Okay honestly, I feel like a kid counting down the days to Christmas vacation right about now! I think I’m just feeling super burnt out an overwhelmed and am really looking forward to some time off. The biggest perk of where I work is “Winter Recess,” which means that the university is closed between Christmas and New Years, and I don’t have to use any vacation days during that time. I’m really, really excited about that this year.
Also – the deer are back to visiting each night! It brings me the MOST joy to say hi to them as they have a little snack in our backyard.
For now, though, here are this week’s favorites.
Olivia Rodrigo Tiny Desk Concert
Love her, love the choice of the DMV for a filming location, love the songs she sang. Her voice really is just so unique, and I love her songs as storytelling style of music. The piano and vocals only version of Drivers License was both pretty and haunting, and I like how she mixed up the performance styles of her songs.
Padded Rhinestone Headband
I’m not really a headband person, but around the holidays especially I find myself wanting all things shiny and sparkly. Liz Lidgett shared this padded rhinestone headband last weekend on Instagram and I just couldn’t resist. I think it’ll look so cute for Christmas and New Years… or really, any time I want to feel a little bit like royalty!
When Seeking Care Feels Like A Job
Wow, can I relate to this Teen Vogue article about the complicated, burdensome, exhausting task that seeking healthcare can be for disabled and chronically ill people. I don’t think many people appreciate how time consuming it can be – many days, calling it a second job really does feel appropriate. The system really does need so much work.
Disability Holiday Gift Guide
Every year, Emily Ladau puts together a gift guide with business owned by disabled people, book suggestions by disabled authors, and organizations to donate to. It’s a great list and I highly recommend that you check it out for any shopping you have left to do!
Zip Up Puffer Poncho
I shared this zip up puffer poncho on my Instagram earlier this week because I was so excited when I came across it! I love it because it’s, in my opinion, a great example of universal fashion design – something that’s “adaptive” without being labeled as such. Winter jackets are almost impossible for me to wear – I can’t get it on or off easily, and I cant move around while I’m wearing it. A puffer poncho solves those issues AND is warm. Genius! I got the green color because I don’t trust myself not to spill on the white, ha!
