Van

I'm a graphic designin', tea-drinkin', illustratin', butt-kickin', cat lovin' mofo.

[Van @govango]

I finally did it. I finally started watching Severance because everybody I’ve talked to won’t stop gushing about this damn show. Holy crap the liminal horror and suspense in this show is killing me and I love it so much. Also, ❤️ Adam Scott. No notes.

[Van @govango]

Every time my cat looks over at me, she’ll make a big yawn. I must be really boring to her.

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Nothing makes me feel like a giant like using oil absorbing sheets. Why are they the size of a mini post-it note? Do they want me to feel bad because I have to use 10 of these? Do they think only tiny people with tiny faces with hardly any oil uses these? It’s a conspiracy.

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I was so frustrated yesterday trying to think of somewhere to go or something to do that wasn’t too far away, or required a lot of money and there was just nothing except going to a park which I don’t want to do when it’s sweltering. So boredddddd.

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I don’t know how I’m going to keep up my daily walking regimen when it’s already this hot in the mornings. And the mosquitoes are out for my blood. I feel disgusting after every walk now. I hate summer in Texas. 🥵

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Pothos are supposed to an easy houseplant to keep and yet mine has not grown any new leaves since I got it last year. I had it inside for awhile. I took it outside. I water it well! Wtf am I doing wrong?? 😑

[Van @govango]

So…. I might be the only person not watching Bridgerton. 🤣

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Today’s random moment of gratitude: I’m grateful for baked potatoes. They’re cheap, they’re filling, and I could probably eat them everyday (but I shouldn’t cuz carbs). Thank you, potato gods for this starchy gift. 🥔 In case you were wondering, I had a good baked potato today.

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Another trip to jury duty today where I showed up only to be told two hours later that I was dismissed because the court I was assigned to was cancelled. It felt like deja vu from exactly two years ago. At least they raised the juror compensation to a whopping $20 bucks!

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I’m putting a screen time limit on Instagram. As much as I am fully aware of how scrolling endlessly on your phone kills your brain cells, I can’t seem to get myself to put it down anymore. I don’t even post anymore which is sad. When did I become such a passive observer of life?

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@sarasarahime You wear glasses? I don’t know this. 😂

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I’ve been feeling pretty down today. Our creative director at work announced they’re leaving the company and it’s already caused quite the shockwave for the entire design department. I’m just not sure how this company is even going to function without him. What a year so far…

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@sarasarahime Not gonna lie. I’ve only dated taller guys. Lol

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I’ve replaced potato chips with pistachios and started buying a sack of apples instead of picking up something from the bakery each week. I’m still not seeing much change on the scale sadly but I’m hoping my cholesterol improves regardless.

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Is it possible to eat too much salmon?

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I don’t think 2024 is going to be a good mental health year for me. Between Michael being burnt out and quitting his job and my company making a whole lot of shitty changes that makes me pretty nervous about the stability of my role… things are looking kind of grim. 🙃

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I’m really feeling that lost hour this morning. Felt like I kept hitting the snooze button every five seconds… 😴

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Some crazy animal must have been in our patio last night because the rug I use to cover a chair out there against dust and leaves suddenly has a bunch of holes ripped into it. Now I’m debating whether to throw it out or try to mend it. Would that look super trashy or quirky? 😂

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Ugh. I’ve had to take my stupid car to this same kwik kar like three times this week. They play the most awful country pop music in the waiting room while they are probably finding more expensive things I need to replace on my car. This is what hell looks like.

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Man this Dash egg cooker might be my new favorite kitchen gadget after my beloved air fryer. I’ve been making veggie and ham omelettes in the morning for the past three days and it’s been amazing. I put Parmesan cheese in the egg mixture today and OMG 😋