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Watch / Read / Listen (No. 1)

Watch:

  1. Dope. How to apply to Harvard, starting from the Bottoms. Kick-ass songs and witty dialogue work to emphasize a powerful message.
  2. Carpool Karaoke with James Corden. A new favorite next to Kimmel’s “Mean Tweets.” The segments with Jason Derulo and Adele are so Gucci.

Read:

  1. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. Death delicately relives the terrible WWII days. He fixates on Liesel, a German orphan, and her pursuit of books.
  2. Lena Dunham’s “Don’t take it personally when I tell you no.” She reminds us yet again of her writing talents in this relatable and honest piece.

Listen:

  1. Oh Wonder. Indie-pop duo with a sultry harmony and upbeat tempo. Include the tracks “Lose It” and “Drive” for that road trip mixtape.
  2. BØRNS. Velvety smooth and refreshing. Jam to “Past Lives” and wallow with “The Emotions,” the best breakup song since A Fine Frenzy’s “Almost Lover.”

Chill Real Hard

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A bi-weekly series of libations with Becca-approved design or flavor. Perhaps both.

Name: Tampa-Style Lager
From: Cigar City Brewing of Tampa Bay, FL
Type: american pale lager
Pair it with: all-day beach lounging
Emphasis on: design

Where do you want to eat? I don’t care.

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My friend or was it cousin? I remember things said but not whom. He/she had this great idea to name a restaurant I Don’t Care. Think about it:

Him/her: Where do you want to eat?
You: I don’t care.
Him/her: Alright, let’s go. Get in the car.

Until that happens, buy groupons! With groupon in phone, we sashayed our way to the Warehouse District and tried the Asian fusion restaurant Rebellion Bar & Kitchen. Decision made. Fight prevented. Couch unoccupied.

Vibe: industrial, artist loft, fancy basement
Cocktail: Wind Up Bird: soju, gin, orgeat (pronounced or-zsa), lime juice, orange bitters
Food Favorites: brussel sprout salad, katsuo fries
Address: 748 Camp St.

Monday Meetings with Jenn Im

Gina Rodriguez from Jane the Virgin started Movement Mondays on her Instagram to garner support for working Latino actors. She points out that studios feel more confident in hiring Latino actors for high-profile roles if the numbers back it up. TV shows and movies with Latino actors need to pull in higher ratings and more revenue.

This approach is the same for all minorities and extends beyond the acting community—into all aspects of creative professions. Inspired by Gina, I am starting the series Monday Meetings to highlight Asian movers, shakers, and makers. We should be seeing them and hearing from them more often—not just sporadically.

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Meet Jenn Im, the fashion + beauty champ of the YouTube ring. She started Clothes Encounter (pun points) in 2010 and already has more than a million subscribers and Instagram followers. Rightfully so. Her natural camera presence, crisp view of L.A, and conversational tone is goldilocks-just-right: thought-out but not overly produced. Besides her sense of style, she gives you a glimpse into her personal life. If you’ve ever been in a long-distance relationship, then this video will tug your heartstrings.

The clincher, though, is her voice. She’s the female Morgan Freeman—with that silky and elegant quality, I can listen to her narrate anything.

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