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Let It Be Sunday, 392!

-A Reprieve from Major Life Stuff

October 30, 2022 by Abby Mallett 17 Comments

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Hi friends! I don’t know about you but I am in the middle of Major Life Stuff™ at the moment, and it seems I’m not alone. If I could paint you a picture of what life looks like, I would be in the drivers seat of an earth excavator and I did not listen to instructions on how to use it safely. Everything is knocked down and being rebuilt. I have yanked the proverbial tablecloth off the table called Life. I digress (because waxing poetic is my actual specialty). We live in the beautiful, wild journey of it all and not at the destination, and right now this journey is… something else. What keeps me sane in these moments is knowing this major stuff is going to lead to majorly good things.

Anyways, this is my first Let It Be, Sunday with y’all! I am comfortable in my seat in the editing wings with the occasional post and Joy said, “Absolutely not, get on over here, I see you on Instagram all the time.” You know what? She’s not wrong – I am an active participant on the ‘gram. I come to you arms figuratively full of this month’s obsessions and a few thoughtful reads this Halloween Eve. Am I an influencer? Hardly. Mainly, let’s get into this rest day, because Major Life Stuff ™ and wild weekend Halloween parties require rest  – I hope you fully recover from both.

Abby

• Please, meet your new emotional support water bottle – it has different drinking options all at once. There’s varying sizes (I love the 24oz), a carrying loop, and it keeps things so cold it defies logic. Be obsessed with me! (Owala Life)

• My love for Jeni’s runs hot and cold but I will always make room in my heart for her holiday flavors. Middle West Whisky & Pecans is a gift and! This year’s Boozy Eggnog ice cream is in collaboration with Uncle Nearest whiskey! (Jeni’s Ice Cream)

• Please tell me I’m not the only one who will watch Crazy, Rich Asians at the drop of a hat, it’s definitely my comfort movie. Constance Wu reappears after Fresh Off the Boat drama with her memoir ‘Making a Scene,’ and I hope she can hear my supportive applause. (Harper’s Bazaar)

• The prep school look seems to be coming back into fashion. As someone who watched Britney’s rise to fame, I am sitting this one out, respectfully. This one is all yours, gen z. I will be over here in this cute oversized number with a book. However, if the business-casual-in-the-club-a-la-2010 comes back I will be right there to laugh loudly. (Mango)

• I’ve been on a reading kick and have found some new favorites – if you’ve already read all of Colleen Hoover, I have a few recs. And this here book was so spicy I had to take my AirPods out on the bus because I was *gasping* for air. (Bookshop.org)

• Gabrielle Blair (DesignMom on Instagram) is an OG blogger and a long time favorite of mine. Her new book doesn’t just shake the table it throws the table out and sits directly in front of you. And talks loudly. I think everyone should read it. (Bookshop.org)

• For my Disney buffs, here is the miracle of Lilo & Stitch becoming a film – teaching us that you can choose your family and no one gets left behind. (Vulture)

• All respect to Toni Morrison forever, may her memory be a blessing. The New York Times highlights how her most challenging novel came to life.

• These Apple Cheesecake Bars have taken residence in my brain and will not leave until I make them, and you should make them with me. Okay great, I love it, that’s settled. (Joy the Baker)

• Joanna and her team write a big round up of fall recommendations and I highly recommend a thorough dissection of it. Somehow, I missed the show Bad Sisters, but I am fully on board now. (Cup of Jo)

• My life is mostly cat videos and I refuse to apologize for that. (TikTok)

• Why are tiny things so adorable – I love that Joy also understands that, which is why she partnered with Delicacies Jewelry. Get the cutest lil’ pretzel necklace on sale with code joycollection15. Today is the last day y’all! It supports a beautiful cause and represents transformation through Major Life Stuff™.  You need this in your life, I would never lead you wrong.

p.s. I am convinced Joy has the best readers on the internet and absolutely *love* reading your comments. Makes my entire day over and over again.

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  1. Joy

    November 3, 2022 at 9:47 am

    LOL’d at “business-casual-in-the-club-a-la-2010” omg the actual perfect description.

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    • Abby Mallett

      November 3, 2022 at 10:23 am

      Peplum and pencil skirts IN THE CLUB! What a wild, lawless time 2010 was – I will never be able to explain it to anyone who didn’t live it I swear.

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  2. Rosa

    October 31, 2022 at 10:37 am

    Crazy Rich Asians is absolutely one of my favourite comfort movies! I have it tucked away on my PVR for my viewing pleasure:) I also watch Moonstruck, Pride and Prejudice, Divine Secrets of the YA YA sisterhood, and So I Married an Axe Murderer when the mood for comfort strikes <3

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    • Abby Mallett

      November 3, 2022 at 10:21 am

      Oh my goodness we love the same movies. Moonstruck might be my favorite movie of all time next to P&P and You’ve Got Mail!

      Reply
  3. Toby

    October 31, 2022 at 8:36 am

    Love it. Text me your Bad Sisters thoughts!

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  4. Carrie

    October 30, 2022 at 8:23 pm

    Well, Abby, I was just thinking, “Wouldn’t it be nice if Abby wrote some of the Let it Be Sunday posts…” and here you are…I’m glad you’re here.

    I really enjoyed Drunk on Love. It was a treat to get to read a physical copy from the library. I’ve put some of your other book suggestions on hold in Libby.

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    • Abby Mallett

      November 3, 2022 at 10:22 am

      Aw, thank you! I love Jasmine Guillory so much. She’s a good lighthearted read with just the right amount of spice that’s appropriate for the workplace LOL

      Reply
  5. LoriAngela

    October 30, 2022 at 1:22 pm

    I loved the long article on LILO and Stitch. I remember taking my 8 year old daughter and her friend to the cinema and laughing and crying so much that they moved away. It continues to be my favourite and I connect with kids who agree. I feel so seen.

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  6. Dottie

    October 30, 2022 at 10:39 am

    Abby, nice to read you on Joy. Looking forward to all of these recommendations! You got me with the book that made you pull out your ear buds!

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    • Noreen

      November 2, 2022 at 7:30 am

      Me too! Couldn’t resist!

      Reply
  7. Alexis

    October 30, 2022 at 10:23 am

    What a fun roundup! And talk about a SPICY BOOK rec, looking forward to more of these!

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  8. leigh

    October 30, 2022 at 10:20 am

    Great job, Abby. Thanks for the list.

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  9. Kristin

    October 30, 2022 at 10:01 am

    Yay, welcome to Let It Be Sunday, Abby!

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  10. BC

    October 30, 2022 at 9:53 am

    Abby, you nailed it! Love this series AND all the contributors.

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  11. Linda

    October 30, 2022 at 9:06 am

    Joy knows what she is doing. Hope to see more from you, Abby!

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    • Danielle

      October 31, 2022 at 3:36 am

      Yay Abby! So glad to have you here for Sunday. This was an excellent list – thank you!

      Reply
  12. Kim

    October 30, 2022 at 7:56 am

    Abby!! Holy moly, this is a great round up. And look at you writing the world’s best intro. I’m with Joy, you should be writing these more regularly. XOXO

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