You ever feel in your body that something BIG is about to happen?

Kinda how it felt 3 days before Christmas when you know you’ve got some good shit coming. That’s how I feel. Last time I felt it this strongly I almost got shot by an ex-lover but that’s a story for a different day.

Right now I feel like (fucking) finally I’m living a life I’ve directly manifested.

My way of bringing back the joy of spilling my every aching thought on the internet.

— Harmonie Today, MBA, the fake shy extraordinaire

Speaking of manifestations, doesn’t "Harmonie Today, MBA" sound so good?

I hope so because your girl got into business school! Starting in August, I have the chance to begin my MBA and I cannot wait to share all the tea on what I learn.

Question: Should I make that a separate newsletter or is it okay to sprinkle some info here and there?

You know what I’ve also realized recently?

I am very fake shy. 

I tell people all the time that I’m shy and that’s why it’s taken me so long to go full throttle as a content creator, but I realize that’s not true. It’s just comfortable to say. How sad is it that shrinking myself into thinking I’m shy is my comfort zone? That’s why I started #75DaysToSelf.

It's a 75-day challenge for me to prioritize myself and my goals—one of which is to take my creativity seriously. I’m a couple of days in on TikTok.

Think of this as the story time corner. Here I’ll be reflecting on what makes my lore my own with the hopes you'll find a piece of yourself in it too.

— The Origin of Harmonie Today

Back in the Great Depression—if you're new to my lore, that's the summer of 2018—I was working on becoming a blogger.

I remember I was in the (dirty) Southside of Pittsburgh with Brit (hey girl, hey) and went to purchase my domain. Harmonie.com wasn't available, but they did have Harmonie.today.

BOOM! My concept was born.

Harmonie Today is all about my evolution.

I don't know who I'll be tomorrow, but I know who I am today. So, I’ll be taking what I have and making it do what it do, not only to make use of my days but to honor my past self who used to pray for the confidence to make something like this.

Ya girl loves astrology so I'll be sharing random tidbits on current transits, resources, and tips to help you start connecting the dots in your life through astrology.

— I had to do what I had to do

In an effort to make sure I got this out this week despite currently being at my best friend’s wedding —

There will be no astrohoe this week.

I couldn’t let this section hold me up, but I’ll be back with some good shit.

Related, but unrelated, I’m thinking of changing the name to “Hippie Dippie Woo Woo” to include more than just astrology.

Reply to this email and let me know if I should keep it to astrology or expand to other things in the woo woo category.

 A foray into the mind of someone with so many thoughts and only so many places to put them.

— Some hippie dippie, some bad bitch

PODCAST

INTERVIEW

Admittedly, I’ve never checked for Normani too much in the past, but something led me to click this interview and I’m so happy I did.

To hear her own struggles with perfectionism and the feeling that her back was against the wall is what’s held her back - not that she didn’t want to do her art. That’s how I feel. I’ve always cared A LOT about what I do, but so many mental blockages and bullshit have held me back. It just feels so comforting to see my journey in someone else.

Please check this out even if you haven’t been checking for her.

CURRENT FIXATIONS

I’ve been having the best luck with drinks.

From the grapefruit tonic (please give this a fighting chance because it’s delectable), the ube latte that tasted EXACTLY like the ice cream from Trader Joe’s, and the Pepper Elixir—which tastes like a more cherry-forward Dr. Pepper—

The drink gods have smiled on me.

BOOK REC

ON REPEAT

This Is Who I Am - Lil’ Kim

I am officially a Lil' Kim stan and this song is my new anthem. I had no clue she was actually who the rap girlies claim to be—a beloved lyricist with fashion not even in the stores. Play it seven times back to back in my honor.

I love to yap about shit that's most definitely not my business in pop culture. I'll be sharing my two cents - and then some, so please feel free to reply to this email and share yours too.

— A quick 3 thoughts:

1. I wouldn’t have put Kenya calling someone an escort at her own opening on my 2024 bingo card, but am I shocked? Absolutely not. Kenya is known for nasty behavior because she didn’t have a mom and wants to take out her anger about that on other women to pay her mom back in some twisted psychological mess.

2. Can someone explain the conspiracy that Gucci is killing his artists? What would he gain from doing that? What have I missed in these streets?

3. How could I have not touched on Nick from Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard? While he did address the touchy-feely comments with Jordan and Summer—and seemed to feel apologetic—he’s still somehow missing that his absolute flirting with Bria is why the girls agreed he’d be down to fuck if offered. I don’t believe the whole "he’s just friendly" commentary. There is such a thing as taking things too far when you have a girlfriend, and his picture is next to the definition. I’m happy Tasia left him. He didn’t want to marry her anyway!

My parting lesson, question, or word of advice—it'll vary each time, but it'll always be something to help you tap into your best self - starting today.

— When are you going to stop hating on yourself?

Think of all the things you’ve told yourself you can’t or shouldn’t do or how no one would care if you did do it.

What kind of hater shit is that?

Imagine if your best friend said that. You’d be wanting to replace her. So, stop treating yourself worse than you’d treat someone else and being your #1 hater. Today.