#017
Hi Friends!
Welcome and thank you for being one of the first subscribers to my newsletter. Here is another Friday Recs weekly post—a list of all the things I found worthwhile this week. Feel free to forward this along to friends.
It’s the end of the week! Honestly, if you don’t know Philomena Cunk, you’re missing out. Shout out to @coldflames.z for the recommendation!
A Series I’m watching
Poker Face Season 1 Episode 6 (IMDb, Trailer )
I’ve written and re-written this paragraph a couple of times and now realize that I don’t want to say anything about this show. I want it to be a surprise to most. I won’t watch the trailer either if I were you😉
Video I’m enjoying
Tour of My Art Studio Apartment in Paris by Nathaniel Drew
Never have I enjoyed a living space tour this much. Nathaniel is a master at storytelling and I’ve watched his videos for over 3 years. So, when I saw this video it was a no-brainer.
Also, it ties nicely into the fact that my roommates and I are seeking inspiration and frankly, motivation to get our apartment decorated.
What I’m reading
As a presenter, filler words in speech or writing can take away the power or credibility of your work. This is something I’m currently struggling with and am interested in curbing. Here’s an article that’s getting me started on this: What Are Filler Words, and How Do You Cut Them? on Grammarly.
What I'm listening to
I clicked on this artist’s name because I know someone that bears the same name. I’m glad I did.
What I’m learning more about
Personal Finance
Adulting is a whole job. And one sub-task that comes with it is understanding your personal finance. I’ve read a bunch of books on the subject but nothing beats the ease of learning most of what you need from a 15-minute video 😏
Other resources:
Psychology of Money: https://amzn.to/3XsoJO8
The Millionaire Fastlane: https://amzn.to/40UPOMM
Your Money or Your Life: https://amzn.to/3lzoYdb
Anime I’m watching
Eminence in Shadow Season 1 Episode 19 (MAL, Zoro)
I am close to completing EiS. I think this is a good time to rave about just how good this anime is.
But how can I do so without dropping spoilers?! And will my words be able to convey the deep emotions I felt while watching the anime?!
Well, this is where I work smart, not hard 😏. Here’s a description of the show by MAL
“For as long as he can remember, Minoru Kagenou has been fixated on becoming as strong as possible, which has led him to undertake all kinds of rigorous training. This wish, however, does not stem from a desire to be recognized by others; rather, Minoru does everything he can to blend in with the crowd. So, while pretending to be a completely average student during the day, he arms himself with a crowbar and ruthlessly thrashes local biker gangs at night. Yet when Minoru finds himself in a truck accident, his ambitions seemingly come to a sudden end. In his final moments, he laments his powerlessness—no matter how much he trained, there was nothing he could do to overcome his human limitations.
But instead of dying, Minoru reawakens as Cid, the second child of the noble Kagenou family, in another world—one where magic is commonplace. With the power he so desired finally within his grasp, he dons the moniker "Shadow" and establishes Shadow Garden: a group whose sole purpose is to combat the enigmatic Cult of Diablos, an organization born from Cid's imagination. However, as Shadow Garden grows in both membership and influence, it becomes increasingly apparent that the Cult of Diablos is not as fictional as Cid had intended.”
PS: Season 2 just got announced! There’s no need to fear that there won’t be a continuation of the series
Edit: God this anime is incredible and Shadow is OP!
This Week I Found Out
Quote I’m thinking about
“If you are ever tempted to look for outside approval, realize that you have compromised your integrity. If you need a witness, be your own.” - Epictetus.