Weekly Roundup #100: Social distancing and

It’s crazy to say, but this is my last roundup.

I think I put too much pressure on myself to get these out and it just took away from time I could be writing pieces I really care about or things I think could help people. So I’m officially moving away from the roundup space. However, if you ever want me to recommend any articles to you or newsletters, hit me up!

For this final roundup, I do have some fun news—we finally decided this would be a good time to apply to rescue a dog since we’ll be able to better ease them into living with us. And we were approved! So we’ll be spending this week looking for a new addition to our family and, when I say we’re excited….that doesn’t even begin to cover it! We’ve wanted a dog for YEARS, but wanted to make sure we could take care of it properly—both financially and in that we weren’t commuting too far for work—and we’re finally at that point. I can’t wait!! Stay tuned for tons of pics and a piece on our experience.

xo, Katie

Reading

How to Work From Home Without Losing Your Mind, Wired. Gotta say, my hardest things are taking a outside break (especially considering we’re not really supposed to go out) and having a hard stop. I worked from 9 am to after 9 pm the other day because I just felt like I couldn’t stop…I finally had dinner at like 10 pm and that is NOT healthy. But I’m also bad about this normally sooo, it’s 10x worse when working from home.

DC’s Couples Are Self-Quarantining Together. But Are They Driving Each Other Insane? Washingtonian. Lol, stay tuned for my article on how my partner and I are surviving while WFH when neither of us has a workspace. 🙃

The Dixie Chicks on the Price of Being Genuine, Allure. I don’t think I realized what made them take this 14-year break…that breaks my heart…but they truly did pave the way for young female artists after them, and you have to love them even more for being unapologetic.

Two New Moms Return to Work — One in Seattle, One in Stockholm, Harvard Business Review. This made me so angry. I’m already hesitant on when I would have kids because my career is important to me, but this makes me never want to do it because what’s the point? I already knew it’d be difficult, and that’s before I even knew about daycares in the US…it’s damn near impossible.

Winners Wake Up Early: Every Article I’ve Written About My Morning Routine, The New Yorker. Omg, the progression 😂

Why We Binge Sh*tty Reality TV When We’re Bummed TF Out, Cosmopolitan. Wow, how I wish I had least had Bravo now…but we got rid of our cable and finally finished our Vanderpump Rules rewatch on Hulu. What I wouldn’t give for a Summer House or Southern Charm or Jersey Shore (already finished that on Hulu too…) binge-watch!

Remember that Girls’ Night In newsletter I mentioned? Last chance to join it because this is the last roundup where I’ll mention it! 💜

Listening

WFH Tunes, Man Repeller. Sure, I could listen to a Quarantine Party playlist, but I find this one to be much more upbeat and positive, which is what I prefer while trapped at home 🙃

Check out my Tunes 2020 highlight for all my most recent listens!

Watching

My Strange Addiction, TLC. This is such a throwback, but I recently discovered season 4 through 6 are on Hulu and I’m obsessed right now. It’s the perfect mindless show to watch (and gasp at) when stressed.

People dancing to Steely Dan. This feed is a delight and a real mood-booster, which I really need lately.

Wild Wild Country, Netflix. I don’t know how I waited so long to watch this, but I also don’t know how people get sucked into cults so…guess there’s a lot to ponder. Man, this one was conflicting though. I feel for Sheela because she was pulled into this at such a young age, she never really had a chance, and then when she talks about her first husband…but, ultimately, you know what she did. No matter what she says or disputes. You know.

Loving

My new coworker, aka my partner…he’s been keeping me sane because, while many are bored at home with nothing to do, my job is actually busier than ever and I would lose my mind without him grounding me. By the way, I know how lucky I am to still be working, doesn’t mean I’m also not stressed. So, thank you and I love you to him for my final roundup. 💜