add2watchlist: creating without purpose, new tunes, & more eBay finds :)
I have at least five newsletter drafts waiting to be sent out…the writing slump is so real, especially since most of my work has become more corporate-focused over the past few years. lately, self-expression and vulnerability have felt like a chore. it’s comforting to know that feelings can co-exist though - during this slump, I’ve also felt extremely inspired and have had bursts of creative thinking through discovering new music, playing guitar, and rediscovering old passions (getting back into dance, practicing my Arabic writing, bingeing Drag Race). reading Neko Case’s Substack and The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle has inspired me to think about creative thought, stream-of-consciousness writing, and the okayness of purposelessness. it’s okay to write or create without some deep meaning behind it or a specific end goal, which isn’t a profound thought but a nice reminder to have.
finding new bands through Sophie’s Floorboard, one of my favorite music blogs, has been a real treat. here are some jams as of late, with stand-out tracks being:
The Pod - Hum
Tinfoil - Rainer Maria
Vancouver - Jeff Buckley
Boom Bye Bye - Cold World
Under the Sun - Korea Girl (can’t believe I only just discovered this band, sadly they didn’t put much music out before disbanding in ‘99)
Ways to Destroy One’s Ambition - Vision of Disorder (amazing amazing album beautiful)
now in add2watchlist fashion…
camp asfff Moschino Cheap & Chic “bones” dress
some of you may be aware of my Jackass obsession - boob was a video series created by the skate magazine “Big Brother”. features skaters & others who went on to be included in Jackass. very cool!!
this is a King of the Hill soundtrack poster from ‘99, notably including Sheryl Crow, Tonic, Willie Nelson, Faith Hill, etc.
Ne-Net was a brand created in 2005 by Kazuaki Takashima. before launching his own brand he worked for Issey Miyake. love these lil cat ear muffs
perfect early 2000s Diesel crossbody bag
90s eye candy swirl midi skirt :)
early 2000s french connection “super fcuk” belt