We have our first Transfer Orientation today. My first experience with orientation as an advisor. I anticipate going home and not wanting to talk to anyone for about 30 hours after it’s over, but otherwise having a pretty good day.
A few reads I’ve enjoyed this week:
- I adore this piece on getting older. I want to be able to say kinder things about my body, like “It is doing its best with the hand it was dealt, and that is far more than I ever before thought possible.“ Good goal.
- About once a decade, I get tired of my wardrobe. Some staples stay, but I get an itch to donate everything else and start fresh. In the past, I’ve done this quickly, but my intentional slow-down with spending is giving me the opportunity to search for things I really love and also not jump into getting rid of things that maybe just need minor repairs to be wonderful again. I go to thrift stores expecting not to buy anything, instead of just buying everything that strikes my fancy because it’s such a good deal. And I’m looking for things that are better for the earth. I’m currently dating (not committed yet, just seeing how things work out) a few cute items at Pact, so I’m happy to see them on this list.
- Speaking of things I’m dating…I want this. I love a simple swimsuit with a short.
- I like a niche memoir, and Leigh Kramer loves fashion fiction/nonfiction the way I love foodie fiction/nonfiction. I’ll have to check out a few of these (I’m especially interested in the Iris Apfel one).
- And to culminate this list of pleasures, a lovely reminder from Jenny Lawson – don’t begrudge yourself happiness.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend full of your favorite things and people!
M. Suzanne Terry 
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