I am volunteering here in NC all day to get out the vote in precincts with low early vote totals. Durham is the bluest county in NC and we believe if 45K people vote here on Election Day, Kamala will win NC. I have found volunteering with this group is the antidote to despair. I will be eating packed pb&j sandwiches as I drive around like a maniac but I wish I had some of those stress baked brownies, Virginia!!!
Katherine, I moved to the Triangle last spring, and signed up to do the same after Virginia linked to your work in recent months. I'll be at the bus station for two shifts today. Thank you for your work, and for making me aware of this org. Drive safely today (and I'll do the same) and let's DOOOO this!
Let’s go NC!! I have enjoyed volunteering with Guilford County Democrats and the Women for Josh Stein group. All my postcards went to Mecklenburg, I hope NC goes blue!!!
I used to go to Southpark on Black Friday because my grandparents lived in Chesterfield County. My college roommate lives in a bluer area but yeah there’s definitely some variation across the county!
Where I see most GOP out canvassing is in that area. I have to go for PT and they are always there. It's also where I see the most signs. Of course, someone had the audacity to move into Plaza Midwood and put a massive banner for the other guy and I swerved all over the road when I saw it and then texted a ton of friends who all said "this person did not read the room when they moved here."
I am a WNC native currently living just over the border in upstate SC and I want to thank you for the work you’re doing today. I still work in WNC daily, and consider it my forever home, so I’m oddly more invested in NC politics than SC politics. So, thank you!
I grew up in NC and have so much love for it - the electoral map is overall so much bluer than where I currently am (Illinois, even tho Chicago means we will consistently go blue). Sending you love and energy today!!!!
Woohoo, Katherine! I’ve been phonebanking with SURJ and we called NC a lot these last few weeks. My daughter is a freshman at Elon U and beyond the politics I have a new fondness for your state!!
I'm in Gaston County - right outside Charlotte and have been text banking. I did my own little burn when he was three miles from my house Saturday and used a burner number and email address to grab four of the tickets.
Tonight I am having tomato bisque and grilled cheese on brioche and I have a carrot cake cupcake, because that's my extra serving of veggies.
Well, I’m awake at 4 am to see this right away because I had my second baby last week. Emergency c section led to a serious complication and we were each closer to death than I like to think about. (“When a woman gives birth, death holds her hand for a little while. Sometimes he don’t let go.”) Hemorrhaged half the average adult blood volume, was unconscious for most of his first day of life, and functionally cannot have any more children. So that’s been a lot, not just for me but also for my husband, parents, etc.
We are actually doing surprisingly okay both physically and mentally. But I feel so weirdly disconnected from the election, which is usually something I would be more engaged with due to my work (Planned Parenthood), general nature, and now this medical event making me even more unapologetic about reproductive rights. And also I feel grateful? Because I have a lot of distractions from this *even bigger* horrible thing not under my control.
We voted curbside, and I did enjoy weaponizing my big scary medical event against a staffer who seemed skeptical of my being mobility challenged, even though there’s no “proving” requirement for curbside voting in my state. I had wanted to bring my daughter to the polls on actual election day, but obviously that became a non-option.
Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry that happened to you (all of you!). What a scary ordeal!! I think it’s super appropriate and honestly protective that you feel disconnected… and also hell yes to, here’s yet another powerful reason why we need our goddamn reproductive rights. Sending love!
Thank you. And for a spot to just kind of unload that in the middle of the night. 😂
When they were explaining what another pregnancy would require (36 week caesarean delivery with optional required hysterectomy) I had this horrified realization that it would probably NOT QUALIFY for an exception in some ban states, because there is a treatment option that would prevent my death, however suboptimal the treatment might be.
Sending all the healing vibes your way. 10 years ago, I found myself in a similar situation (emergency cs, baby in NICU) and couldn't be bothered to vote. I thought of it. I felt a little bad, but honestly, I was more concerned wth when I'd be able to finally hold my baby and/or if she was ever coming home. Thankfully it was a lower stakes, local election and it's been the only election I've not voted in. Take care of yourself in all the ways. Lean on your people for support. I hope you're able to give yours grace and make peace with your little ones arrival. ❤️
Thank you! I feel so weird insisting that we’re doing okay, but I don’t mean like “we’re fine because we’re in denial!” I mean we are doing okay given the circumstances, because we have been rallying our various resources and have therapeutic support and so on. I hope you and your kiddo are doing well these days!
Yeah, I’m sure if our only option was a big long line on Election Day, we wouldn’t have done it. It was so lovely to be able to go to the early voting site and just sit in the car and get it done.
Okay and fine are definitely relative terms and can mean different things. I was "ok" then too because I was getting up each morning and functioning, but compared to how we are now, I was deep in the muck. We just celebrated her 10th 10 days ago and you'd never know she had such a rough start. Hope this is soon all a distant memory for you.
My home abuts a nature preserve and around 3 weeks ago a tiny lone black kitten showed up in my backyard. I've been working on gaining his trust and we'll have our first vet appointment this morning! I half purposely made that appointment for today specifically to redirect my anxiety. I'll get him settled in and go vote, but most of my focus today will be on welcoming the new addition to my childless catlady home 💕
I'm fostering a litter of 4 kittens and their mama that we found outside our AirBnB last week, and I can confirm that kitten time is the best way to distract from the scaries!
I foster kittens through the ASPCA and I swear that kittens were the only reason I survived last election. Unfortunately I just sent my last set off for adoption (they found families in one day!) so I am kittenless this week. My big cat will just have to put up with my snuggles instead. Wish I could include kitten pictures and see pics of your kittens--that's one of the ways to relieve stress!
Congrats our your new addition! We were looking back at our pics of our 1 year old cats who we adopted mid October 2023 and they were SO little and cute!
Congrats! Black cats are the best! Our "void" is supremely unbothered by anything except when it's dinner time, and that's a nice energy to have around.
I've always liked Kismet as a name! Turns out the kitten is a healthy 4-5 month old girl. She's settling in well so far. Congratulations on your new little one!
I have a home-based bakery and offered Election Day treat boxes for order with the proceeds being donated to my local library. It felt like the right balance of keeping myself busy and positive community action for today! I’m planning a long walk to start my day, then diving into baking mini apple pies, chocolate chip cookies, and cupcakes while listening to an audiobook (any recommendations???? Just finished Weyward and all of ACOTAR!). After deliveries are done, we’ve got a comforting dinner of grilled steak salads with baguette planned and then it’ll be enjoying one of the extra treat boxes while watching the results… until I can’t handle it anymore! I voted early and I’m not sure if that’s been helpful for my election anxiety or not! It does feel a bit like I am forgetting to do something today.
I will put in a recommendation for "Between" by L.L. Starling. A bewitching cozy, fiendishly funny cautionary tale about the perils of gatecrashing fairy tale kingdoms—particularly ones with drunken unicorns, bored dragons, and sorcerers in tight, leather pants.
If you like any kind of fantasy/sci fi I cannot say enough good things about He Who Fights Monsters. It’s a (so far) 11 book series and I’m on book for and it is a delight. The main character is snarky and I have laughed out loud many times listening to the audiobook.
Have you read Fourth Wing yet? Apparently there is some special audio thing you can get that’s amazing. Wish I could have bought one of your treat boxes!!
An oldie but goodie that walked so ACOTAR and 4th Wing could run is Archangel and Angel Seeker by Sharon Shinn. No spice but same romantasy vibe, highly recommend!
I live abroad and so submitted my absentee ballot two weeks ago. I felt a lot of joy when I received the email with the subject line "Your vote has been counted!". Especially since one particular candidate would prefer to disenfranchise overseas ballots. I have two trans children and the outcome of this election will determine a lot in terms of our future plans. It's hard to sit with the idea that we can't safely return home. I thought this would be easier with the buffer of an ocean between me and the constant onslaught of election news and hysteria- it's not. So I will have a perfectly timed therapy session and I will cry and I will ask my practitioner to remind me which tools are best for coping with existential dread. Maybe I will finally write all of the things I've been thinking to the family members of mine who have voted against the interests of my children. Or maybe I will soak in the hurt of knowing that imaginary economic security is more important to them than the well being of families like mine all over the country. For me, it's almost noon on Election Day and I know that there are many more hours and days to go before we know what the next 4 years will look like. My goal today is to stay in the present, touch the earth, escape through reading. Sending so much love and solidarity to all of you.
My family left the USA in 2022. We started in Germany and now we live in Ireland. I’m happy to chat to you about my experience if you ever feel like it. DM me if you’d like my email address! ❤️
Election anxiety woke me up at 4:30! My whole plan for today is to vote, keep busy, and avoid the news and social media. I have a full morning of meetings that start before the polls open, so I’m not voting until this afternoon. It’s supposed to be a gorgeous day in MA and I’ll take advantage of the weather to walk to my polling place. I’m also baking cookies and biscuits; the latter for bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches for dinner. I think I’ll start rewatching The Good Place for something uplifting. Good luck out there, everyone!
LOVE The Good Place! I’m rewatching Parks & Rec right now with my 11 yo and while it’s not a perfect show (a lot of fatphobia!), Leslie Knope trying to do good in government is maybe exactly what I need tonight!
The Good Place is so amazing at being a show about really deep stuff with some incredibly poignant lines, but somehow not at all depressing. One of my favorites forever.
We voted by mail in ballot and let our kids fill in the Harris/Walz bubbles. Today we’re going for a long hike and baking some cookies. My generally anxious 10 year old has been saying he’s scared for today. I wonder if we’ve caused this angst by talking so much about the election and our disdain for one particular candidate.
Well I’d argue he caused it by being despicable! But I hear you. It’s hard to know how much information to give them to walk the line of informed vs too much to handle.
I will spend my day at my teaching job. I am lucky to work with many like-minded folks, so we will all try to take care of each other while surreptitiously checking our phones whenever we have a moment. I will for sure be stopping for fast food on the way home so I can spend the evening glued to the TV, because I can't help myself. 😬
Over the past few days, I've made batches of cookies, blondies, brownies, and now cornbread. The apartment smells amazing, so there's that! It helps to have lots of options on hand. Plus, sweet treats are the perfect things to drop off to neighbors, while I ask them about their voting plans for today. I've found that in NYC there's so much confusion about the 6 propositions, so that's where I've really focused my attention. Even in our liberal bastion of a city, I'm continually floored by how effective the Prop 1 anti-trans and anti-immigrant ads are, so that's been the majority of my work.
This morning I feel like I have an elephant sitting on my chest, so I am gonna go for a walk before the city wakes up and then rewatch We Are Lady Parts (an amazing comedy out of the UK about an all-female Muslim punk rock band).
I’m Australian and it took up a lot of the conversation at dinner tonight with my parents and some of my siblings. We are thinking of you - I feel nervous and have a lot of anticipation and anxiety so I can only begin to imagine what it’s like for Americans.
Once again, I'll pin on one of my grandmother's brooches and wear my great-grandmother's ring when I go to vote. Both women were born before the passage of the 19th amendment, and I wear these pieces of jewelry as a reminder that things can and do change, and that my ancestors did their part to ensure my access to the franchise, so in their honor, I exercise my right to participate in our democracy and choose candidates who will respect the sacred right to vote.
I'll teach yoga from 6-7pm and then it's gummies, wine and leftover Halloween candy until further notice!
Stress cooking and baking over here! I've already made malted chocolate cookies and a Nutella cream pie. I'm spending today making carnitas because I saw an interview of Harris where she said carnitas are her favorite taco, so I'm making them to channel good luck. I have a really good feeling about this, I have since she became the nominee, but I also have 2016 PTSD. I think polling is off, but I also know nothing. I'm anxious. I voted early, my husband is voting this morning. I just have to keep my hands busy today
I voted two weeks ago which felt like such a relief at the time but for the past few days it just feels like more waiting. Yesterday, I soothed myself with pastries and tea and rewatching The Darjeeling Limited (yesterday was also a family member’s death anniversary so grief is in the air) but then my stress stomach emerged. Thankfully I’m working today so I’ll just focus on being with my awesome team and hanging out with awesome cats.
I am volunteering here in NC all day to get out the vote in precincts with low early vote totals. Durham is the bluest county in NC and we believe if 45K people vote here on Election Day, Kamala will win NC. I have found volunteering with this group is the antidote to despair. I will be eating packed pb&j sandwiches as I drive around like a maniac but I wish I had some of those stress baked brownies, Virginia!!!
Omg I wish I could send you some!! Thank you for your work — let’s go NC!!!!!!!!
Katherine, I moved to the Triangle last spring, and signed up to do the same after Virginia linked to your work in recent months. I'll be at the bus station for two shifts today. Thank you for your work, and for making me aware of this org. Drive safely today (and I'll do the same) and let's DOOOO this!
Yeah! Have a great day at the bus station!!!
Let’s go NC!! I have enjoyed volunteering with Guilford County Democrats and the Women for Josh Stein group. All my postcards went to Mecklenburg, I hope NC goes blue!!!
Meck is complicated. The Southpark area needs a lot of work, as does Ballantyne.
I used to go to Southpark on Black Friday because my grandparents lived in Chesterfield County. My college roommate lives in a bluer area but yeah there’s definitely some variation across the county!
Where I see most GOP out canvassing is in that area. I have to go for PT and they are always there. It's also where I see the most signs. Of course, someone had the audacity to move into Plaza Midwood and put a massive banner for the other guy and I swerved all over the road when I saw it and then texted a ton of friends who all said "this person did not read the room when they moved here."
I am a WNC native currently living just over the border in upstate SC and I want to thank you for the work you’re doing today. I still work in WNC daily, and consider it my forever home, so I’m oddly more invested in NC politics than SC politics. So, thank you!
Hi! WNC Native in Gaston. Sending so much love today.
I grew up in NC and have so much love for it - the electoral map is overall so much bluer than where I currently am (Illinois, even tho Chicago means we will consistently go blue). Sending you love and energy today!!!!
Cheering you on from Chapel Hill!
Cheering you on from Greenville, SC!
Oh hey neighbor! I'm in TR!
Can I send you coffee money?
Ground game! Thank you so much, may there be some brownies in your near future!
Woohoo, Katherine! I’ve been phonebanking with SURJ and we called NC a lot these last few weeks. My daughter is a freshman at Elon U and beyond the politics I have a new fondness for your state!!
Way to go, Katherine!!! Action is a great antidote to despair. 🙌
We have friends that moved to that area a couple years ago and are excited to move the vote toward blue. Good luck today.
I'm in Gaston County - right outside Charlotte and have been text banking. I did my own little burn when he was three miles from my house Saturday and used a burner number and email address to grab four of the tickets.
Tonight I am having tomato bisque and grilled cheese on brioche and I have a carrot cake cupcake, because that's my extra serving of veggies.
Sending you power and cheers from California!
***TW for serious childbirth/medical trauma***
Well, I’m awake at 4 am to see this right away because I had my second baby last week. Emergency c section led to a serious complication and we were each closer to death than I like to think about. (“When a woman gives birth, death holds her hand for a little while. Sometimes he don’t let go.”) Hemorrhaged half the average adult blood volume, was unconscious for most of his first day of life, and functionally cannot have any more children. So that’s been a lot, not just for me but also for my husband, parents, etc.
We are actually doing surprisingly okay both physically and mentally. But I feel so weirdly disconnected from the election, which is usually something I would be more engaged with due to my work (Planned Parenthood), general nature, and now this medical event making me even more unapologetic about reproductive rights. And also I feel grateful? Because I have a lot of distractions from this *even bigger* horrible thing not under my control.
We voted curbside, and I did enjoy weaponizing my big scary medical event against a staffer who seemed skeptical of my being mobility challenged, even though there’s no “proving” requirement for curbside voting in my state. I had wanted to bring my daughter to the polls on actual election day, but obviously that became a non-option.
Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry that happened to you (all of you!). What a scary ordeal!! I think it’s super appropriate and honestly protective that you feel disconnected… and also hell yes to, here’s yet another powerful reason why we need our goddamn reproductive rights. Sending love!
Thank you. And for a spot to just kind of unload that in the middle of the night. 😂
When they were explaining what another pregnancy would require (36 week caesarean delivery with optional required hysterectomy) I had this horrified realization that it would probably NOT QUALIFY for an exception in some ban states, because there is a treatment option that would prevent my death, however suboptimal the treatment might be.
Sending all the healing vibes your way. 10 years ago, I found myself in a similar situation (emergency cs, baby in NICU) and couldn't be bothered to vote. I thought of it. I felt a little bad, but honestly, I was more concerned wth when I'd be able to finally hold my baby and/or if she was ever coming home. Thankfully it was a lower stakes, local election and it's been the only election I've not voted in. Take care of yourself in all the ways. Lean on your people for support. I hope you're able to give yours grace and make peace with your little ones arrival. ❤️
Thank you! I feel so weird insisting that we’re doing okay, but I don’t mean like “we’re fine because we’re in denial!” I mean we are doing okay given the circumstances, because we have been rallying our various resources and have therapeutic support and so on. I hope you and your kiddo are doing well these days!
Yeah, I’m sure if our only option was a big long line on Election Day, we wouldn’t have done it. It was so lovely to be able to go to the early voting site and just sit in the car and get it done.
Okay and fine are definitely relative terms and can mean different things. I was "ok" then too because I was getting up each morning and functioning, but compared to how we are now, I was deep in the muck. We just celebrated her 10th 10 days ago and you'd never know she had such a rough start. Hope this is soon all a distant memory for you.
Ooof…hope you’re mending well after all of this. Hoping for rest and energy ahead for you.
Thank you, we are truly on our way. Thankfully both my husband and I had enough previous therapy that we are “well resourced” in my therapist’s words.
HUGS!! I am so glad y’all came out of this okay, and whatever happens today, you have a lot of support here.
My home abuts a nature preserve and around 3 weeks ago a tiny lone black kitten showed up in my backyard. I've been working on gaining his trust and we'll have our first vet appointment this morning! I half purposely made that appointment for today specifically to redirect my anxiety. I'll get him settled in and go vote, but most of my focus today will be on welcoming the new addition to my childless catlady home 💕
Ahhhhhhh why do Substack comments not allow photos, we need kitten pics!!
I'm fostering a litter of 4 kittens and their mama that we found outside our AirBnB last week, and I can confirm that kitten time is the best way to distract from the scaries!
I foster kittens through the ASPCA and I swear that kittens were the only reason I survived last election. Unfortunately I just sent my last set off for adoption (they found families in one day!) so I am kittenless this week. My big cat will just have to put up with my snuggles instead. Wish I could include kitten pictures and see pics of your kittens--that's one of the ways to relieve stress!
Leah, if you keep the kitten, I would love to know what name you pick.
I do plan on keeping the little guy. I've been calling him Charlie, but that may change once I get to know his personality better.
So fun!
Congrats our your new addition! We were looking back at our pics of our 1 year old cats who we adopted mid October 2023 and they were SO little and cute!
Congrats! Black cats are the best! Our "void" is supremely unbothered by anything except when it's dinner time, and that's a nice energy to have around.
Cute! I nominate you name him Kismet
I've always liked Kismet as a name! Turns out the kitten is a healthy 4-5 month old girl. She's settling in well so far. Congratulations on your new little one!
oh my goodness! I adore black cats!
YAY for a new kitty baby!
“Calm is a form of resistance.” - John Berger
My mantra today.
LOVE
I have a home-based bakery and offered Election Day treat boxes for order with the proceeds being donated to my local library. It felt like the right balance of keeping myself busy and positive community action for today! I’m planning a long walk to start my day, then diving into baking mini apple pies, chocolate chip cookies, and cupcakes while listening to an audiobook (any recommendations???? Just finished Weyward and all of ACOTAR!). After deliveries are done, we’ve got a comforting dinner of grilled steak salads with baguette planned and then it’ll be enjoying one of the extra treat boxes while watching the results… until I can’t handle it anymore! I voted early and I’m not sure if that’s been helpful for my election anxiety or not! It does feel a bit like I am forgetting to do something today.
I will put in a recommendation for "Between" by L.L. Starling. A bewitching cozy, fiendishly funny cautionary tale about the perils of gatecrashing fairy tale kingdoms—particularly ones with drunken unicorns, bored dragons, and sorcerers in tight, leather pants.
If you like any kind of fantasy/sci fi I cannot say enough good things about He Who Fights Monsters. It’s a (so far) 11 book series and I’m on book for and it is a delight. The main character is snarky and I have laughed out loud many times listening to the audiobook.
Have you read Fourth Wing yet? Apparently there is some special audio thing you can get that’s amazing. Wish I could have bought one of your treat boxes!!
Yes!!!! Listened to the graphic audio of Iron Flame last month. Must say, the graphic audio does indeed get real graphic with sex scenes. 🌶️🌶️🌶️
An oldie but goodie that walked so ACOTAR and 4th Wing could run is Archangel and Angel Seeker by Sharon Shinn. No spice but same romantasy vibe, highly recommend!
Way to go! Great idea.
I love this idea!
I live abroad and so submitted my absentee ballot two weeks ago. I felt a lot of joy when I received the email with the subject line "Your vote has been counted!". Especially since one particular candidate would prefer to disenfranchise overseas ballots. I have two trans children and the outcome of this election will determine a lot in terms of our future plans. It's hard to sit with the idea that we can't safely return home. I thought this would be easier with the buffer of an ocean between me and the constant onslaught of election news and hysteria- it's not. So I will have a perfectly timed therapy session and I will cry and I will ask my practitioner to remind me which tools are best for coping with existential dread. Maybe I will finally write all of the things I've been thinking to the family members of mine who have voted against the interests of my children. Or maybe I will soak in the hurt of knowing that imaginary economic security is more important to them than the well being of families like mine all over the country. For me, it's almost noon on Election Day and I know that there are many more hours and days to go before we know what the next 4 years will look like. My goal today is to stay in the present, touch the earth, escape through reading. Sending so much love and solidarity to all of you.
Amie, so curious to know where your family lives now outside of the US. Thinking ahead for my own family 🩷
My family left the USA in 2022. We started in Germany and now we live in Ireland. I’m happy to chat to you about my experience if you ever feel like it. DM me if you’d like my email address! ❤️
Thank you— I’d love that! 🩷🩷🩷
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Election anxiety woke me up at 4:30! My whole plan for today is to vote, keep busy, and avoid the news and social media. I have a full morning of meetings that start before the polls open, so I’m not voting until this afternoon. It’s supposed to be a gorgeous day in MA and I’ll take advantage of the weather to walk to my polling place. I’m also baking cookies and biscuits; the latter for bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches for dinner. I think I’ll start rewatching The Good Place for something uplifting. Good luck out there, everyone!
LOVE The Good Place! I’m rewatching Parks & Rec right now with my 11 yo and while it’s not a perfect show (a lot of fatphobia!), Leslie Knope trying to do good in government is maybe exactly what I need tonight!
The Good Place is so amazing at being a show about really deep stuff with some incredibly poignant lines, but somehow not at all depressing. One of my favorites forever.
My bladder woke me at 4:30, but the election anxiety has kept me awake. Bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches sound amazing right now!
5:30 over here. Hope it’s a chill day for you, Liz.
We voted by mail in ballot and let our kids fill in the Harris/Walz bubbles. Today we’re going for a long hike and baking some cookies. My generally anxious 10 year old has been saying he’s scared for today. I wonder if we’ve caused this angst by talking so much about the election and our disdain for one particular candidate.
Well I’d argue he caused it by being despicable! But I hear you. It’s hard to know how much information to give them to walk the line of informed vs too much to handle.
I will spend my day at my teaching job. I am lucky to work with many like-minded folks, so we will all try to take care of each other while surreptitiously checking our phones whenever we have a moment. I will for sure be stopping for fast food on the way home so I can spend the evening glued to the TV, because I can't help myself. 😬
Over the past few days, I've made batches of cookies, blondies, brownies, and now cornbread. The apartment smells amazing, so there's that! It helps to have lots of options on hand. Plus, sweet treats are the perfect things to drop off to neighbors, while I ask them about their voting plans for today. I've found that in NYC there's so much confusion about the 6 propositions, so that's where I've really focused my attention. Even in our liberal bastion of a city, I'm continually floored by how effective the Prop 1 anti-trans and anti-immigrant ads are, so that's been the majority of my work.
This morning I feel like I have an elephant sitting on my chest, so I am gonna go for a walk before the city wakes up and then rewatch We Are Lady Parts (an amazing comedy out of the UK about an all-female Muslim punk rock band).
omg i looooooove we are lady parts! this is a good election night watch.
I adore the show so much. The creator, Nida Manzoor, also has a film that's super fun - Polite Society.
I love your organizing strategy! Best of luck for some productive convos with your neighbors.
I’m Australian and it took up a lot of the conversation at dinner tonight with my parents and some of my siblings. We are thinking of you - I feel nervous and have a lot of anticipation and anxiety so I can only begin to imagine what it’s like for Americans.
I know that I’m not alone when I say I am stress eating All. The. Halloween. Candy.
Phone banking for Harris this morning and watching results with friends and our favorite comfort foods tonight. I'm nauseatingly optimistic.
Let’s goooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!🇺🇸
Once again, I'll pin on one of my grandmother's brooches and wear my great-grandmother's ring when I go to vote. Both women were born before the passage of the 19th amendment, and I wear these pieces of jewelry as a reminder that things can and do change, and that my ancestors did their part to ensure my access to the franchise, so in their honor, I exercise my right to participate in our democracy and choose candidates who will respect the sacred right to vote.
I'll teach yoga from 6-7pm and then it's gummies, wine and leftover Halloween candy until further notice!
Stress cooking and baking over here! I've already made malted chocolate cookies and a Nutella cream pie. I'm spending today making carnitas because I saw an interview of Harris where she said carnitas are her favorite taco, so I'm making them to channel good luck. I have a really good feeling about this, I have since she became the nominee, but I also have 2016 PTSD. I think polling is off, but I also know nothing. I'm anxious. I voted early, my husband is voting this morning. I just have to keep my hands busy today
Ok, Nutella cream pie? Link please! 🤤
It's from a cookbook, I don't know that it even exists online - it's from Take It Easy by Gaby Dalkin
Thanks! I'll hunt it down. Love Gaby's recipes!!!
I voted two weeks ago which felt like such a relief at the time but for the past few days it just feels like more waiting. Yesterday, I soothed myself with pastries and tea and rewatching The Darjeeling Limited (yesterday was also a family member’s death anniversary so grief is in the air) but then my stress stomach emerged. Thankfully I’m working today so I’ll just focus on being with my awesome team and hanging out with awesome cats.
Stress tummy 🫡🫡🫡🫡
Stress stomach solidarity