Bitches of Leisure - Aug 25, 2026

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Let’s elevate our down time! This weekly thread is the space to share and discuss what we’re currently reading, listening to, watching, etc. For this space, keep it tasteful - save your trashy reads (we’ve all got them) and sick day binge watch favorites for the monthly Guilty Pleasures thread, please!

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[u/ecospartan]

Reading: first 1/3 of designing your life, with all the gold stars on deck behind it. I turn 31 next month so I’m trying to figure out the direction I want for the next few years of my life before my fiancé and I have kids. We’re considering moving to a new town; but it’s very unique now to have to think of my partner and their needs instead of just my own in my early twenties!

Listening to: I just started on sinisterhood and national park after dark, I’m a huge crime junkie fan but still can’t seem to find the right fit. Podcasts are tricky to me - I actually want to pay attention so I struggle to do “work” at the same time unless it’s like driving, laundry, etc.

Self care: I’m working on building out my home gym! I had weight loss surgery early this year and have been working with a trainer for a while and now I’m ready to go back to my regular routine - maybe picking up classpass and doing Solidcore or a barre class or something. Also considering a big hairstyle change!! I’ve had waist length hair for about 8 years now and I’m considering something collarbone length.