Culture Creature - Umbrella Academy, Charlaine Harris, Pokemon GO, and Hearthstone

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Here’s my current world of pop culture and media intake.

FIVE THINGS:

1. Umbrella Academy Season 2 - It took me a while to get into Season 1. We tried it out and lost interest on the second episode. We decided to give it another shot and I am so glad we did. Luckily for us, we watched it all just before the new season was released so we didn’t have to wait long to continue our binge-watching!

2. Umbrella Academy (the comic books) - The Netflix series is is based on a collection of comics and graphic novels created and written by My Chemical Romance lead singer Gerard Way. In the space between finishing Season 1 and waiting for Season 2, I read all three volumes of the comic. It’s fairly different from the show, I’d say.

3. Shakespeare’s Landlord by Charlaine Harris - I’ve been wanting to read a physical book lately, but I’m not ready to get books from the library just yet (because of the pandemic). However, I didn’t want to buy a book and lose interest in it so I decided a safe bet would be to pick up a Charlaine Harris novel. I haven’t ready the LIly Bard series yet but I know what I’m getting into with Harris’ books and having recently started this, I’m not disappointed.

4. Hearthstone - I’ve been playing a lot of Hearthstone lately. I mostly play in the Battlegrounds (Beta), with the occasional run in the Tavern Brawls to complete my daily quests. I also enjoy the story line quests when there’s a new one available.

5. Pokemon GO! - Mr. LL got Lazy Baby into Pokemon GO! on his phone and so I had to also reinstall the app on my phone. Mostly we let her play but I’ve been having fun hopping on here and there.

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What are you watching/reading/playing these days?

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Culture Creature: Gudetama, Ali Wong, West World and more

Here's some things I've been obsessing over/enjoying lately:

• Have you seen this Gudetama game?! I'm obsessed with it and shake my head at how much time I waste tapping an illustrated egg on my phone screen. You should play it! Leave your ID number in the comments and I'll friend you!
• I started listening to The Daily Zeitgeist upon a recommendation from a friend. It's a thoughtful and entertaining way to stay up to date on the news.
• Stilling trying to catch up on West World and avoiding any spoilers!
• I finished Terah Edun's Blades of Magic and I am already starting the next one in the series. I recommend it if you like strong female protagonists, magic and action.
• I loled so hard at Ali Wong's latest stand-up special on Netflix, Baby Cobra. All you mom's out there will love it, too.
• And finally, I'm obsessed with this painting (to the left), "Mother and Child" by Xi Pan and wish I could find a way to buy a print from the artist.

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Lazy Mix: Volume Four

I wanted to share some music that's been on repeat with me lately. What are you listening to these days? I figured I'd start doing this once a month and see how it goes! 

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LAZY MIX: VOLUME ONE

Programs | Mac Miller

Africa | Weezer

I Like It | Cardi B, Bad Bunny, J Balvin

Karaoke | Big Freedia, Lizzo

Humility | Gorillaz, George Benson

Fast Slow Disco | St. Vincent

Lost My Mind | Lily Allen

This is America | Childish Gambino

Melpomene Block Party | Katey Red

Seekers and Finders (acoustic) | Gogol Bordello, Regina Spektor

Better For It | Riley Clemmons

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