coming back from a chaotic week

the very first check in

Last week started off strong - and promptly went to shit on Wednesday, after spending 14 hours at the hospital with my parents. Aside from catching up on sleep (an upside of the kids still being in New York), all of my health habits went to shit. I had Taco Bell for dinner twice, didn’t drink nearly enough water, and scrolled too much.

It is what it is. It’s okay. And that Taco Bell was worth it.

My workout routine is really the linchpin for my health habits. I’m happy I got in two lifts last week, and am committing to 3 strength sessions this week.

It’s going to be another chaotic week. The kids are starting camp in PA, and I’m heading back to the city for Chassity Evans’ book launch and the Wine & Vibe coding event I’m co-hosting with The Table We're Building (only 4 spots left!).

I’m going to embrace the chaos with acceptance, my woo woo playlist, and my favorite hydrating protein (two birds, one stone).

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a few smart things

Currently playing around with different ways to incorporate #5SmartReads in this next chapter. Let me know how you like this!

• Elon Musk, Human Ponzi Scheme (Paul Krugman) - I had a moment with my mom this weekend when she asked how she can invest more into the SpaceX IPO, just as my husband and I were figuring out how to minimize our exposure to to. This was the article Sri shared with her to convince her otherwise, and I found myself nodding aggressively with every word (which doesn’t happen with most of Paul Krugman’s pieces).

• ‘It’s cheesy umami’: the woman behind some of the best US spices shares her 19 kitchen essentials (The Guardian) - Sana Javeri Kadri was one of my favorite guests on That Desi Spark, and her spices are a mainstay in our kitchen. I loved this peek in her kitchen, and reminder to stock up on the popcorn seasoning in addition to our regular orders of Gunpowder and Chaat Masala (for Masala Coke, and for everything honestly).

• I need to go to a chicken birthday party.

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what I’m enjoying this week

• This summer’s playlist might be my favorite one yet.

• I’m a few chapters into Jo Piazza’s The Parisian Heist (thank you for the nudge Julianne Buonocore), and I’m loving it—definitely pre-order! I’ll be attending Jo’s book event at Doylestown Bookshop in July, if you’re local and want to come hang.

• I’m back on watching Love Island live, and I’m weirdly proud of Melanie for self-regulating after some truly spectacular crash outs. I have a lot of love for my Philly girl.

• Am I living in athletic dresses right now? Yes. Have I once played tennis in them? Not yet. Hopefully next week.