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My obsession with Emily the Strange

cmannering2 years ago05 mins

Emily the Strange is not quite as old as I am, but she would be in her 30s now if…

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So, I was just trying to throw some punches during

So, I was just trying to throw some punches during a VR boxing session when BAM—The Midnight hit me right in the feels with their killer track "Sunset" 🎶💜Now? I’m fully addicted. My car rides are synthwave concerts, my office is a neon-lit dreamscape, and I may or may not be repeating boxing workouts just to hear the song again. 😂I wrote all about my new The Midnight obsession, their best tracks (spoiler: "Los Angeles" & "Lost Boy" are 🔥), and why YOU need to listen to them RIGHT NOW.📲 Read the full post on scrink.com (Link in the bio!)🎧 Then blast Sunset & thank me later. 💜🚀

🚨 Music Obsession Alert! 🚨 Thanks to the ama

🚨 Music Obsession Alert! 🚨 Thanks to the amazing Spotify algorithm, I’ve fallen headfirst into the dreamy, alternative vibes of Sunsleep—and their song Haze is on repeat. 🎶🔥What makes this band so special? Where did they come from? Are they touring?! (Spoiler: I have all the details.) Then add Haze to your Instagram notes today—because when a song hits, you share it. 💙👉 Click through to scrink.com to get the full scoop, link in the bio!#NowPlaying #Sunsleep #HazeOnRepeat
cc: @sunsleep

🚨 @bestfriendsforeverfest Just Dropped a STACKE

🚨 @bestfriendsforeverfest Just Dropped a STACKED Lineup! 🚨I was casually skimming the poster when—BOOM—Minus the Bear caught my eye, and suddenly, I was transported back to a legendary night at the Ottobar where their drummer definitely made eye contact with me. (You can’t convince me otherwise. 👀😂)But that’s just the beginning… The Postal Service, Paramore, Death Cab for Cutie, LCD Soundsystem, Jimmy Eat World, Explosions in the Sky—this lineup is basically a love letter to every indie and alt-rock fan’s heart. ❤️🎶📅 October 10-12
📍 Downtown Las Vegas Events CenterYou’re gonna want to be there. Check out the full lineup and my nostalgic deep dive here! ⬇️⬇️👉 Link to all things music on Scrink.com in the bio!Art by Salvador Verano Calderón @amordeveranostd

NO MORE Week 2025 is here, and I’m sharing my tr

NO MORE Week 2025 is here, and I’m sharing my truth. I’m a survivor of repeated physical and sexual assault, and the trauma left me with C-PTSD—a battle I fight every day. But I’ve also learned that healing is possible, and I am not alone. Neither are you.If you’re struggling, please know that you are worthy of safety, love, and peace. There is help. There is hope. And together, we say NO MORE. 💙📝 Read my story & find resources on scrink.com (link in bio)⚠️ Trigger Warning: Sexual & Physical Assault, Trauma#NoMoreWeek #SurvivorStrong #EndTheSilence #CPTSD #YouAreNotAlone

If Maggie Rogers isn't on your playlist yet… wha

If Maggie Rogers isn't on your playlist yet… what are you even doing?! 🤯 From the electrifying Want Want (aka the ultimate workout banger) to the soul-saving Light On (the anthem of our "Save Me From Vecna" playlist 🎧), her music hits every vibe.We’re breaking down her journey, top singles, and upcoming tour in our latest article. Trust us—you’ll want this one on repeat. 🔥📖 Read now on scrink.com link in bio!🎶 What’s your favorite Maggie Rogers song? Drop it below! ⬇️#MaggieRogers #LightOn #WantWant #VinylLover #MusicThatMovesYou #SaveMeFromVecna

🎶 "I belong with you, you belong with me, you'r

📖✨ Cozy mystery + magic? Sounds like a dream

📖✨ Cozy mystery + magic? Sounds like a dream read… but A Charming Crime by Tonya Kappes didn’t quite cast the right spell on me. 🧙‍♀️🔮💀Between plot holes big enough to fit a flying broomstick, an ending that didn’t quite twist, and a very suspicious amount of cat ankle-weaving (seriously, why so much focus on this?), it left me more confused than charmed. 😅Curious about the full review? Head over to Scrink.com to see why this book got 3 stars from me—and let’s talk! Did you love it? Count the “ding dongs”? Crave chocolate by the end? 🍫👀 Drop a comment!🔗 Read the full review, click the link in our bio 🔗☝#BookReview #CozyMystery #ACharmingCrime #Bookstagram #AmReading

🔥 HEY YOU GUYS! 🔥 The Goonies is getting a S

🔥 HEY YOU GUYS! 🔥 The Goonies is getting a SEQUEL, and I’m losing my mind!! 😱🎬💰I’ve watched The Goonies at least 72 times (yes, that’s a flex), forced my kids to love it, and still randomly yell “HEY YOU GUYS!” in public. And now… GOONIES 2 is officially happening! 🤯🏴‍☠️Who’s coming back? What’s the plot? When can we finally relive the adventure?? I break it all down in my latest blog post—hit the link in bio to read! ⚡ Let’s talk Goonies in the comments! ⬇️#GooniesNeverSayDie #HeyYouGuys #TruffleShuffle #TheGoonies #80sNostalgia #Goonies2 #AdventureAwaits

"I can see how much this is weighing on you."Whe

"I can see how much this is weighing on you."When people share that they are feeling overwhelmed, that's a meaningful and caring response. It acknowledges that you hear them and see them.Sometimes we don't have an answer or a solution, we just need to let people know they are not alone.Check out my latest post on scrink.com "Finding Light in the Darkness" to hear how I'm dealing with feeling hopeless with everything happening around me. And please know that if you're reading this, you are not alone.Link in the bio 🔗👆#resilience #dontgiveup #lightinthedarkness #hope

🌑✨ HE’S BACK. HELL’S FAVORITE OUTCAST RET

🌑✨ HE’S BACK. HELL’S FAVORITE OUTCAST RETURNS. ✨🌑Keanu Reeves is slipping into the trench coat AGAIN for CONSTANTINE 2—and we’ve got the infernal details you crave. 🔥📲 TAP LINK IN BIO for the full story and → EXCLUSIVE BTS VIDEO 🎥: “Two Decades of Damnation”—unseen footage from the original film + sequel teases!Tag someone who NEEDS this hype. 👇⚡ #Constantine2 #KeanuReeves #DCElseworlds #GoodVsEvil

You are more than your past. You are more than the

You are more than your past. You are more than the mistakes you've made or the hardships you've faced. Discover how to break free from the weight of what's been done to you and find strength in your resilience.Read more on scrink.com (link in the bio) and learn to redefine your story, embracing the power of forgiveness and personal growth.#PersonalGrowth #Resilience #Forgiveness

🌶️ Love ghost stories with a side of gumbo? M

🌶️ Love ghost stories with a side of gumbo? Meet your next book obsession!Dive into my latest blog post about Jana DeLeon's Ghost-in-Law mysteries, where a sassy Louisiana mother-in-law refuses to let a little thing like death stop her from meddling! With romance, mystery, and enough Southern charm to fill the bayou, this series is hotter than a crawfish boil in July.Click through the link in my bio to find out why this spooky cozy mystery series has me giving out five stars faster than Helena Henry can cause trouble (and trust me, that's saying something!) 👻🦐cc: @authorjanadeleon#CozyCrime #BookRecommendations #Paranormal #LouisianaLit #BookBlogger #MysteryBooks #ReadersOfInstagram #Bookstagram #GhostInLaw #JanaDeLeon

🎸 Is this the sweetest music video of the year—or a retro roast? 🕊️Gary Louris (The Jayhawks) just dropped “Two Birds,” a track that’s equal parts dusty vinyl warmth and love-letter lyricism. The video? Think grandpa’s home movies meet 70s rock vibes—and it WORKS. His Dark Country album landed today 2/14!Don’t miss why critics are calling it “nostalgia done right.”👉 LINK IN BIO to read the full scoop!#GaryLouris #AltCountry #NewMusicAlert #TwoBirdsTour

❤️ Love is in the air, and so are new posts on

❤️ Love is in the air, and so are new posts on Scrink.com including book and music reviews! 💕This Valentine's Day, we're playing Cupid and matching you with your perfect read.Comment below with your relationship status:💘 Coupled up
💔 It's complicated
🥳 Single and loving itWe'll reply with a personalized post recommendation that'll make your heart skip a beat!Plus, click through to Scrink.com to discover all our fresh, exciting content. Who knows? You might just fall head over heels for a new favorite article! 📚✨#ValentinesDay #ScrinkLove #ReadingRomance

🎵✨ From Prince to *TRAИƧA*: A Musical Revol

🎵✨ From Prince to *TRAИƧA*: A Musical Revolution Continues 🏳️‍⚧️Discover how Red Hot's groundbreaking album *TRAИƧA* is carrying forward Prince's legacy of boundary-breaking music. 👑- 46 tracks of pure transformation
- 100+ artists redefining gender expression
- The cover that's making waves: "I Would Die 4 U" reimaginedReady to dive into a world where music meets activism? 🎶🌈Click the link in our bio to read our full article and experience the power of *TRAИƧA* for yourself! 👇#TRAИƧA #PrinceLegacy #MusicForChange

🌟 Tired of doomscrolling? It’s time to flip t

🌟 Tired of doomscrolling? It’s time to flip the script and start hopescouting!✨ Be the light you want to see in your feed ✨Read the full article on scrink.com, link in our bio☝#Hopescouting #MentalHealth #DigitalWellness #SpreadingHope #BeTheGood

🎙️👻 Ghostly confession time! 👀Just dr

🎙️👻 Ghostly confession time! 👀Just dropped a spooktacular blog post about my obsession with @twogirlsoneghost 🖤Dive into my haunted love letter to Corinne @corinnevien and Sabrina @sabbertoothtiger, the paranormal queens who've possessed my playlist! 👑From shadow people etiquette to Bigfoot crushes, this post is packed with supernatural shenanigans. 🦶👽Find a link to the full podcast review in my bio!#TwoGirlsOneGhost #ParanormalObsessed #PodcastLove #GhostStories #HauntedByContent

🌙 Dare to explore the dark side of the City of

🌙 Dare to explore the dark side of the City of Joy? Kolkata's most haunted spots will make your blood run cold...Read more about famous haunted locations in Kolkata include the Howrah Bridge, Park Street Cemetery, Kidderpore and the Writers’ Building on scrink.com.Check the "Curious Oddities" category link in the bio!Tag someone brave enough to join the hunt! 👇#HauntedKolkata #GhostStories #UrbanLegends #KolkataAfterDark #SpookyScrink 😱P.S. Sleep with the lights on tonight. 💡👻

Murder, makeup, and family drama! Dive into my rev

Murder, makeup, and family drama! Dive into my review of "Frosted Shadow" by Nancy Warren @nancywarrenauthorDid I guess the killer before the end?Head to Scrink.com for the full scoop!
All book reviews are linked in the bio!#FrostedShadow #ToniDiamondMysteries #BookReview #CozyMystery

🧠 Locked in. Aware. Silenced.For 18 months, J

🧠 Locked in. Aware. Silenced.For 18 months, Jake Haendel lived a nightmare. Doctors said: brain dead. Reality? Far more chilling.Now, he's breaking his silence. 🎙️BLINK: A podcast that will challenge everything you thought you knew about consciousness.Uncover the full story at scrink.com 🔍
🔗 Link in the bio ☝#BlinkPodcast #MindBlowing #truestory
cc: @miraclman31 @corinnevien

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