Emotional Labour When Planning Trips

If you’re on Threads today, you’ve no doubt seen the epic cake story—a woman in Britain who was volunteered (more like, volun-told) by her husband to host a birthday party on a weeknight has said no, thank you. She’s made it clear to her husband that as she’s got nothing to do with this party, he, his mother, and sister-in-law will be left to their … Continue reading Emotional Labour When Planning Trips

Why Am I Always Tempted To Buy Self-Help Books at Airports?

After I’ve settled at the airport—been through security, checked in to my flight, and laid eyes on my gate—I typically wander through the airport. Favourite shops of mine are always those filled with snacks, discount designer items, and books. Lately I’ve been noticing that the airports book shops aren’t populated only with beach reads and SuDoKu books; there are always racks and racks of self-improvement … Continue reading Why Am I Always Tempted To Buy Self-Help Books at Airports?