APW Happy Hour

Mercury Retrograde and Coloring Calendars

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HEY APW,

Najva here. Last week’s post may have been a “Happy Hour” in name, but the big ass giveaway we’re doing didn’t have our link roundup (though, you can still enter… and there’s some new podcasts to check out, so click on it or click on any of the links below to go straight to listening).

And man, it’s been an intense week. Does anyone believe in Mercury Retrograde? Not sure I do, but since I broke my computer and got my phone stolen in Mexico (yay vacation), my star-following friends seem unsurprised. I guess I’m supposed to blame the universe. (On that note, thank God for finally adulting enough to insure my things or I’d be sounding far more traumatized right now.) It wasn’t all bad, though, because I did manage to become besties with a sea turtle, spend mornings swimming in a lagoon, drink endless coconuts, eat ceviche so fresh I wanted to cry, and sit next to (and listen to the sultry voice of) celes-bian Michelle Rodriguez. Also, I am now jonesing for a pet bat because they are the cutest.

Anyway, I guess what I mean is now that work is happening and electronics are in hand, 2016 feels real. And what better way to jumpstart the year than working with one of our favorite crafty bloggers, Amber from Damask Love? She’s hilarious, no-nonsense, and she’s taking over our Instagram feed for the weekend. Also, she’s got a coloring calendar that celebrates ridiculous holidays each month and you need that.

You know what else you need? To jump on your Happy Hour and tell me about your 2016 so far!

XO

Najva

HIGHLIGHTS OF APW THIS WEEK

Your wedding doesn’t need these four things (so stop worrying).

Bike accident? Mugging? Venue closure? Nothing could get in the way of this multi-cultural feminist Philly wedding.

Are you officially affianced? Tell us about it!

When you hire a landscape photographer to shoot your wedding, the result is fine art, featuring you.

An essay on Islamophobia, losing a grandparent, and what it feels like to be a second class citizen.

European maternity leave is so long this couple has time for a post baby road trip…and an elopement. #jealous

What do you do when you’re a saver…but your partner’s a spender?

Moody, artsy, and totally stunning southern wedding photography, at your service.

Link Roundup

“New Year, Do You”—a 30 day masturbation challenge. (Clearly, NSFW)

Feminist new year’s resolutions. Yay or nay?

Indian women are never taught to be alone (but 71 million of them are).

The funny thing about domestic abuse

Okcupid (who brought us a whole host of gender options) now embraces poly relationships.

The truth about gun control and white terror.

The 10 things this trans person wished she’d know before transitioning.

Carol, misandry, and the oscars.

In memory of Alan Rickman: Snape’s scenes in the order that shows off the hero he really was.

My marriage didn’t end when I became a widow.

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