Hey there bebe,
If you’ve been feeling burnt out, overstimulated, bored, constantly online… and overwhelmed ? All at the same time. You’re not alone. And no, you don’t need a whole new life or to detach from reality. You need a hobby. You need some connection.
One that doesn’t require a ring light. OR requiring you to rack up your credit cards even more. Or disassociating.
This summer, we’re reclaiming a bit of joy. One hobby at a time.
How can you show up with an empty cup 👀
You need a refill.
I’m inviting you to join me for the Je Ne Sais Quoi Salon on June 17th (free for paid subs, code below) + some other events. This summer we are gathering to get intentional about fun [and ourselves again].
I’m talking about:
Finding your own je ne sais quoi (yes, you have it)
Romanticizing your life (without turning it into content or even feeling the need to post)
Why you’re burnt out & overwhelmed (it’s not laziness—it’s all output, no input)
And how to reclaim the parts of you that didn’t care if you were good at something—you just did it because you were actually having fun.
If you missed my latest letter, here’s a quick recap: I went to Paris. I saved a man’s life (true story). I unplugged. I got inspired. And I remembered that joy and essence don’t come from a 30-day challenge.
They come from living. From walking aimlessly. Drinking too much champagne (or not). Yipping. Getting obsessed with the signs on the mom and pop storefronts. Doing something for no reason. From just being in life.
This summer, I’m getting back to me. I’m hoping you join me.
No algorithms. No agendas. Just a girl, a glue stick, and a plan to try at least one new hobby (though I’m aiming for more) every month.
I’m documenting on my Youtube (but don’t worry I’ll share here too) and I’d love for you to join me. We’ll check in, share stories, maybe do a hangout or two. But mostly, we’ll just be people doing things because they bring us joy.
At the Salon, I’ll also walk you through some tricks for finding your ow Je Ne Sais Quoi (code for paid subs below👇 - otherwise $15 over here). We will journal, maybe meditate, and give each other some ideas for finding that new hobby. We will also talk
High-Value Hobbies (that grow you)
Low-Stakes Hobbies (that restore you)
And how to avoid low-value distractions that look like rest but aren’t
We’ll chat, laugh, swap stories, maybe even pull a tarot card or two.
So how are you making this summer different? Come tell us at the Salon.
xo, Donna
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