Idk about you, but I’m feeling 22 (booo lame joke, I know- put your tomatoes away) I’m having a bit of a tough time being silly goofy lately.
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It’s definitely because I’ve been staring at the darkness (the 24/7 news cycle) for a liiiiittle too long. Of course it’s useful to stay informed, but I’m finding the current environment of… everything… a little much (as I am sure most people are). This was actually part of why I started writing this newsletter - it’s times like these when we need a little silly the most, right?! I was tempted to share more ~intense~ news items in this issue (because they’re important!), but I had to remind myself of the this place’s purpose:
Most of you read this as a midday break for something lighthearted (a little helpful escape, mayhaps?!), so i’d like to keep it that way. This doesn’t mean I don’t care about what’s going on in the world- it’s because this space is not the best place for you to find that information. Always triggering your fight-or-flight system isn’t great, and you’re not here for that - yay!
So, whenever you see Rat’s Nest pop into your inbox, hopefully you get a sigh of relief. Yay!
🚨 Snack Attack- What’s so great about this dip, you ask? There's only 25 calories a serving! WARNING: I'm most definitely NOT a calorie counter or anything, but if you’re a sauce lover, you understand how easy it is to get carried away when it comes to the dips. The dog days are over with this one. Plus there’s 3 g of protein per serving, which if you're me and you eat six servings at a time is pretty stellar!! Separated quads here I come.
Old Navy fleece- I have last year’s version and the quality is top notch. I like that they're similar to the Free People ones without ripping them off + if you wait for a sale, a totally affordable price point.
Caleb Hearon’s new stand up special came out on HBO! I think he was a little nervous the first 10-15 minutes, but once he warms up it’s hilarious. He’ll make you cry a little, laugh a whole bunch, and even teach you how to make good risky jokes (not that I necessarily encourage you to give it the old-college try lol)
Elizabeth Holmes, fraudster girlboss, still serving her prison sentence- has somehow found a way to access the internet. So she has made the most logical play — moving to Twitter to shitpost and give diet advice.
You know when you come across something really cool and just think wow, other people are using their free will way better than I am, aren’t they? That’s how I feel about the Taco Bell 50k (50k race = ~31 miles).
Imagine running a race where they had to ban Pepto
To read + watch:
Shark developed a new at home facial device that REALLY looks like it could perform similar to a HydraFacial. It’s not released yet so there aren’t many reviews, but it’s on my radar.
What’s in Jenna Ortega’s bag- maybe it’s because I just finished Wednesday season 2, but I LOVE HER!
To peruse:
Too trendy?- Can’t decide if i’ll look like Xenon: Girl Of the 21st Century in silver ballet flat sneakers in a cool way or in a really, really bad way
Comfort queen- I saw a woman wearing the most effortlessly cool, wide leg sweat set in the airport a couple of weeks ago and she said it was Spanx AirEssentials- it was my platonic ideal airport outfit, but I can’t decide if it’s worth $250 (yes, you read that right). Maybe it will go on my birthday wishlist?!
maybe i’ll even get 2 if say thank you twice
Signing off slowly regaining my humor and zest,
Kate
P.S. If you enjoyed this, thank God. If you didn’t, send it to your weird uncle.
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