Here’s what’s keeping me covidtained…
Workouts
- Peloton cardio & strength workouts are tiding me over while I figure out what’s next …
- … and I am using Costco-sized olive and avocado oil for my “medium” weights in Keaira Lashae’s Trap n Tone dance + arms class, which I am *embarrassed* to say had me sore the next morning! From OLIVE OIL LIFTS!
- Signed up for this free virtual three-day yoga retreat. Love the idea … the classes are a bit slower than I’d like, but staying the course.
Entertainment
- Background Noise, a new podcast from my cousin, is a great hour-long show focused on re-reviewing ’90s movies. My cousin Graham and his childhood friend Mashi have a great rapport and their chitchat is interesting and fun to listen to … in the background.
- What every country’s name means! (is this what they call themselves or just what English-speakers call them? unclear don’t at me it’s cool either way)
- Currently reading Colson Whitehead’s Nickel Boys. It’s very, very good and very, very sad.
Social
- MUST READ: German soccer player on racism. I teared up.
- Virtually “adopt” a dog! For $40/month, a shelter will take care of your pet and let you facetime with them. Lolz but also okay.
- Are you ready to cry? I am not a crier and this video of a dog YOU CAN ADOPT RIGHT NOW had me in actual tears.
Therapy Thursday
Feed Me
- The last time I was at her house for dinner, as I consumed a fish dish layered with delicious salsa, the hostess asked if I thought she should launch a line of salsas. Now she’s done it in Friends and Family Healthy Salsa, and I couldn’t be more excited for her! 3 flavors, $27/3 jars, free shipping.
Wine & Wine
- Remember that Mason Noir wine I suggested you order? DO IT NOW. IT IS DELICIOUS. I have never loved a Pinot Gris like I love theirs.
- More Black-owned wineries: Brown Estate (Napa), shipping included in $75+), Theopolis (Mendocino), and McBride Sisters, who I could not be more obsessed with—a SHE CAN can of wine? I LOVE IT. (Central Coast CA & NZ, $10 shipping, available at some Randalls & Walmarts!)
- Avivo, the more affordable baby sister of DaVero—the best biodynamic winery in Sonoma—is now available at Central Market! Pick up the Vermentino & Sangiovese, you won’t be disappointed.
Week 14. Week 14+. Week 13 skipped (it’s unlucky anyway). Week 12 (not really about Covid). Week 11. Week 10. Week 9. Week 8. Week 7. Week 6. Week 5 here. Week 4 here. Week 3’s here. Week 2’s here. There is no Week 1 because we didn’t know back then.