Hi again!
250-WORD UPDATE ON MY LIFE
Call me the host of the short-lived late-night show Busy Tonight, because I have been PHILIPPS. Wait, I mean BUSY. I’ve been so busy that I can’t tell Busy from Philipps, left from right, right from wrong (I recently tapped another car while pulling out of a parking spot and didn’t stop to check for damage — that’s wrong, right?).
So what exactly have I been so Philipps with? Settling into my new job, stage managing Orin’s amazing play, two weddings, upping my running mileage, Maggie in town, mom in town… Bus, club, another club… All good things, but I hate when I’m too busy with life to write. Looking forward to refocusing on creative projects like this here Substack in May, which for now is blissfully unbooked:
The biggest update since my last newsletter is that I’m caught up on Vanderpump Rules again. Also, Kyle left last week for a six-month job leading luxury bike tours. If you’re curious where he’s leading them, so am I! He’s currently at training in Salt Lake City and doesn’t find out until the end where in the world he’s going, which of course begs the question: did he accidentally sign up for a Mormon mission? Watch this space. Right now I miss him the ideal amount, which I define as “I would be happier if he were here, but it’s not ruining my life that he’s not.” That equilibrium will probably be upset next month when Vanderpump Rules season 11 ends, but who knows: maybe The Valley will grow on me and carry me further through the long distance. Again, watch this space.
A LIST: A DOZEN SHORTER AND SHORTER ADDITIONAL UPDATES
I spent four days in Washington for Mara’s wedding and couldn’t find a drop of cold brew — what, like there aren’t gay guys year-round in the Pacific Northwest?
My mom and I did a Sofia Coppola double feature of Lost in Translation and Marie Antoinette; I hadn’t seen either and liked Lost in Translation a hair more.
I’ll be in Boston for a few hours tomorrow on my way to Rhode Island, and the plan is to squeeze in The Friendly Toast and Flour.
Love and light to all, but the new Taylor Swift album is... not for me.
Sten moved in and brought with him a U-Haul full of houseplants.
I was shocked Nymphia won over Sapphira, but good for her!
Wore the wrong shoes to the GLAAD Awards, FML.
My favorite neighborhood tree is in bloom.
Out: Wordle. In: Connections.
I’ve been sooooo sleepy.
Got a haircut.
Hungry.
TO THE TUNE OF “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd” BY LANA DEL REY
Did you know that there’s a KFC shaped like a chicken bucket on the corner of Western and Beverly?
FIVE SONG PLAYLIST:
SOMETHING OLD: “Sex Kills” by Joni Mitchell (finally back on Spotify!!!!)
SOMETHING NEW: “The Kill” by Maggie Rogers
SOMETHING BORROWED: “Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters” by Mandy Moore
SOMETHING BLUE: “Don’t Let Me Get Me” by P!nk
SOMETHING ELSE: “SWEET ★ HONEY ★ BUCKIIN’” by Beyoncé ft. Shaboozey
TWO RECENT PICS AND ONE SCREENSHOT FROM MY CAMERA ROLL
VANITY PLATE ROUND-UP
LAMP MKR
OWN IT
PINE4U
CUPATEE
Spotted by Johnny:
DID I EARN THAT BOY SCOUT MERIT BADGE?
Snow Sports: No. Went on the annual Troop ski trip twice, which was enough times to confirm skiing is terrifying and I never need to do it again.
Rowing: No. Although one of the random Scout lessons still lodged in my brain is the procedure order for a water rescue: REACH, THROW, ROW, GO.
Mining in Society: No. I’m skeptical that anyone has this badge?
A RECENT NOTE ON MY PHONE WITHOUT CONTEXT
“Isn’t it fun to have the inside scoop? I love living in LA!” -Orin
OVERHEARD AT DUNSMOOR (PRICEY BUT WORTH IT, BTW)
“Jonathan is NOT the person she wants to be marrying.”
QUESTIONS I HAVE FOR YOU — GENUINELY CURIOUS, PLEASE EMAIL BACK
What’s your opinion on Celsius?
Did you care about the eclipse?
Where do you think Kyle will be stationed for his bike job?
Who owns the most furniture in your home?
What recently-dropped album are you listening to the most?
What’s new with you? :)
I
love Celsius, only care about eclipses astrologically, I own all my furniture, Cowboy Carter (but will soon pivot to new willow smith album!