jan: hello 2026 and my lovely new subscribers


edition #39: jan 2026

hi Reader!!

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media recommendations

here are some delightful pieces of media i've been liking recently ~

  1. percy jackson:

season 2 has come out and i am SEATED every wednesday

2. substack articles i've found on tiktok

unfortunately i've been saving these posts more than actually finding and reading them, but if you don't know how to find posts you'll like i suggest searching on tiktok

3. creators i've been loving:

  • kaavikiwi : she is so beautiful omgg and she posts so many good beauty recipes and content
  • chunli.fit : one of my favorite fitness influencers! she has a lot of good recipes and workout content
  • suvisphere : has her own jewerly business and is so so talented! i always look forward to her post

top 3 faves since last time

  • having in n out after being abroad (chefs kiss) - whats your go-to recipe
  • cleaning my dream purse i got from ebay and it looks so GORGG (will post it soon hehe)
  • seeing family that i haven't seen in years and celebrating new years with them

future experiences

  • moving back to college soon!! excited to be back to a routine
  • recovering from whatever sickness has had its CLAWS in me omgg
  • MITSKI IS RELEASING A NEW ALBUM OMGGG (2.27.26)

words to live by

start from the basics, then work up from there.

sincerely with love,

sejal :)

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