Mizz Jay

Full hands, so I couldn't take good pictures, but I was in Elk Grove, CA for #NoKings 2.0!!! Not a bad turn out for a suburb! I was happy not to have to deal with Sacramento traffic/parking.
Also, my fave coffee place said "we're not allowed to comment, but here's an extra drink." 💙

Weekend energy. I want to dance like no one is watching and find all the caramel apple things, because fuck pumpkin spice.

Story of my life.

It's been a long day, and yup I definitely look like shit. Going back to school is going to be tougher than I thought. But it's amazing how well a plate of delicious al pastor tacos (shout out to Tacos Alebrije) and reading one of my favorite banned books (Awakening, by Kate Chopin) boosts the soul.

If my hair looked that gorgeous, I'd be worried the Universe was going to throw something truly evil at me.

It warms my heart to see Josh Johnson in that chair, and absolutely owning it. TDS continues their track record of spotting and launching the cream of the crop in comedic talent.

Yes! If you want to obnoxiously follow politicians around and demand answers, do that. If you want to make funny TikToks or other amusing content that gives us the opportunity to laugh away some anxiety, do that. March, utilize artistic expression, vote, make calls, ETC. Emphasis on the ETC.

This was a re-read for me -- I read it many years ago, and its been a sentimental favorite, as it's the one that really hammered home for me how much King shines with the short story format. I was so impressed with the way he was able to create such a steady increase of tension and horror.

Id prefer simply "affordable."

The Long Walk, in preparation for the movie adaptation in September.

I think the pandemic did a number on my attention span, because I am the same way. But I can binge watch a TV show -- its like my brain has been rewired to only focus on story arcs that are 42 mins or so.

For the record, Andy Serkis narrates an audiobook version, and its fan-freaking-tastic.

It's so bad, even the introverts are coming out to protest. #NoKings #ChingaTuMAGA

Sacramento, making some noise. I hate crowds and summer weather with the white-hot passion of a thousand suns, but I hate fascism more. Fuck Trump, ICE, and all the chicken shit legislators and supreme court justices who are refusing to do their job and hold him in check.

Board games, horror movies, and hot wings. All in all, not a bad way to spend a weekend. But alas, Monday creeps relentlessly forward, rudely encroaching on my Sunday evening by making me mentally prepare for a whole-ass five days of work.

Yellowface was SO GOOD.

In prison, it's referred to as "gassing" and it happens a lot.

Dr. King kicks absolute ass on that show. Hope to see more of her.

Ick, ick, ICK. I didn't think I could possibly find him more repulsive, and yet here we are.

I am advocating for due process for Abrego Garcia.

Hey, buddy! Good to see you. 😀

"We just want them to do it the *right* way." The hell you do. Fuck this administration and everyone who is silently complicit.

Good job listening and responding to your own needs. ❤️

This movie was my first thought. "Well, that was REALLY stupid, peck." <-- A common thing for my siblings and I to say to each other.

Thank you for finally speaking to the rage so many of us feel. I'm so tired of waking up to a fresh hell every day.

Thissssssss

Thank you, Dr. Richardson. It sure isn't fun to "live in interesting times," but at least I no longer feel like I'm crazy for seeing the danger in these circumstances. Having historical context sure does help to connect all the dots.

THIS. Any one of them knew enough to say "GET THIS CONVERSATION OFF OF SIGNAL YOU DENSE MOTHERFUCKERS," but none of them did.

My library hold says it's appx two weeks wait, and I'm trying to talk myself out of using an audible credit instead. I have two other books I'm currently enjoying. This is a common problem.

Loved it! There is an element of the story that lends itself particularly well to the audiobook format, so I highly recommend treating yourself to that, if you haven't already. Fist my bump!