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I’m obsessed.. let’s see if I can finish this before the movie on Saturday 🫣

The Vietnamese language is so sweet because in English when someone is experiencing loss or a painful experience, you say “my condolences” or “I’m sorry for your loss” but in Vietnamese you say “chia buồn” which directly translates to “divide sadness” 🥺

This book came recommended by one of the local bookstore owners and I haven’t heard many people talk about it before! So imagine my surprise when one of the chapters randomly highlights a YouTuber Leo has been telling me about these last few weeks that he’s been watching & who inspired him to buy a pipe and read King Arthur and LOTR lol (Malcolm Guite!)

Re-reading Steinbeck’s works (for fun) in preparation of the Steinbeck Museum 🤓

Someone create a Noah Kahan Willing and Able edit of Absalom and David rn because why am I crying

Mentions of becoming a licensed foster family, youth aging out of foster care being at greater risk of homelessness, the importance of safety and being trauma-informed when caring for children that come from hard places, and the option of being a respite care provider for people who maybe aren’t called to foster care? Respectfully, I apologize, I was not familiar with your game, Rosaria Butterfield! 🫡

Mentions of becoming a licensed foster family, youth aging out of foster care being at greater risk of homelessness, the importance of safety and being trauma-informed when caring for children that come from hard places, and the option of being a respite care provider for people who maybe aren’t called to foster care?Respectfully, I apologize, I was not familiar with your game Rosaria Butterfield! 🫡

Because of this book, I’ve written four letters to my friends and neighbors, with more incoming! If you enjoy beautiful writing and thoughtful life reflections, you will REALLY love this novel 🥺

Weird and a little spooky

SIDE EYE

In my auntie era!

Tearing up at the end of the “Googling Strangers” chapter. Idk how John Green has the ability to make me laugh out loud then cry then feel good in the span of minutes.

This narrator is unhinged