This weekend we had the first real (albeit slushy) snow of the season. I celebrated by staying inside, cooking and bingeing on Netflix. I also got to catch up with my sister on Facetime and watch my adorable nephew be his awesome little self. After the week at work I had, I really needed the time to just shut my brain off and recharge my batteries.

To get ready for the week to come,  here are a few things I came across I wanted to share. Hopefully they’ll fill your days with some inspiration and levity. Enjoy!

Nerding out to:
In case you didn’t know, Jessica Jones is FINALLY on Netflix and it.is.awesome! (Doctor Who fans, you will never look at David Tennant the same way again).

Listening To:
You’ve probably heard the single, Hello, by now, but Adele’s entire album was released on Friday. Girl’s still got it.

Reading:
6 Reasons to welcome Syrian refugees after Paris.
This piece about a woman’s terrible experience with racism in her own home.

Excited About:
Because Thanksgiving shouldn’t be about shopping for crap we don’t need, here’s a list of stores that get it.
From New York to Paris in 3 HOURS?!
Because finding that perfect shade of lipstick can be next to impossible.

Ugly Crying Happy Tears:
Orphaned Elephant is released back into the wild.
Father explains terrorist attacks to his son in the most beautiful way.

Feeling Inspired By:
Chicagoans weathering a snowstorm to help their neighbors who are homeless.
These badass women take a stand against terrorism.
Teacher knows how to start the day on the right note.

It was nice to see that, even in the wake of so many tragedies this past week, there were still so many stories of good things happening. If you found any that were particularly inspiring, or thought provoking, of even just funny, please share them 🙂 With that, I leave you with this baby elephant blowing bubbles (because elephants are the best).