe I'll lean into that and listen to TTPD while I try to make this house habitable. PSA if you are moving soon: DO NOT cheap out on the movers. I learned this the hard way while helplessly watching a guy move my dresser up the stairs by rolling it end over end. Fortunately everything seems to be ok, but let this be a lesson to you all.
Omg I tend to be a pretty frugal person, but I've learned the hard way that there are some things definitely worth paying more for. Moving is up there considering how expensive furniture can be.
First time ever, I listened to the new album at midnight… but… I think I’m still in Cowboy Carter mode. ??? Tortured Poets Department didn’t quite land the way I thought it would. I need a lot more listens? Or I need to not listen closely? Or maybe it just needs to grow on me? Help me, Swifties. I adored Folklore/Evermore and loved Midnights even more but this one isn’t catching me like I hoped. ???
New albums usually take a couple of listens to grab me. I also listened at midnight and there were a couple I loved immediately, but having listened to it a few more times now, I can appreciate all of them!
That seems to be my experience with this one. I do like the Anthology portion more than the first half, so I’m seeing my own tastes are determining my feelings. So far, Down Bad (non-E version) has me hooked. I’m still listening though, so that’s a good thing!
Ahhh, that one is so good! I've been really loving I Can Do It with a Broken Heart also
Fortunately/unfortunately I woke up sick so I stayed home from work, and the new Taylor added a the prefer vibe to my sick bed day.
Morning Lil Swipes!
I loved the therapist meme - I'm talking with mine today, and maybe I should open with that! So grateful for my new job's mental health benefits so that I can continue to see her, although dealing with all the suppressed feelings that keep crawling out is exhausting. Anyone else out there who's tried to recover from a lifetime of feelings-repressed responses to get to healthier ones? If you have advice or encouragement in this area, I'm all ears.
Erin, as always, your newsletter is the delight of my Friday morning. Thank you for curating all the goodies for us! Grateful for content providers that help me through each week. (Speaking of which, if you like silly dog videos, one of my favorite IG follows is @sookieandivy, 2 rescue dogs whose owner crochets/makes them costumes and then films hilarious bits with them. They had a news report clip the other day that killed me.
Have a great weekend, all!
Sara, I’m right there with you on learning to release suppressed emotions - it’s exhausting but so unbelievably worthwhile. Stick with it and let the emotions flow without judgement, maybe even try to make friends with them. Whenever I had something really intense bubble up, I would place my hand on my chest and say out loud “well hello friend, I see you”. Befriending emotions instead of shoving them down is much less exhausting - who knew?
Oh, I love that idea of addressing intense emotions and recognizing them. Thank you for such a practical suggestion. Hugs!
The way I RAN to support the Kickstarter the moment Pete posted about it...and then I found out you were one of the contributors and it made it even better! My dream stretch goal? You and Dan McClellan gentle-rebuking a mainstream children's bible.
Dan McClellan fan here, too! TBH, Data Over Dogma is my spiritual journey now.
Good morning, Swipes!
I am so surprised at how much I loved those amazon home decor finds! They are all so pretty and I need them! But especially that candle warmer. That might be an anniversary present to myself.
I've had two interviews for a job that I really want and I just found out that I am moving on to a final interview on Monday. I'm so nervous. Very fancy people with fancy titles will be on the panel and I hope I don't vomit everywhere. I'm trusting that God has a plan for me that is very good, but rejection hurts sometimes, ya know? And I'm kind of over people telling me "no thanks." So maybe this will work out! Thoughts and prayers are appreciated <3
Currently reading the Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and I LOVE it so far! It's so cozy and I know nothing truly terrible should happen.
Okay, I'm off to listen to new Taylor! Can't wait to catch up in the comments <3 <3 <3
When I put in my notice at my first big girl job, I proudly told a friend later that I managed to do it without crying, vomiting, or passing out, so I feel you. You got this!
Lauren praying for your interview to go well and that no vomit is involved!
I loved the Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches!
Lauren, that's so exciting! I hope everything goes well Monday!
Thank you!
Not gonna lie - I totally thought that artist link was going to be Rhys and Feyra.
Lololololol!!!!!!!!! Now that you mention it, it's giving major Rhys and Feyra vibes!
Peter Enn's response. Gold. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. I've been writing about my own process of deconstruction lately, and it has a lot more to do with questioning what I've always been taught--in light if my actual experience--and a lot less to do with actually tossing out the relevance of Scripture. If anything, my story is about rediscovering the absolute relevance and inherent power of Scripture, despite all the ways it has been wrongly twisted to serve some of those who have been teaching it for so long. Anyway, that was super helpful to me. Thanks.
Sherry - that's been more my experience, too! Not to throw out Scripture, but to reexamine its truth apart from some of the religious traditions that have warped the teaching of it.
EXACTLY. 💯
Crying and then laughing and then crying again- I think that means you nailed it again, Erin? Vacation husband is hysterical. I’ve been checking back in with the Tuesday Lil Swipes (is that right, I never know what to call it) all week, such a good one! Treasure: I found a new-to-me podcast a few weeks ago that I’m absolutely obsessed with. It’s a British interior design + garden design podcast called The Ins & Outs with Jojo Barr and Pollyanna Wilkinson. (Wait, have I mentioned this? Idk🫣) It is funny and delightful and irreverent and the only downside is that I’m now back on instagram a lot more frequently than I had been, to see what they are up to every day.