how to solve seasonal depression: harry potter?

zero thought all vibes; sharing taste one newsletter at a time

Silo—Apple TV

So far this season has been great. If you read ins and outs you know that I am loving watching TV the old fashioned way, one week at a time, Silo does a great job of leaving you on your seat for the next episode. If you were worried about starting it because you are afraid the series would leave you with a cliffhanger ending, never fear, it was just renewed for another 2 seasons. So far season 2 has been a great mix of highly detailed episodes mixed with a little bit of drama and action, it is setting the stage for whats to come… Silo is based on a book series and because of that there is so much room to add depth in the show, shows based on books have so much more potential because it gives the script/screenwriters, and the set designers, and the producers, and the directors somewhere to pull inspiration from and room to add creative elements of their own. I also loved Three Body Problem which I read during Covid, and watched earlier this year; I don’t believe there is a date set for season 2 to release.

Super Sour Scandinavian Swimmers

Some people will kill those that slander the Trader Joes name… I am not one of those people; however Scandinavia Swimmers, particularly the Super Sour ones, are a delicacy that is worth at least a verbal assault should someone slander their name. Think Swedish Fish… obviously Scandinavian Swimmers is a play on the name, but the sour version is more like the Sour Patch Kid or the Sour Patch Watermelon.

CHRISTMAS GIFT HACK (NOT SPONSORED :( ):

Lots of people love little snacks from Trader Joes, but don’t love to go out of their way to buy them for themselves. A little Christmas hack Sabrina and I have done for those we don’t know exactly what to buy for is snag a few little goodies from Trader Joes and throw them in a basket (thrifted from the Salvation Army). It is quick and if you know they love gummies or chocolate or cookies it feels more intentional as well. TJ’s has lots of great themed snacks as well.

Seasonal Depression

It is a constant battle, you know I have been taking my supplements which only God knows if they do anything, but I figure I’ll share my list with you.

Morning (8AM:

• Stress Ease (Vitamin B) — I have actually loved this, definitely works, more energy

• L-Theanine — good if you drink joe in the morning

• Magnesium L-Threonate — I feel more calm and focused during the day

• Vitamin D3 K2 — I dont feel this at all, but I believe it is good for general health

Evening (6PM):

• SuperCalm — super cheesy name, but I get the best sleep when I take this (just cant take it too late or it is hard to wake up (see 6PM above)

Night (9PM)

• Sleepytime Tea — for some reason this always knocks me out

Harry Potter

I haven’t watched Harry Potter in a hot minute, it kind of blew my mind how young some of them were in those first movies and how weird it felt having adults trying to kill kids, but by The Prisoner of Azkaban they start to get a bit older. I am not sure if Harry Potter is considered a Christmas movie or not, but they there is something about them that feels wholesome and many of the movies have winter scenes that feel like Christmas, maybe Christmas isn’t the right descriptor… Anyway if you haven’t watched them in a while I think it would be worth it for you to pop some corn on the stove, melt some butter, pour yourself a glass of root beer, and sit down with a big blanket, and reacquaint yourself with old Harold Potter. Also how many of yall read Harry Potter and were caught off guard by the way Hermione is pronounced… I deadass read it as Her-Me-Own my entire childhood…

Nutter Butter Popcorn

This is just a warning to anyone who may curiously and innocently stumble into purchasing a discounted bag of Nutter Butter Cookie Popcorn…DONT! These were on sale in the Honolulu Airport and I was hungry, they were originally $12 on sale for $4 I pray for the souls that purchased these full price. Adding insult to injury as I boarded the plane the stewardess said, “My children would love those,” I knew I was probably doomed but my hunger got the best of me. Before takeoff I cracked them open… Imagine Cheetos, but instead of orange dust its silky smooth peanut butter that sticks to your fingers and gets under your nails. Not just any PB but a strange version that doesn’t just easily wash off, a version that is meant to shame you bite after bite until you give up, break down, and walk to the airplane bathroom to wash your hands, because the wet wipe and the napkin you have don’t even come close to adequately cleaning those fingers. This is a warning.

Thanks!

I have been having a lot of fun writing these newsletters and I really appreciate you for reading.

Happy Holidays

Derek