Your best things were amazing
Oh, hi friends!
Earlier this week, I asked, What's the best thing that’s happened with you lately?
Here are some of your responses, many of which are from people I’ve never met but now feel connected to!
My youngest graduated from college summa cum laude last Saturday. She's on a three-week cross-country road trip right now and comes back to a job. I'm so proud of her I could burst.
I saw the Duplass Brothers speak about finding your authentic voice.
My mom taking care of her health. My awesome new job and manager. My daughter maturing into her sweetest and best self.
Two new clients inked and upcoming final round interview for a f/t job I diggggggggg! Fingers crossed!
Inspired by YOU, I started a blog to remind myself (and others, if that's their jam) that I don't have to be such a damn overachiever all the time!
Out of the blue, I got to send 20 soccer balls, 50 ultimate discs & 50 baseballs to Cuba to help kids play through The Ball Project, and a week later I got the opportunity to send 10 skateboards to Panama to help kids get mentored and learn to skate (also through Ball Project).
The best thing that's happened to me recently was an offer for an internship of my dreams in NYC in arts marketing! I graduate in three days and cannot wait to be surrounded by artists and arts-lovers.
I stood up for myself and challenged my boss to do the same.
Trader Joe's just started carrying Teeny Tiny Avocados, which are a single serving each, super delicious, and super adorable.
I loved each of these so much. Hope your weekend is full of many new best things.
“I’m not a child of immigrants, but I was raised by children of immigrants. I think brown people and women are taught that you have to be better than everybody to get half as far. You’re taught this insane work ethic, so if it’s not perfect, it’s garbage. And the way you actually create art is by making garbage first, and then getting better and better. And so giving yourself permission to suck is such a hard thing to do. I think that’s why a lot of brown people who come from certain situations, and I’m only speaking for myself, not for all brown people, have that problem. Especially women. We’re taught that you have to be perfect. You’re not allowed to make mistakes. That’s the advice I always give writers at panels: make mistakes in front of as many people as you can.”
Enjoyed this interview with television writer and Navajo tapestry weaver Sierra Teller Ornelas! Make mistakes in front of as many people as you can.
Diablo Cody's new film Tully is incredible. Go see it!
Quality filmmaking tips from Tully director Jason Reitman.
Two plays I loved lately: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Carousel and Paradise Blue by Dominique Morisseau at Signature Theatre. Killer ensemble!
Speaking of Carousel, its 30-year-old choreographer Justin Peck is, um, ridiculously talented. This profile looks at how he does it all. And Ballet 422 on Netflix is a captivating documentary about his life and process.
And still speaking of Carousel, Joshua Henry just might be the most motivating guy in the world? His Instagram gives me life, as the kids say. He’s balancing eight shows a week with being a new dad—this profile gets into his work ethic.
The woman behind Memphis's 100-year-old diner. Loved editing this sweet story for Tasting Table.
6 ways to define and own your power (written by me!).
For Dolly fans. (h/t Chris Anderson)
A podcast on how to break into TV comedy, with Nell Scovell.
Finally, The Daily Beast is looking for a Senior Weekend Editor. If you apply, let me know and I’ll connect you to the hiring editor!
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Thanks, as always, for reading.
Love, Kara