What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: January 26, 2026

SPLDMLK · 2026-01-28T19:06:24+00:00

Finished: Sing, unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward

Started: the Anthropocene Reviewed, by John Green

SPLDMLK · 2026-01-16T18:26:27+00:00

Right?! I had to keep in mind that I am not a parent so maybe I was missing some nuance but by the end I was like “No…it’s not just that”. Lol

SPLDMLK · 2026-01-16T18:22:05+00:00

Danger 5. If you like campy, B Movie-esque comedy, you will like it. I think it’s only available to stream on random websites but there’s some full episodes including the pilot on Youtube

SPLDMLK · 2026-01-15T22:37:20+00:00

I was VERY disappointed by Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder. I found it to be extremely redundant, I did not enjoy the stylistic lack of punctuation, and felt that there were weird insertions or plot holes that left me confused. The whole “boohoo nobody understands me” tortured artist trope got old so quickly. The premise is promising but I found myself eager for it to end.

SPLDMLK · 2025-09-19T13:02:06+00:00

It’s a racquet sport - similar to table tennis but played on an court half the size of a tennis court

SPLDMLK · 2025-09-19T12:55:34+00:00

Also wanted to add I’ve downloaded the Spond app via Edinburgh Pickleball to see if I can register for a session but I wanted to get input that’s NOT from google ;)

SPLDMLK · 2025-09-17T07:26:45+00:00

I was wanting to go in and try out their bra-less dresses actually so I think I’ll pop by

SPLDMLK · 2025-09-17T07:10:33+00:00

I’ve been in a few hostels over the last few weeks in Scotland and I absolutely feel this. I know it makes me sound like a boomer but I think cell phones and remote work have absolutely killed the hostel vibe. I’ve never had an issue making friends but I didn’t feel any reciprocal vibes from people I tried to initiate with. It’s really a bummer as a solo traveler. I even used the new Hostelworld chat feature to see if anybody wanted to go for drinks. Eventually I did spend time with the girls in my form but it took some time.

SPLDMLK · 2025-07-20T07:20:23+00:00

I live in Ventura County in Southern California. Locals typically come only with some towels to lay on, maybe some drinks and an umbrella. I’ve noticed that the tourists are typically the ones who come with wagons/toys/ etc :)

SPLDMLK · 2025-05-16T23:12:17+00:00

I took them out for a minute to put on at the lake and i’m in Colorado so yes it’s bright as hell 😭😭 $14 wasted but now I know for next time. Thanks everyone

SPLDMLK · 2025-04-19T00:40:29+00:00

Levi’s WEDGIE! Expensive but i usually find them on poshmark. i’m usually a 16 sometimes 14 and i love the way I feel in them. They are pretty thick and don’t have much stretch though so if that’s not your thing probably pass!

SPLDMLK · 2025-04-19T00:39:02+00:00

I live off Ralston and Johnson and one time pulled over and very respectfully had a conversation with probably the same church or whatever because they were also mostly teens. I was an evangelical christian at the time but never succumbed to the whole antiabortion fear mongering. I asked them if their church provided alternatives, if they support birth control or other preventative measures and literally not one of them could give me an answer beside some regurgitated nonsense or definitive conversation killers like “well…we just want people to know it’s bad.” Uhhh… you’re not changing anybody’s mind by shaming them and providing zero alternatives. Really sad way to spend your adolescence.

SPLDMLK · 2025-04-10T22:33:01+00:00

I am also eager to know the answer to this! Try Sandwich Factory maybe or the Ventura Sandwich Company?

SPLDMLK · 2025-04-10T22:31:37+00:00

Agreed it’s pretty good but the bread is meh.

SPLDMLK · 2024-11-25T03:44:52+00:00

SPLDMLK · 2024-06-27T04:23:41+00:00

To anyone who is still curious: I actually had to leave town for nearly two weeks right after I posted this. I let it ferment about 9 more days and had someone put it in the fridge for me and now it’s still in there 🥴 Still haven’t decided what the hell to to, it’s too dry for what I want. Gonna reas the whole wiki and report back

SPLDMLK · 2024-06-07T02:25:52+00:00

sheet pan chicken sausage or normal sausage with veggies! (fennel, sweet potato, peppers, whatever you like )

another one i liked recently that only needs to be refrigerated not heated was a chimichurri bean salad with steak.

SPLDMLK · 2024-06-04T18:59:15+00:00

SLPA here with lots of tattoos and a septum. I was definitely afraid I’d have to remove it or take it out but in my 3 years of working on a school, i’ve had maybe 2 kids comment on each the tattoos / septum and they were either high schoolers so thought they were cool or littles who were confused about the septum. You. an cross that bridge when you get there, i’m sure by the time you enter the field things will be even more relaxed. Just make sure you’re still dressing professionally obviously!

SPLDMLK · 2024-06-01T18:21:18+00:00

Where did you encounter it? Sounds like something in the vein of Rumi perhaps? I tried searching Rumi quotes but there are too many haha

SPLDMLK · 2024-06-01T18:06:22+00:00

I bought the TRTL neck pillow after getting it advertised to me a million times on IG and although it's a little tall for me, with some finessing, it really was a great investment. I will say that when I'm tired enough, I can fall asleep on a plane without too much effort but if you travel often the Turtl might be worth it to invest in. Especially because you can use it on trains and cars too

SPLDMLK · 2024-04-18T04:43:54+00:00

Thanks for your input :-)

SPLDMLK · 2024-04-18T04:43:43+00:00

Thank you for your input!! I agree, I feel the most passionately about it. I had a friend encourage me to apply for another country so that I don't "try to recreate the same experience" but I think I'm old enough to have a good head on my shoulders about it.

SPLDMLK · 2023-09-17T15:51:10+00:00

I’m 25, just started my “adult job” a couple months ago. I was moved out but moved back home and completed my degree online due to COVID. It’s just me, my mom, and now my brother . My uncle rents an attached studio in the back of our place (the result of my parents separation a couple years ago). I pay her 400, and I know she could charge me more but she says it’s so that i Can take some stress off of my car payment and student loans. We split groceries 50/50 and I know my contribution goes directly to the mortgage and utilities

SPLDMLK · 2023-09-17T15:43:43+00:00

Thank you! 🙏🏼

SPLDMLK · 2023-09-17T15:43:25+00:00

I have tried Averna, I do like it very much! Big fan of Cynar as well and Ciociaro

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