What’re y’all up to this weekend? I’m headed to Turks & Caicos today for my best friend’s 40th birthday. I’ll be honest, I’m not ready for my inner circle to enter this era.
These are the same people who’ve chipped teeth doing keg stands (twice!); the same ones I’ve ugly-cried with at 4am in grimy bathroom stalls b/c some boy I liked (whose name I didn’t know) left the bar without saying goodbye. Like, if they’re 40, I must be 28, right? …RIGHT?
I’ll take ‘Things That Make Me Disassociate’ for 400, Alex!
The hardest part isn’t watching them age – it’s knowing I’m next. As if ignoring their 40th birthdays magically prevents mine. Too bad my mirror, creaky knees, and recent obsession with ergonomic shoes say otherwise.
Though my 40th is still a few years away, I’m staying optimistic: If these goofballs can do it, so can I. They’re the same people they’ve always been, just with more money and better taste in wine; scouting the path ahead for me and reporting back that it ain’t so bad!
Should they report back that it sucks or, God forbid, they die – I’ll update you. In which case, this post won’t have aged well… like them. (Apologies, the joke wrote itself lol.)
Friday Links
This rodeo-inspired sweater has my name written all over it. Yee-haw!
“People should fall in love with their eyes closed.” Amen.
The only thing better than s’mores on a cold night? Try 11 of the craziest s’mores recipes.
These silicone mask holders make using facial sheet-masks 100x better.
A wintry Moscow Mule recipe? Say less.
Do not read through this Reddit thread of ‘scariest real-life paranormal experiences‘ before bed.
This birthday cake is the one that 90% of my friends request. Always a crowd-pleaser.
Speaking of cake, a (literal) baby ranked the best cake slices in NYC. I cannot confirm or deny if am ‘baby’.
“You smell amazing” – wear this scent and you’ll hear this multiple times a day. I can confirm this 100%.
I resolved to eat less fried foods in 2025… so, naturally, Youtube is pushing these videos to the top of feed. smh.
This soft-as-hell tee is for all my ‘main character energy’ friends.
Absolutely adding these upcoming 23 movies to my watchlist!
Not to be dramatic, but these boots could cure cancer.
This job has a 4-day workweek and pays a $500,000 salary?! I think I picked the wrong career.
I’m not a skier, but I’m definitely an après-ski’er. And this sweater gets it!
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[featured image shot by the incredible matt adam]
