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When The Kids Go Down

When The Kids Go Down

by Ari thomas

Arts Personal Journals

Season 23

Spring Intentions Check-In

In this episode, I revisit the intentions I set at the start of the season and reflect on what actually happened. Some goals bloomed beautifully, others… not so much.

Season 22

The Readers Guide to the Galaxy

Charting the twists and turns of my reading life—what’s changed, what’s stayed. Weekly reports on what I'm reading, and how it’s manifesting.

August Scarries

A classic weekly catch-up episode. Chatty, chaotic, and very much in my seasonal feelings. Talking on August vibes, weird transitions, and the creeping sense of summer’s ending, but not quite yet being in spooky season.

31!

It’s my birthday and I’m a Leo, so sit DOWN! Honoring one year of being in my 30s. In this episode, I reflect on what my first year of my 30s has shown me, the intentions I set when I hit 30, and how they’ve played out. Plus, a little weekly catch-up at the top as always. Mercury's rent was due this retrograde. Buckle up.

Casual conversation & home decor

Keeping it casual in today's episode, like a voice note from an old friend. Talking home decor, relaxing vibes, and a little on Human Design environments. No structure whatsoever, just whatever came up while I was speaking. Human Design app link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/align-the-human-design-app/id1577739358

40 of 80 Books Read

Starting off with a weekly report, then diving into a mid-year book, wrapped 40 down, 40 to go. I’m sharing my favorite and least favorite reads from each month thus far,

5 Rules for Optimal Summer Happiness

This week I’m recapping my three most recent reads, Caught Up by Navessa Allen, My Friends by Fredrik Backman, and Artificial Condition: The Murderbot Diaries #2 by Martha Wells. I will also be sharing the five summer rules I made up on the spot to optimize your happiness in the relentless summer heat.

How to Check In With Yourself + Weekly Report

In this episode, I walk through a gentle way to check in with yourself—a soft mental reset before the spiral hits. I also share my weekly report and what I’ve been reading lately, including a few thoughts on beautiful writing à la Sally Rooney. Lightly introspective, slightly chaotic, always honest.

What Your Favorite Animal, Color, and Happy Place Say About You.

This week I’m playing a fun little psychology game that’s weirdly accurate — all about animals, colors, and your happy place. Plus, I’m chatting about the upcoming releases from B.K. Borison and Byrne Weaver I can’t wait to read!

Weekend Reading Recap + Mother’s Day Book Haul

A quick bookish chat about my weekend reads: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins and Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Sharing my thoughts on Coriolanus Snow 😈 and my ever-changing TBR. Mood readers, unite!

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