Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T: May 20-27, 2024
Alison Pegg
Cheers to a long weekend!
I logged off this weekend and really took advantage of the extra day off. So sorry, not sorry, that this week’s Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T is one day overdue.
Reading
How Gun Violence Spread Across One American City (New York Times)
Normally this excerpt of my weekly report is fun, interesting, or full of reading fluff. But this week, the number one thing I read this week was this sobering piece about the city I live in. How Gun Violence Spread Across One American City is hopeless and hopeful at the same time, showing how areas in central Ohio once deemed “safe” are not anymore, while profiling community advocates putting in the ground work to take back their city.
Eating
Macarons (Mjomii)
Tucked into a nondescript Walmart shopping plaza on Bethel Road might be the city’s best macaron. Yes, I know that’s a bold statement, but Mjomii’s macarons are THAT good. The Korean bakery specializes in the sandwich cookie, serving up traditional flavours like coffee and pistacio, while also serving up traditional Asian flavours like yuzu and taro cream. The macarons are all individually wrapped ensuring maximum freshness, and taste like a dream. Stop in to pick up a box, or stay awhile and enjoy their drink menu as well.
Playing
Gemini Season Playlist (Apple Music)
Gemini SZN, This time of year I’m obsessed with all things zodiac, just like any Gemini would be when their birthday is around the corner. And maybe I’m biased, but gemini’s duality is great inspiration for some of music’s best songwriters, the back and forth always keeping lyrics interesting. This playlist is full of some super fun bangers inspired by the best zodiac sign, the twins.
Obsessing
Essential Leather-Trimmed Canvas Crossbody Ecru (Kindersalmon)
*chants* “save money for furniture”. Being a fashion lover sucks when you’re also in need of furniture. Previously it was the New Balance 1906rs (still obsessing, btw), now its Kindersalmon’s Essential Leather-Trimmed Canvas Crossbody. This is the perfect summer bag for minimalists, the canvas screams warm weather, and the leather trim wrangles it in. I’m currently carrying a bag of this size and love the versatility of it, its perfect for carrying multiple pairs of sunglasses, extra sunscreen, and can even stash a paint sample or two. Alas, I’m going to lust from afar (W Concept’s $40 off is really tempting me). I really do need furniture.
Recommending
Ingrown hair pads (First Aid Beauty)
With shorter hemlines and hotter weather, come all the trappings of being a woman. And sadly, no matter how much I moisturize, an ingrown hair or two emerges everytime I wear a shorter skirt. First Aid Beauty’s ingrown hair pads have been a godsend, a quick swipe on my leg after a shower keeps my sensitive skin from flaring up when I least expect it. Highly recommend.
Treating
You know you’re getting old when you getting influenced for shoes because they’re comfortable. Kate @wearsmymoney recommended the Teva Zymic sandal after wearing them for over 10,000 steps a day on vacation and I couldn’t add them to cart fast enough. I love this feather gray colour, they’re a cool tone nude that almost melts into my fair skin. Combined with the off-white sole and the pop of colour at the ankle, these sandals work great with shorts and a tee, but also look fab with my mini and maxi dresses. And yes, I can confirm, they’re ridiculously comfortable.
