Edition 13

1. Halloweentown (all the girlies are between Halloweentown & Hocus Pocus; I respect either answer as a favorite but Halloweentown is mine personally)

2. Hocus Pocus (we love the Sanderson sisters)

3. Nightmare Before Christmas (whoever tries to say this is also a Christmas movie is wrong, I don’t care what the title says)

4. Halloweentown High (the best of the Halloweentown sequels)

5. Haunted Mansion (a slept on movie & the sequel/remake also surprisingly did not suck)

No, I did not forget about Twitches, I just never got into that movie.

For spooky season I have been heavy on the thrilling and scary reads so it was time for a romance from my favorite author. My Minnesota gal, Abby Jimenez, has only disappointed me once (don’t ask me about The Friend Zone) but otherwise all of her books are golden. This book starts off with an anonymous note and last week I shared my anonymous pumpkin note. Coincidence? I hope not!

Hopefully it’s not a saucy take to say that one of the best parts of traveling are the new restaurants. This past weekend I went to Austin, TX to celebrate Ms. Lesley’s bachelorette and although we did not have luck with our cocktails (a sour espresso martini & a sangria that tasted like cleaning supplies), the food absolutely slapped. Although Josephine House provided an entire cilantro plant on top of my avocado toast, it was incredible with the homemade hot sauce (green > red). Not pictured, but truly got a true disco cowgirl and mexican restaurant crossover at Taquero Mucho. Last but certainly not least was Yamas Greek Restaurant. We had our Mama Mia moment and I will never forget about the fried feta with honey.

Two things I will never get over: boy bands (or really just One Direction) and how the music industry treated The Chicks (formerly the Dixie Chicks) after a very tame “controversial” political statement. They said, “We’re ashamed the President of the United States is from Texas” and people treated them like they sacrificed a newborn. Country music stations blacklisted them, new stations were showing people burning their CDs, and the sales of their tour/music declined while they lost their corporate sponsorship. Alexa play “Not Ready to Make Nice” because everyone in the early 2000’s needed a hobby.

Spooky season is a perfect time to discuss one of the best shows Netflix has ever given us. WHAT HAPPENED TO THIS SHOW AND WHERE ARE MORE SEASONS? Now I’m not forgetting about the Haunting of Bly Manor but it simply cannot compete with the Haunting of Hill House. I’m honestly jealous of anyone who has not watched this masterpiece because you get to watch it for the first time. It is genuinely scary so I would not recommend to my scaredy cat gorls but the plot was so good that when something scary happened I was shook because I forgot it was also a scary show. I may need to rewatch to end the Halloween season on the right foot.

Did I watch this after already attending the actual concert? Absolutely! I belted the songs out in my living room as the subtitles basically acted as my own personal sing- a-long. Zero shame! My only complaint is that One Direction did the concert movie format better. I want the behind the scenes between songs. I want the juicy details! But I will take what I can get and enjoy my gal Olivia’s music.

I have attended two drag brunches in my life and both times the vibes were immaculate. There is something so fun and safe about the vibes at a drag brunch. It is also the perfect environment to drink more beverages than needed. Absolutely obsessed with a drag brunch on any itinerary!

To your left is the winner of the Timothee Chalamet lookalike content. Personally I am not seeing the vision but he won $50 and a party city trophy, so loving that for him. This event was so wild that it had to be moved to a second location, someone was arrested, and Timothee himself showed up to greet the winner. After this event’s massive success, I have no choice but to host a Harry Styles lookalike contest in my apartment. The prize: my undivided attention.

No, because what do the Yappers know about Fresca!? I am being dead serious when I say to stop what you’re doing and add this to your next grocery order (not sponsored, unfortunately). I like to describe it as the perfect balance between a sparkling water and a Sprite. I know places are just now getting around to adding Coke Zero to their menus but next on the list needs to be Fresca.

Although this very much looks like you’re typical iced matcha latte it has a twist. For some reason Central Market said adding caramel to matcha makes it a zombie matcha and although I don’t understand the theming, I did love the result. Who knew that carmel and matcha work together? I drank this at an embarrassing speed. I’m hoping the cute man I was shopping in tangent with was impressed and not concerned.