5 Things · · 3 min read

I've been missing writing lately (5 things)

I've been missing writing lately (5 things)
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Welcome to ‘5 things’, a monthly round-up ‘sletter created with the purpose of hopefully introducing you to some cool new things. Whether newly discovered or tried and true—I share 5 things with you each month that really caught my attention.

To be completely transparent I’ve been in and out of ruts these past few weeks although maybe my content doesn’t show it. Working in batches has never been more of a life saver so if you are also someone who creates content, I can’t recommend it enough. Is it weird to say that I’ve actually missed writing my newsletter? I sometimes feel like our little community here feels closer to me than my subscribers across other platforms. Maybe it’s because I share more personal things here or maybe because sometimes you write back. Either way, I’m grateful that you’re here <3

Here’s another instalment of my 5 things newsletter aka some things that I’ve been obsessed with lately.

A great tool for editing podcasts. I actually tried Descript years ago but didn’t love it for regular video editing. Now that I have a podcast though, I’ve completely changed my tune around Descript. It is such a great tool for editing, fine-tuning, and audio-treating your podcast. It has amazing AI tools built in as well. I personally use it to chop up my podcast episodes into bite-sized social media clips and their AI tool makes that whole process effortless.

My current favorite blush. Another product that has made a comeback for me. Merit recently sent me a bunch of their blushes and I’ve fallen in love with them again. I used them a lot when they first came on the market but never found them to be any thing special. I don’t know if they’ve changed the formulation or whether I just like the new shade range better but I’ve reached for them daily since I got them. My personal favorite is Persimmon right now.

The lip combo I can’t stop wearing. Another love discovered through PR but something I’ll definitely be repurchasing when I use it up. The combo of the Stone lip pencil with the Cool Teddy Macximal lipstick is all I wear these days. As someone who doesn’t even usually bother with lipstick, this combo has actually made me want to wear lip color everyday. Who would’ve thought.

A new camera I’ve been playing with. I finally caved and bought the Insta360 Go 3s and it’s been my go-to vlogging camera for on-the-go. I still absolutely love my Canon Vixia but for versatility and being discreet, the Go 3s might be even better. Plus it’s actually cheaper than the Vixia despite being WAY newer so that’s always a win.

My current favourite leash. For all the dog parents that read this, I’ve long been on the hunt for the perfect hands-free leash and I think this one from Shop Good Boy might be the one. I love that the body strap is adjustable and it comes in a ton of different colors. I got mine in the Forest green and it’s the only leash I reach for now.

Interesting Reads

I’ve been reading articles mostly on Substack so here are some that really stood out.

The anxiety you’re rewarded with for being a girlboss. - I might actually do a podcast episode about this soon because man did this resonate.

6 Places to read, write, and reflect in New York. - If you’re in NY or plan to visit, this article pretty much sums up all my next bookmarked places to visit.

Live fuller, write worse

Currently Reading

Immaculate Conception by Ling Ling Huang - I was blessed to get an ARC for this book so I’ll definitely be sharing my review once I finish

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