Tiny Joys

Tim Nook and community is all we have...

I haven’t published a newsletter in a month and, the truth is, I still don’t know what the hell to say. If y’all don’t have the answers to *gestures broadly,* I don’t know what would make you think I do. I love to bury my head in the sand. I’m truly just out here surviving one moment at a time.

Sometimes, it bothers me that I haven’t nailed down exactly what I want this newsletter to be. But maybe that’s OK for now? Maybe it’s OK that this space shifts between being a serious resource for journalists (especially freelancers) AND a community for collective dillydallying/silliness based on what we all seem to need at the time?

Anyway, here are a few things that are helping me through this current season of life:

• Disclaimer for anyone who says my gaming habits are never “cozy”: If you think you’re going to comment on this and judge my sources of relaxation, THINK AGAIN BUDDY!
  My latest Nintendo Switch obsession involves a deserted island and a capitalistic raccoon. Animal Crossing is new to me but, I have since discovered, it did not come out for the first time during the Pandemic as I initially believed. 🤦🏾‍♀️

  I am working hard during my evenings to build up my island for myself and my residents. It is nonstop work. I am constantly in debt and working to please a racoon. But I shan’t rest until my island looks like one of those islands the gamer girlies show off on Pinterest and TikTok.

• I went to see Billie Eilish a few weekends ago and it was such a good show. I was stressed and juggling a lot so I tried to back out of going at the last minute. But, my friends reminded me that I love that Barbie lady and I especially love her latest album. I simply could not pass up this moment. For those who are new here, I’m a sucker for good stage production and hers was sooooo good. It was nice to be in awe of something for a few hours. I felt replenished by the reminder of my long-held passion for music and live shows. I experienced this euphoria again a few days ago when I attended Doechii’s show with my best friend. That lady is so endlessly talented and entertaining, my goodness.

• The amount of friends who have visited my home unannounced these past few weeks to spend time and celebrate life with me…it’s a reminder that community is, ultimately, all we have.