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Not so fast  
(SUMMER doesn't end until 9/22)
Fat-free, carb-free, keto — you name a dietary trend, and I’ve survived it. 
In today’s protein-obsessed world, I’ve hit a total wall. Every shake smells fake and tastes chalky.
Imagine my relief to sip a clear pink lemonade-flavored drink packed with 22 grams of grass-fed whey isolate. 
Pro tip: Since this is in powder form, I use a little electric mini-frother to blend it with water, no lumps for me. Never again. 
 
 
Chalk, crayons, graph paper, tape, printer paper, and so many bandages.
I just spent way too long on DonorsChoose, reading requests from teachers doing everything they can to stock their classrooms for the new school year. I chipped in for Ms. Ester’s class, but honestly, I wish I could fund them all.
It takes two seconds and starts at just $5 — such an easy way to directly support a roomful of kids anywhere in the U.S. Totally-worth-it extra bonus: You will get thank-you notes.
 
 
Full disclosure: I’m not a doctor, but my diagnosis is that we all need to calm the f*** down.
Between summer ending and inboxes overflowing, stress is peak right now. My personal circuit breaker? 
One capsule. Ten minutes. Total reset.
It’s a natural way to quiet the chatter when life gets loud. 
(Obvs please do your own research before diving in!)
 
 
Speaking of quieting the noise, I take my peace very personally. Every late-night honk or background snore feels like an unwanted intruder in my cocoon. Ozlo has been my saving grace. If you’re a side sleeper who’s tired of hard earplugs digging into your head, these lie completely flat. Better yet, you can toggle between total noise cancellation or sound masking. Dealer’s choice! Ps. I also pull these out on the ✈️. 
 
“Wait, people pay for your advice?”
Well, I never… but when reviews like this drop in, I’m certainly not complaining:
“Melanie was incredible. A natural visionary and mentor, she gave me a ton of core ideas that I’ll be centering around in the next few months. Highly recommend for anyone venturing into creative projects, books, or media.”
Cross my heart, I didn’t plant this testimonial, and, no, this person isn’t on my payroll. Just a very happy creative!
 
 
My latest Insta follow. 
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This must be a lie. Right?
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I tore through this in no time. 
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Obsessed with this portrait of Dolly. 
 
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All opinions belong to Melanie.  © Melanie Dunea 
Sipping  © Irving Penn
Salvador Dali calm © Horst B. Horst
Kids © Detroit Free Press Newspaper
Half Face with the Collar © Roy Lichtenstein
Thank you to all who send in MOOD suggestions. 
All other images procured from cited websites. Photographers sadly unknown. 
ps. Also please research Neurocalm, I am not a Dr. 
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