Have a Great (Long) Weekend.

I work on camera a lot as a reporter and I see nearly every other woman working on camera in fake eyelashes or eyelash extensions. I just cannot rock the full strip of lashes on my eyes – it makes them look so heavy. That said, I wanted a thicker lash look, so I was intrigued enough to try the magnetic lashes. I absolutely love them! (Wearing them as I type this)! They are not a perfect solution – I always need to curl my lashes and apply mascara before putting them on, otherwise they look very wonky. It can be tricky at first to apply them evenly as well, but then they are so lightweight and secure. I have been using them for about a month and I’m converted!

I saw the premier of Motherland at Sundance this year with the director and producer doing a Q & A at the end. The story of how it was made is almost as remarkable as the show itself. It is incredibly powerful, but very, very graphic, for your more sensitive audience. Really, I just cannot imagine giving birth in those conditions.

Went to a screening of The Florida Project recently & had the great opportunity to meet Sean Baker (the director) and all of the cast. It was such a treat! (Not just because I got photos with them after too.) Safe to say it is both bittersweet & adorable. And while at times it hurts the heart it definitely is a good watch. Also the little girl who acts in it is as cute and funny in real life as she is on screen.

You can definitely train yourself to like spicy food! I used to be such a wimp about spice (as in mild salsa made me sweat) but before a trip to Thailand, I worked on adding spice to my meals. It took a few months and a lot of Indian takeout, but I finally learned to love some heat in my food! And, I was able to try cool dishes in Thailand that I would have otherwise avoided. Now I even add hot sauce to things voluntarily!

This was definitely a “trying to save the world on my own” week. Which, I guess, is what the Republicans want – for everyone to pay their own way. On Monday, I got my second iud, which turned out to be perfect foresight for Friday’s news. I cried about the third child I’d never have. On Tuesday, I donated to One America Again, for Puerto Rico relief. On Wednesday, Feeding America. On Thursday, The Sandy Hook Promise so I could at least do something, anything, to help protect kids from guns. It’s worth mentioning that Stephen Colberts #puberme campaign raised $1 million for Puerto Rico and Jimmy Kimmel gave an on-point opening on gun control. Now, I need to find a fund that helps women afford birth control, or donate to PP.

I enjoyed the NYC subway piece. Looking forward to seeing pics and reading about of the Cup of Jo gathering!

Oh Joanna i wish i could
come to the gathering in Manhattan!!!

I saw that ballet video recently and it made me think of you, Joanna! Somehow, you’re one of the only “people I know” that loves ballet! :)

Also, super sad to be stuck in Vancouver instead of nyc for that get together! :(

I wish I could go to NYC on a Thursday for a fun gathering with the Cup of Jo team! ? someday! Have a fabulous time!

Oh my goodness! I’m so sorry you’re ill! I live in fear of getting sick. I have an 9 month old and after dealing with a couple of sinus infections brought on by lack of sleep (good-thing-you’re-cute-and-that-I-love-you-so-much) I’m learning time and time again that babies don’t even care! Now I’m remembering all of the times my mom said, “Let me just rest my eyes for one second.” Hope you feel better soon!

7. I have a great sense of humor, by which I mean, ha-ha — you’re so funny.

This made me laugh so. hard.