Weekly Roundup #5: Moms and virgins
My mom visited this week, to help my boyfriend and I fix up our new place, and, let me tell you, after multiple moves throughout my childhood, that woman knows how to decorate. She also knows how to get on my very last nerve, and vice versa. Nothing like a visit from your good ol’ future self to really get the emotions going haywire. She just walked out the door and all I want is for her to come back so we can curl up and watch Jane the Virgin while eating Thai takeout. No one will ever make me feel so much love, guilt and annoyance in the span of five minutes as her. I love her so dearly.
Reading
The Problem With 'New' Taylor Swift Is That Nothing's Changed, Glamour. THANK YOU!
Trump Says Issue Is Mental Health, Not Gun Control, The New York Times. Despite the fact that this domestic terrorist should have never even been able to purchase a gun to begin with. And yet, here we are.
Democrats sweep in Virginia, New Jersey, CNN. Heyoooo!
IUDs may have a surprising health benefit, CBS News. But not the only benefit...get that IUD, if possible, ladies!
How sheep with cameras got some tiny islands onto Google Street View, The Washington Post. The most adorable paparazzi you'll ever find (and only adorable).
Waymo’s Autonomous Cars Cut Out Human Drivers in Road Tests, The New York Times. I get the whole "lack of human error" and distraction, but I honestly don't think I'd ever feel completely safe riding in one of these.
Ellen Page says Brett Ratner outed her to 'X-Men: The Last Stand' cast and crew, Los Angeles Times. NEVER okay.
House of Cards Employees Accuse Kevin Spacey of Sexual Harassment and Assault, Vulture. I have to say, this one was very disappointing.
The 2017 Elections Prove That Women Are Putting Everyone on Notice, Refinery29. Hear us ROAR!
George Clooney on Moving Away from Acting: “I Don’t Need Money,” Vanity Fair.
Florida State Halts Fraternity Activities After Student’s Death, The New York Times. It's just tragic that it's come to this. Hazing is so out-of-hand that the only way to stop kids from dying is from banning Greek life overall. A group that is supposed to be a sister or brotherhood for young adults has just completely gotten away from its original purpose.
Trump Twitter account shut down by employee on last day of work, The Guardian. Slow claps for that ex-employee.
Listening
Accused, Cincinnati Enquirer. If you loved Serial Season 1, take a listen. I’m only on Season 1 as well so hit me up to chat!
Watching
Jane the Virgin, The CW. My old roommates used to rave about this show, but I always pooh-pah’d it (to steal a phrase from my mother). Too “soap opera-y” for me. But, god, it pulls you in. And Gina Rodriguez is adooorable! Binge on Netflix if you're looking for an easily digestible watch.
