Thursday, May 13, 2021

Stuff I Like: What's Making Me Happy.

I'm still getting adjusted to living in another place on another coast and y'all, it is an ADJUSTMENT. However, I always have stuff I like that's making me happy and here are a few of those things I've been meaning to tell you about:

This Chipotle Paste That You Need For These Tacos
I take Taco Tuesday very seriously around here and one of my favorites is this Al Pastor Pork Tacos recipe that originally came from a meal kit but I've adjusted and improved it over time and now it's my recipe. Suck it, Home Chef. One adjustment I made is to use this amazing Olo's Chipotle Paste instead of tomato paste. It isn't super spicy but gives a depth of flavor that you just can't get from a powder. It's good in basically any Mexican/Latin recipe that calls for chipotle powder (or tomato paste) and I was dismayed that I haven't yet been able find it in stores here. Until I do, I've been ordering it on Amazon and it's 100% worth paying for shipping. 


This Chunky Eye Pencil That I'm Surprised To Love
I got this Eyeko Double Act Shadow Stick in Dusk & Dawn in my Allure box a few months ago and threw it in my makeup bag all, whatever brown liner. But I keep using it and the more I do, the more I love it. I use the lighter color Dawn most of the time and it's great - subtle but has a bit of shimmer so it just brightens up your eyes. If I do a bit of the Dusk first and then Dawn over it, it's VERY drama in a really good way. I like to do up my eyes a bit more since I'm still wearing a mask everywhere and this pencil is great for that. (I want to try the purple one next!)



This Seamless Underwear That Is My New Fav
I'm boring about underwear (like, no matter what I buy, I always go back to hipster seamless) but I'm always willing to try a new brand, so when I stumbled across the current sale at Evelyn & Bobbie I figured, what the hell. Y'all. I am so into it! I bought a few pairs of the hipster and a pair of the retro high rise and I LOVE THEM. I love them enough to pay full price, but right now they're 65% off. This underwear is cute, comfortable, and completely disappear under clothes. The retro pair is a bit more coverage than I normally go for but they'll be perfect under high waisted jeans and dresses. The hipster is basically my perfect everyday choice and I love the cute digitally printed lace styles so much - because it's nice to have pretty lace without the actual itchy lace. If you're tempted, my link will get you $10 off your first order! (Full disclosure: I also get $10 credit which would be great because I want to try the bras too!) 


This Ridiculous Show That Makes Me Snort-Laugh
Are you watching Mythic Quest on Apple TV+? It's so freaking good, you guys. The second season just started so now it a good time to watch it. It's half an hour of nerdy goodness and it's funny as hell. I also love the bonus episodes they put out during the quarantine. If you're a fan of Always Sunny (or even if you're not, because I'm, like, medium on that show) it's some of the same people but much more palatable. It's also got some great women characters which I appreciate. Pro tip: look out for Carol in HR who is the funniest person on the show in the short scenes she's given.

8 comments:

  1. Hey, welcome to the PNW. I hope you’re settling in here! I’ve read your blog and have never commented. But moving is hard, and I want you to know how much fun it can be here! Cyclist here—mostly road but some gravel too. Anyway, check out this site if you’re looking for some fun gravel rides: https://dirtyfreehub.com/. Also, I hear that Sandy Ridge is fun for mountain biking, and that’s pretty close by. Definitely get your hike on in the Columbia River Gorge.

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    1. Thank you! I was previously lucky enough to live somewhere with local singletrack (like, literally a five minute bike ride away) so driving 40-60 minutes to get to the mountain bike trails has been an adjustment. Thanks for the gravel ride map!

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    2. Yep, that’s a bummer, it’s so great to walk out of the house to ride. Oh, and if you do ride road, check out the Oregon Scenic Bikeways—routes around the state that are super scenic and bike friendly.

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    3. Thanks! I definitely will.

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  2. I've been wondering about Mythic Quest, so I'm glad to have your recommendation. (I'm definitely also 'medium' on Always Sunny.) Have you watched Dickinson, also on Apple TV+? I find it quite delightful - and Hailee Steinfeld is so good in it. I find Dickinson an intriguing mix of period and updated (as in, the updated stuff doesn't irritate me but seems to add depth to the story, but I know different people have varying tolerance for that combo).

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    1. Oh, I burned through Dickinson last month and absolutely loved it. (And now I can't believe I never mentioned it on the blog.)

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  3. Just got a notice for a repeat shipment of Hairstory New Wash. Hasn't been a ground-breaking change in my hair routine, so I'm going to abandon the stuff after I finish this first container. (Don't know what to call it otherwise.) Have you made any conclusions about the New Wash? Just curious.

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    1. Hey, I do still use it but mostly to help extend my color (reds fade quickly.) I don't know that I was expecting any kind of ground-breaking changes though.

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