Weekly Roundup #3: Hogs and catfish

I visited my college town of Fayetteville, Arkansas last weekend, which is why I'm a little off on my publishing days. WOO PIG SOOIE!! No, we're not good, but it's still fun to get excited about the good ol' Hogs. It was a great trip, I got to see so many old friends and haunts, as well as see how the town as grown and still kept funky (#keepfayettevillefunky, y'all). It was also such a good trip because it reminded me how much I've grown since college. Sure, I'm still insecure and I often wish I was as cool as Zoë Kravitz, but I'm much happier. I am proud of where I am and who I am. I've learned to speak my mind more and to not rely on other's opinions of me for how I feel. College was a great time and I desperately miss my friends, especially living with or five minutes from them, but I'm so glad it's over. I'm looking toward my future with excitement. 

Reading

Why You Can’t Think of the Word That’s on the Tip of Your Tongue, The New York Times.

A Catfishing With a Happy Ending, The Atlantic.

Why Riverdale's Costumes Inspire Elaborate Conspiracy Theories, Vanity Fair. Old article, but I love love love Riverdale. Modern, but retro outfits. Cheryl, girl, you slay. It's the epitome of a CW show and it's one I will happily binge-watch.

The Sorrow and the Shame of the Accidental Killer, The New Yorker. As someone obsessed with murder and serial killers, this was a whole other side of the coin.

There’s A Women-Led Music Festival Coming To Brooklyn, New York, Nylon. Ok, who's going with me??

Pearson issues apology for publishing racist theories about treating pain in nursing textbook, Mic.

Trump Administration To Declare Opioid Crisis A Public Health Emergency, NPR.

Obama Offered To Pay For Beau Biden's Cancer Treatment & It's Still A Defining Moment For Joe, Bustle. There will never be a better (political) bromance. Bobama for life!

Americans Support Legalizing Marijuana in Record-High Numbers: Poll, Rolling Stone.

Ryan Murphy's 'Pose' Is A Win For Trans People In More Ways Than One, Bustle.

Listening

Dirty John, Los Angeles Times. The whole time you're internally screaming at Debra, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!" Face, meet palm.

Eating

Sassy's Red House, Fayetteville, AR. Get the buffalo chicken wrap. Make it a panini. Heaven. Oh, and if you don't get the chili cheese dip as an app, you should question all your life decisions.

US Pizza Co., Fayetteville, AR. Oh, how I've missed this place. And their $7.50 champagne bottles before 2 p.m. This is the home of what is probably my favorite queso. Yes, queso, not cheese dip.

Drinking

Urban Trail, Bike Rack Brewing Co. I tried the golden ale from Bentonville, AR's first brewery and was not disappointed. It was low on the hops and perfectly refreshing while sipping outside on a patio.