weekly bits #10

man's best friend, the love island reunion, "story of seasons" comeback & cottage cheese queso

I’m writing to you cozy in cloudy weather. Sam was in Milan on a business trip most of this week (jealous) and we’ve had monsoons all week with sudden waterfalls of rain, so it’s been the perfect excuse to catch up on reading, do a little extra writing, and go hardcore on the self-care. Loved every minute.

Shall we?

1. Monday was, of course, the Love Island USA Reunion special and you know I was tuning in as soon as it dropped. Two of my besties and I recapped the entire season together over voice note episode by episode, so we gathered together on FaceTime to watch the reunion live, constant commentary included. We may even have gone full Love Island with our hairstyles to celebrate the occasion, though our micro-braids barely made it through the first half. Overall it was kind of meh, but I am so team Chelley and Olandria that to see them get to share their side of things and air their grievances was a balm to the soul. Hated also that we knew Pepe and Iris and Amaya and Brian had broken up already by the time the reunion aired, so to see them all lovey-dovey was kind of weird. I think this cast had a lot of great individuals, but the couples dynamics are seriously lacking compared to the legendary Season 6. Alas. Twas a pleasure Season 7, you will be missed, at least until next summer rolls around.

2. This beautiful rainbow from my walk this morning.

3. I finished Fourth Wing this week, and ohhh myyyy gooddddd. I’m so hooked. I was a craving a huge battle, and boy did I get one. I even shed a tear or two. I’m already onto Iron Flame and so excited for what’s to come.

Below the paywall, more weekly bits including my newest cozy game obsession, a recipe I loved, Sam’s gift to me from Milan, my thoughts on Sabrina Carpenter and more. x