Let me make you feel better: when I went for an endoscopy I woke up in a ward and complained to the nurse about the person breaking wind loudly. Spoiler; the person was me.
Just when I think I'm alone during any cringe moment in life, here comes my girl Anna to loop arms with me and say we're in this together, lol! Dying laughing!
Every time I read your posts, I wish substack would let us sprinkle little notes or chuckles along the post, you know, like a teacher would 😄 ahh tummy problems!! Been there, friend. Recently, I've started getting tummy aches before flights, so that's been annoying. Loved the outfit with the brown corduroys!! Great styling tips by Anika :)
Naturally all of my thoughts are at the intro of this post.
Pro tip: any healthcare professional will take the sweet, disinhibited, pleasantly confused person waking up from anesthesia over the combative human-as-a-bucking-bronco option 😅🤣
But honestly? We’ve seen it all. The gigglers. The criers. The “philosophizers”. The brief rodeo auditions. None of it is shocking. None of it is personal.
More importantly: they’re at work. You’re the vulnerable one.
You deserve respect and professionalism whether you wake up charming, wildly confused, or…temporarily feral. Good luck!!!
MY HEALTHCARE GURU! I love any and ALL of your thoughts always! My husband was recently put under and they literally strapped him down to the table! I assume it's bc he's a massively strong human, lol. WHY WEREN'T THEY INTIMIDATED BY ME, THO?
You're the bestest... temporary or permanently feral is the real question!?
Fun fact. Everyone gets strapped down for general anesthesia. Which is different than deep sedation (what you get for an endoscopy or colonoscopy).
Even under general anesthesia, the body can make reflexive movements - not ideal when someone is holding something sharp close to you. Positioning is also super important for safety in terms of the surgical exposure and also to keep the patient from falling off the bed - the OR table is very narrow.
I like to raw dog my coffee on an empty stomach and no water before hand. I’m sure the GI doc would not approve.
Alright Anika is so cool! I love her styling tips and relating it to cooking. I’m curious how she got into styling on the side after going to law school, woah!
Sending positive endoscopy and healthy microbiome vibes your way my friend ❤️ I enjoyed your outfits as always and you knocked it out of the park with your secondhand concho belt. Loved seeing Anika here - if anyone in the comments is exploring personal styling, Anika is incredible.
Thank you, Tina!! All shall be FINE, I am just QUITE dramatic, lol! It was such a great second hand find- I think it was originally a Free People belt!? Anika is an absolute goddess and I trust ANYTHING she tells me!!
Ahh good luck with your endoscopy—I’m sure it’ll go well. And if you do something funny, you’ll just have another story to laugh about with the four-shirt husband when you’re 80! 🫶🏻 Btw, I love learning about you two. I can totally picture you as that funny couple we love so much in a romantic comedy/series. Anyway! Loved your looks—you’re making me want to buy a wrap cardigan so badly. And that belt from Poshmark? So, so cool.
Having Anika share her wisdom was the cherry on top 👌🏻
TY, Ariane! The list of ridiculous things of mine is getting quite long, lol! THANK YOU for reading-- we are quite a motley crew, lol. Both partners think they're funnier than the other. But refuses to admit the other one actually IS hilarious! TY for the kind words-- ANIKA IS A LEGEND!
loved this!! The Zara cardi is in my cart - you sold me on needing it desperately. Loved getting to know Anika better (maybe this site is all secretly lawyers?). Good luck with the endo!!!
I think you're right. The most ICONIC POWERFUL WOMEN IN LAW around this neck of the moods IMO. I'm always so enamored by you ladies!! I hope you love it as much as I do (clearly, bc I now have it in two colors, lol).
Sending you all the love for your endoscopy. As a fellow tummy troubles person (mainly due to allergies), I hope you get some conclusive answers and much needed rest !♥️
I love it!! I will say it has a little bit of that sunscreen-ish taste should you catch a lick! But my lips are so sensitive to the sun- a risk I’m willing to take! Xx
Happy valentine’s to the peoples’ princess of substack 💘💘💘 love to stay lowkey & make a fancy steak at home for vday even as an avowed & lifelong valentine’s fan. PS i know this is not for everyone BUT i have natto most mornings and it has helped me so much w. lifelong stomach issues!!
Traci, you're like insanely funny to me. I hope your endoscopy shows there is nothing in fact "wrong" and all is well. Also, loving your wrap sweater !! Lastly, loving Anika's words of wisdome - "Always dress a bit cooler than you think you are"
Dear Traci,,,, REST. Even if you have to move to North Korea to do it 🥲 The unscheduled rest from being sick is just as disruptive and less pleasant than *doing the one thing your dr says will help*. Ok, turning off mom mode now 🙈
Let me make you feel better: when I went for an endoscopy I woke up in a ward and complained to the nurse about the person breaking wind loudly. Spoiler; the person was me.
Just when I think I'm alone during any cringe moment in life, here comes my girl Anna to loop arms with me and say we're in this together, lol! Dying laughing!
Two of my favourite ladies in one post?! HEAVEN!!
I’m making valentines all about the kids this year, hidden love notes every where, cookie baking and I’ve got them little gifts too ❤️❤️
Okay, you're the absolute CUTEST. Isn't Anika LITERALY the best ever? I want to be her when I grow up!!
Same!!
This is so cute! I love hidden notes and always yes to baking treats!
The CUTEST... my only issue is I often will hide things and forget where I hid them 😂
I hope they love it!
Every time I read your posts, I wish substack would let us sprinkle little notes or chuckles along the post, you know, like a teacher would 😄 ahh tummy problems!! Been there, friend. Recently, I've started getting tummy aches before flights, so that's been annoying. Loved the outfit with the brown corduroys!! Great styling tips by Anika :)
Isn’t Anika incredible? I follow anything she suggests or recommends with my whole heart!
Welp, you absolutely get it! That sounds 0% fun, especially before being stuck on a plane! Thanks for the kind words, my friend! xx
Naturally all of my thoughts are at the intro of this post.
Pro tip: any healthcare professional will take the sweet, disinhibited, pleasantly confused person waking up from anesthesia over the combative human-as-a-bucking-bronco option 😅🤣
But honestly? We’ve seen it all. The gigglers. The criers. The “philosophizers”. The brief rodeo auditions. None of it is shocking. None of it is personal.
More importantly: they’re at work. You’re the vulnerable one.
You deserve respect and professionalism whether you wake up charming, wildly confused, or…temporarily feral. Good luck!!!
MY HEALTHCARE GURU! I love any and ALL of your thoughts always! My husband was recently put under and they literally strapped him down to the table! I assume it's bc he's a massively strong human, lol. WHY WEREN'T THEY INTIMIDATED BY ME, THO?
You're the bestest... temporary or permanently feral is the real question!?
Fun fact. Everyone gets strapped down for general anesthesia. Which is different than deep sedation (what you get for an endoscopy or colonoscopy).
Even under general anesthesia, the body can make reflexive movements - not ideal when someone is holding something sharp close to you. Positioning is also super important for safety in terms of the surgical exposure and also to keep the patient from falling off the bed - the OR table is very narrow.
More than you wanted to know!
OMG, the more you know!!!!!!!!
Loved this back and forth so much. I’m sending you all the posi vibes for your sweet and fierce tummy. 💜
I like to raw dog my coffee on an empty stomach and no water before hand. I’m sure the GI doc would not approve.
Alright Anika is so cool! I love her styling tips and relating it to cooking. I’m curious how she got into styling on the side after going to law school, woah!
Anika = MVP, stylish and brilliant! Cracking up-- I don't think he loves my daily triple shot of espresso either 😂
I put your espresso machine on my birthday wishlist FYI. Also what did you recommend for the ends of your hair in a couple posts back?
-Traci is influencing me!
Omg, ME influencing YOU? I am so honored. It’s the Keratase Overnight Serum!!
Gosh good luck with your tummy!! And I love Anika - fun feature! I also want to wrap that wrap sweater around myself! Love ya!
Thank you, Tam!! Ughh, it's so good!!! You may need to wear out when Big Mike takes you on a date night again!
I loveeeee your wrap sweater, only matter of time before I buy the stirrup leggings, and I need to know where Anika bought her sunglasses!!!!
YAY!! Thank you, Elin!! I secretly am dying for you to get them so I can steal more ideas on how to style them from YOU!
ANIKA! WE NEED THE INTEL!
Thanks Elin! They are Le Specs - Outta Love! x
Sending positive endoscopy and healthy microbiome vibes your way my friend ❤️ I enjoyed your outfits as always and you knocked it out of the park with your secondhand concho belt. Loved seeing Anika here - if anyone in the comments is exploring personal styling, Anika is incredible.
Thank you, Tina!! All shall be FINE, I am just QUITE dramatic, lol! It was such a great second hand find- I think it was originally a Free People belt!? Anika is an absolute goddess and I trust ANYTHING she tells me!!
Ahh good luck with your endoscopy—I’m sure it’ll go well. And if you do something funny, you’ll just have another story to laugh about with the four-shirt husband when you’re 80! 🫶🏻 Btw, I love learning about you two. I can totally picture you as that funny couple we love so much in a romantic comedy/series. Anyway! Loved your looks—you’re making me want to buy a wrap cardigan so badly. And that belt from Poshmark? So, so cool.
Having Anika share her wisdom was the cherry on top 👌🏻
TY, Ariane! The list of ridiculous things of mine is getting quite long, lol! THANK YOU for reading-- we are quite a motley crew, lol. Both partners think they're funnier than the other. But refuses to admit the other one actually IS hilarious! TY for the kind words-- ANIKA IS A LEGEND!
loved this!! The Zara cardi is in my cart - you sold me on needing it desperately. Loved getting to know Anika better (maybe this site is all secretly lawyers?). Good luck with the endo!!!
I think you're right. The most ICONIC POWERFUL WOMEN IN LAW around this neck of the moods IMO. I'm always so enamored by you ladies!! I hope you love it as much as I do (clearly, bc I now have it in two colors, lol).
Sending you all the love for your endoscopy. As a fellow tummy troubles person (mainly due to allergies), I hope you get some conclusive answers and much needed rest !♥️
Adore you, Charu!! It went well!! You poor thing — big hugs!
So glad it went well! 🤗
How did I NOT know supergoop has a lip gloss with spf??! I’ve been a die hard glowscreen and unseen sunscreen fan for years.
I love it!! I will say it has a little bit of that sunscreen-ish taste should you catch a lick! But my lips are so sensitive to the sun- a risk I’m willing to take! Xx
Thanks for the heads up! Living is San Diego my lips need all the sun protection they can get. Except for this week, 4 days of straight rain. 😭
Happy valentine’s to the peoples’ princess of substack 💘💘💘 love to stay lowkey & make a fancy steak at home for vday even as an avowed & lifelong valentine’s fan. PS i know this is not for everyone BUT i have natto most mornings and it has helped me so much w. lifelong stomach issues!!
More great intel from the Substack crew! Thank you for this!! There is nothing I love more in this life than a perfectttttt steak!! Xx
Traci, you're like insanely funny to me. I hope your endoscopy shows there is nothing in fact "wrong" and all is well. Also, loving your wrap sweater !! Lastly, loving Anika's words of wisdome - "Always dress a bit cooler than you think you are"
🤣 glad someone is laughing! My own family is just about sick of me by now! Anika is one of the wisest & most stylish women I know!
Here for dressing a bit cooler than you think you are!
Anika for life!!! Thanks for reading. You do this so so so well!
Dear Traci,,,, REST. Even if you have to move to North Korea to do it 🥲 The unscheduled rest from being sick is just as disruptive and less pleasant than *doing the one thing your dr says will help*. Ok, turning off mom mode now 🙈
I NEED TO BE MOM’ED, so THANK YOU <3 I will KEEP trying!!!