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Sharing is one of my favorite ways to connect! Every month I compile a list of things I've come across that I think you might enjoy, give you some inspiration, or help you in some way. I hope you enjoy the things below :)

📸 Easily share photos with friends My friend Archna was here for a visit recently and told me about the app, PhotoCircle. You can create albums and add people to share their photos in it (everyone needs to download the app). This way you can easily see who is sharing which photos and download the ones you want (gone are the days where your friend's pics get mixed in with your own!) I also think this makes it easier if sharing between Android and iPhone. I tried it and loved it! It's free with paid options to upload more videos, etc.
 

🎵 Currently on repeat Sienna Spiro - “Die On This Hill”, Noah Kahan - “Doors” and “Downfall”, Sombr - “Homewrecker”. All of these artists are talented songwriters--if you like the sound of these songs, I highly recommend checking out their albums.
 

💻 15 useful and interesting websites Loved this compilation which includes sites like supercook.com where you can type in what you have in your fridge and it'll give you recipes to try and tinywow.com where you can access 200+ free tools for PDFs, images, videos, and more that help you edit, convert, compress and more.
 

📍 Sidewalk Joy Map I may have shared this before but got to experience it in real life recently and loved it so much that I wanted to share it again. It is such a great way to explore a neighborhood! This map shows where you can find things like free libraries, mug exchanges, rubber duck swaps, and tiny art galleries, and whatever fun and whimsical things people can think of to share on their sidewalks. It began with a Portland map but there is also a worldwide map! See what you can find near you and submit to the map if you have something you'd like to share!

💃 Choreo to The Cure I love watching people dance and seeing the same choreography being done by different folks! If you're an Olivia Rodrigo fan you might have extra appreciation for this routine by Kyle Hanagami.

 

🖤 Peel Shot Glow Black Rice Ampoule This gentle exfoliator by Dr. Melaxin makes your skin so soft! I saw @chiutips recommend it and decided to give it a try. I felt the difference after the first use. 2 of my friends have tried it and love it too! It's cruelty-free and plant-based.

 

🎨 Season 2 of 21 Every Days starts on Sunday, July 12th! If you'd like to do this creative project with me or want to share with a friend, here's the sign up link.

 

📒 The Sketchbook Un-Slump will be back in August! Learn more and sign up here.

Happy July!

Take good care and talk to you soon,

PS: Starting the summer by exploring national parks while Archna was in town! Great views with great company :) Mountain goats (!!) on a foggy and snowy Mt. Rainier and observing the clouds at Hurricane Ridge.

 

 

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