4 Enjoyable Issues | Cup of Jo

I really like a interval drama, so I used to be thrilled to find My Brilliant Career on Netflix. Set in early Nineteen Nineties Australia, the six-part collection follows a rebellious teenager who goals of changing into a author, however due to her father’s money owed, she’s anticipated as a substitute to marry effectively and save her household. There’s a love triangle and considerate plot factors about race and sexuality, nevertheless it’s additionally genuinely humorous — I watched three episodes in a single night time and laughed out loud a number of instances. Some critiques name it frenetic and foolish, however perhaps that’s precisely why I’m loving it?

This month, I additionally discovered myself smack in the midst of a studying hunch — I stored beginning books, then placing them down a pair days later, detached. But then I cracked an advance copy of Switzy, Emma Cline’s new novel a couple of retired government with dementia (September eighth). OH MY GOD. I can’t cease studying full paragraphs to Freddie. Absolutely blown away. (We’re now planning an interview with the writer, and I additionally went into the CoJ archives to re-read this related interview.)

What are you sporting lately? I’m into leopard print proper now, like this easy dress. Three extra fairly items: sweater, scarf, and shoes.

Now that they’re youngsters, my boys have gotten into making their very own breakfasts and snacks. So, as we head into September, I’m retaining our kitchen stocked with wholesome meals they’ll really attain for. This yr, I’ve develop into an enormous fan of Thrive Market — have you ever heard of it? The membership-based on-line grocery delivers snacks, cereals, ice cream, pantry staples, cleansing provides, you title it — they usually don’t have inflated grocery retailer pricing. (As somebody who hates grocery procuring, I discover that having all of it present up at my doorstep looks like a small miracle.) If you’d prefer to strive it, new Thrive Market members get $60 off their first three orders, plus a free reward. *sponsored point out

And, talking of snacks, Anton and I simply made watermelon juice!

Thoughts? What have you ever been into lately? I’d love to listen to.

P.S. More enjoyable issues, and what are your favourite under-the-radar films?