Weekly Roundup: May 3, 2025

I usually do these on Fridays, but life has just been nuts. So, happy Saturday! Here’s a lil’ roundup.

Quote of the week:
“There’s no greater ecstasy than to know who you are.” —Osho

What I’m reading:
Colored Television by Danzy Senna. I remembered someone recommended this to me, but I can’t remember who it was. Anyway, thank you to this person because I’m really enjoying it.

What I’m listening to:
Tilt by Emma Pattee. A pregnant woman in the aftermath of a huge earthquake in Oregon. Set over the course of a single day. I’m into it.

What I’m watching:
Season 2 of The Last of Us. Loving it. Dying for Sex on Hulu—love Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate!

Writing news:
Less than two months away from the release of Woman on the Verge. I can’t wait for you guys to read this one!

Interesting things I learned this week:

California is a donor state. In 2023, Californians contributed $83.1 billion more than we received from the federal government. In contrast, Texas TOOK $71.1 billion more than they provided the federal government90% of people living in poverty worldwide rely on the ocean as their primary source of protein and/or livelihoodTuirse is a soul-deep fatigue—a kind of emotional or spiritual exhaustion that can come from heartache, longing, sorrow, or simply being worn down by life, because of carrying the weight too long“Bitch the pot” is Victorian slang for “pour the tea”

Weirdest thing I googled this week:
“woman with most kids.” My daughter wanted to know this. Google shocked us: “The woman with the most children is alleged to be Valentina Vassilyeva, a Russian peasant woman, who reportedly gave birth to 69 children between 1725 and 1765, including 16 pairs of twins, 7 sets of triplets, and 4 sets of quadruplets.”

What I’m grateful for:

One year with my guy! Dating as a single working mom is not for the faint of heart. I’ve found a really great relationship for me and I’m so grateful A kind check-in email from my editor who says she loves my 2026 novel. Ahhh! I should be getting her full notes soonFreelance work and connecting with all my advertising industry friends. Getting laid off is no fun, but I’m reconnecting with lots of peopleA new single-mom friend. Single parenting is HARD and it’s nice to talk to others who get itFun outings with my daughter. She’s such a sidekick and I adore her

Snapshots:
From top to bottom: Backyard selfie on a day I was pleased with my hair; the best doggie cuddle time; Frankie’s first puppuccino

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