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Jimmy Kimmel Taping in Brooklyn for Week of Shows (Exclusive)

by jummy84 September 3, 2025
written by jummy84

Jimmy Kimmel is heading back to Brooklyn in the fall.

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is taping five shows in front of a live studio audience from the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House in New York, the host announced during Tuesday night’s show in his return from summer hiatus.

The tapings will run from Sept. 29 through Oct. 3, and one of the guests will be none other than Stephen Colbert, as the latter late night host prepares for his nine-month final season of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert following its shocking cancellation earlier this summer by CBS.

This marks the seventh time that Kimmel’s ABC’s late night show has traveled to Brooklyn to broadcast from BAM. More guests for the week will be announced at a later date.

Previous guests of Kimmel’s in Brooklyn have included Cardi B, Eminem, Jason Bateman, Wu-Tang Clan, Jon Stewart, Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael J. Fox, Alicia Keys, John Krasinski, David Letterman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tracy Morgan, Chris Rock, Senator Bernie Sanders, Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Jay Z, Howard Stern and many more.

Jimmy Kimmel Live! broadcasts regularly from the iconic El Capitan Entertainment Centre on Hollywood Boulevard. Kimmel, along with Erin Irwin, Molly McNearney, Jennifer Sharron and David Craig, are executive producers; Douglas DeLuca is co-executive producer.

The 22-years-and-running late night show is produced by 12:05 AM Productions, LLC, in association with KIMMELOT and 20th Television.

On Tuesday, Kimmel’s fellow hosts Colbert, along with NBC’s Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers, all returned to their late night series from summer breaks. Bravo’s Andy Cohen returns Sept. 8.

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A Week In St. Petersburg, FL On A $45,000 Salary
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A Week In St. Petersburg, FL On A $45,000 Salary

by jummy84 September 1, 2025
written by jummy84

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar.
Today: a server who makes $45,000 per year and who spends some of her money this week on a dry sheet mask from Ulta (she added it to her cart so she could get free shipping for her face wash).

Occupation: Server
Industry: Service industry
Age: 30
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Salary: $45,000
Assets: Checking: $2,588.54; savings: $4,000.88; brokerage account: $65,000 (from my parents, given to me when I was 25). I have an undisclosed amount of Bitcoin in a Coinbase account (more than the brokerage), several pieces of Cartier jewelry that would probably hold their value if I had to sell them, and I own my own car but have been driving it since 2013, so it is worth very little.
Debt: $0
Paycheck Amount (2x/Month): $900-$2,000
Pronouns: She/her
Monthly Expenses
Housing Costs:
My half of $1,800 rent (I live with a roommate in a two-bedroom, one-bathroom. Water is included, so it fluctuates by $50 or so per month).
Loan Payments: $0
Phone: $40
Internet: $60
Electricity: $227 this month (summer in Florida. I live on the second floor of a 40-year-old wooden structure).
Hello Fresh: ~$60 for two meals a month.
Streaming Services: $35.45 (I split some subscriptions with my brother).
Frame.io: $15 (for video editing work).
Apple & Google Storage: ~$5

Was there an expectation for you to attend higher education? Did you participate in any form of higher education? If yes, how did you pay for it?
There was definitely an expectation to go to college. I chose a college based on how much money they gave me in scholarships. I wanted to owe my parents as little as possible. I wanted to study marine biology and move out of my home state, so I only applied to coastal schools. My tuition was fully paid for through scholarships that the school gave me. My parents gave me an account of $35,000 when I graduated high school and that was basically the extra money I had to live on throughout college, although my parents paid for my dorm housing and meal plan the first two years. I worked in a marine bio lab all four years, but it was for career experience more than the very small amount of money I earned. Halfway through my undergraduate degree, I applied for and won a nationally competitive marine biology scholarship. It was enough to pay for my living expenses for the rest of college. After undergrad, I attended a PhD program for environmental/cultural anthropology for a year. It was fully funded, and I paid for living expenses through being a teaching assistant and doing private admissions test tutoring. My PhD program wasn’t what I thought it would be and I became disillusioned with academia, so I dropped out. The rest of my twenties were a very circuitous adventure. At the age of 30, I am running up against some pretty persistent depression and really evaluating what my values and goals are at this point in my life.
Growing up, what kind of conversations did you have about money? Did your parent(s) educate you about finances?
Although my dad made a decent amount of money in the finance industry, he emphasized that I would be expected to pay my own way as an adult. I went to a private Christian school and we watched Dave Ramsey videos in class. That was my financial education, and although both myself and my parents use credit cards, I still probably derive a lot of my money habits from Dave Ramsey. It works fine as a money philosophy for personal finances. Hasn’t steered me wrong, anyway.
What was your first job and why did you get it?
The summer after I graduated high school, I worked as a teaching assistant at a sailing day camp on a lake in Tennessee. Best summer of my life. I got the job because I wanted to keep going to the camp but I’d aged out of being a camper, so being a teaching assistant was the next logical step.
Did you worry about money growing up?
No. I was privileged. Really privileged. When I was 10 we went on vacation to Hawaii and England in one year. I learned how to ski at Deer Valley and Steamboat Springs. Then 2008 hit and my parents had to downsize their house, and it caused a lot of tension in the household. But at the end of the day, we always had more than enough money.
Do you worry about money now?
Yeah, kinda. But since I am secretly sitting on a lot of emergency cash in accounts that are under my name, I don’t ever really worry about money. I just don’t want to fuck up and have to use my brokerage account or Coinbase account for some kind of preventable money emergency.
At what age did you become financially responsible for yourself and do you have a financial safety net?
Since age 20, when I won a big scholarship. I started paying for my own housing and living expenses after that. While my parents expect me to take care of myself, I know they would step in if I had an emergency.
Do you or have you ever received passive or inherited income? If yes, please explain.
My dad handed over brokerage accounts totaling about $60,000 to my younger brother and me when we were 25 and 22 respectively. It was money he’d invested in some sort of tax-free inheritance account. I think it is supposed to be our inheritance from him: He said it was to pay for my wedding, a graduate degree, a down payment on a house, or whatever expenses I’d need as a young person. I’ve been sitting on it so far. I have held onto my Bitcoin money throughout years of ups and downs, and the result is that now my Coinbase account is my biggest asset. HODL.

Day One: Monday

10 a.m. — I wake up to my alarm, lol, and wake my boyfriend B. shortly after. I am hungover from going to drag queen bingo at a tiki bar last night and then drinking at my boyfriend’s bar until he closed at 1 a.m. I drop an Alka-Seltzer tab into a water bottle to nurse myself back to health. Today is a day off for both of us, and we are driving two hours to Orlando to pick up two new foster birds for the parrot rescue I am associated with. This is quite early for my bartender boyfriend. I hurry to throw our dishes from the day before into the dishwasher while he is getting dressed. We listen to folk music on the drive, starting with “Judy Blue Eyes” by Crosby, Stills, and Nash. B. sleeps most of the drive. I stop at Smoothie King and grab us two Strawberry Hulks (plus a vitamin shot, since I have been murdering my immune system with alcohol this weekend) and some chili lime protein chips because I am curious if they resemble Takis in any way (they do, I would recommend). $28.70

11:30 a.m. — The twenty-dollar bill I shelled out for cheap gas near my place of work this weekend is not going to get us to Orlando and back, so I stop at a relatively cheap gas station outside of Orlando to fill up. $48.64

1 p.m. — We stop at the home of a long-time parrot rescue foster lady, who gives me a motherly hug as I step through her door. She immediately introduces me and B. to our new little fosters, two Pacific parrotlets, the smallest species of parrot. They are brother and sister, and the girl weighs less than an ounce. Their current foster mom is getting her house remodeled this summer, so she needs someone to take them for a few months. They are too cute. 

3 p.m. — When we get home we struggle to get the brother bird into his cage because he runs and hides under the TV stand. Turns out their flight feathers are clipped so instead of flying up high to get away from us he hides like a hamster. B. and I give up trying to get him and watch the Ahsoka TV show on the couch until little man comes out of hiding. I put a little play stand on the floor with some seeds and sure enough he explores it, and then starts climbing the charging cables at the base of my TV stand. He’s climbing on my ancient Wii remotes when I’m finally able to pick him up. I have in mind to do a bunch of chores but all I do is get my sheets in the wash. I have a king-sized bed with a white duvet cover, so I am able to use a little bleach to keep it fresh. I have to haul my laundry to my apartment laundry room and pay for it, ew. $3

7 p.m. — B. and I both have a craft beer given to me for my birthday by our favorite beer bar, then B. is like, “We need to eat,” so we make a quick reservation at a nice Italian place where he used to work. I was too busy organizing the new bird toys to notice the time so I don’t get a chance to shower before dinner. Just spray on a bunch of perfume, this 30-year-old bottle of YSL Paris that my mom gave me. It smells very ’80s. We kind of feel like celebrities rocking up to the restaurant. The manager was at the host stand and gave us both big hugs, and something like three servers came over and talked to us. One of the things I admire about B. is that he is a mega extrovert and knows people everywhere we go. We have dirty martinis and our favorite dish on the menu: short rib agnolotti. It’s decadent. We finish off the meal with a glass of Sicilian red wine. I try to pay to thank B. for wrangling the bird cages and taking a four-hour road trip but he venmos me half the tab. $109.84

11 p.m. — We hop over to a bar we’ve never tried before. It is camping themed (???), but super super cute. As I had hoped, they have a toasted-marshmallow cocktail. Our friends get off work and come over and we ended up doing a shotski of Rumple Mintz. Zingy. B. pays for drinks. After that, we meet up with like the whole back of house of the Italian restaurant at our favorite late-night haunt. They have food but I am still stuffed from dinner so we just got more drinks, which I purchase. I fly too close to the sun by drinking a Bee’s Knees which is basically all gin. Next thing you know I fall and skin my knee like a child. I do not remember the car ride home. I don’t even remember that we rewatched the first episode of Foundation until the next day. B. throws my sheets in the dryer while the episode plays. $27.88

Daily Total: $218.06

Day Two: Tuesday

12 p.m. — After waking up I water the herbs on my balcony, play with the birds, eat a bagel and cream cheese, make tea, play with the birds some more, and doom scroll. I cancel Netflix even though I think they already charged me for the month last night. There isn’t anything I feel like watching on there right now. 

3 p.m. — B. is way too snuggly so I get back in bed with him after chugging water and the next thing you know it is 3 p.m. During our bed snuggle time we were on our phones and sometimes I was reading my book, Speaker For The Dead by Orson Scott Card. I try explaining the plot to B. At one point I go and get my new girl bird and brought her into my room. I basically just stare at her and tell her she’s the cutest and most beautiful animal I have ever seen, because it’s true. Bird adoration time. B. and I keep falling back asleep and I dream that Hunter Schafer was my roommate’s best friend and that they were telling me I was doing a bad job of keeping the house clean. My guilty conscience speaking through Hunter Schafer dreams?? I have a roommate, and I am pretty sure she is out of town this week because I haven’t seen her in days. She is the program coordinator for the nonprofit that one of my college friends founded. 

7:30 pm — I buy a new face wash on Ulta because I am almost out. I also buy a sheet mask to get free shipping. Found a coupon code to get $3 off. I eat vitamins and take my medicine like 12 hours late. I am Prozac currently. Also birth control. I am very calm on Prozac but unfortunately I also don’t feel like doing anything. I am content to stare at a wall. It’s kind of disturbing. $41.24

10 p.m. — I take a shower and have leftover agnolotti and tom yum-flavored instant ramen for dinner in bed. I read more Speaker for the Dead, which is turning into a seriously interesting book. 

Daily Total: $41.24

Day Three: Wednesday

10 a.m. — I get up and drive down to Sarasota for a mentorship job I have through my friend’s nonprofit. I am mentoring the summer media intern. I help her troubleshoot in the editing software and give notes on her work.

2 p.m. — I feel really down today and I have for a few weeks — my mom is going through a hard time — so I decide to clear my schedule in the evening and take mushrooms. I’ve had them in my bedside table for almost a year now and I want to use them before they expire. When I get home I make lunch for me and my birds. We sit together on the couch and eat. I literally just make rice with soy sauce and drink a glass of milk. Better to take shrooms on a relatively empty stomach. I have “chop” for the birds, which is a mix of grains, nuts, fruits, and vegetables that is finely chopped up and kept in the freezer for storage. I eat my shrooms, mixing them with hot water, lemon juice, and chopped fresh ginger root to make a tea. I keep watching Andor and the shrooms start hitting right at the final episode. Oh my god.

8 p.m. — I keep having to pause the show to ponder. It’s storming outside, and when the rain quiets down I decide to open my balcony door and sit in the thick humidity. I eat more mushrooms, making this witches’ brew of mushrooms, ginger, lemon, apple cider vinegar, a splash of olive oil, chili powder, the flavor packets from tom yum ramen, and a clove of raw garlic. In my heavy-tripping state, the taste is glorious. It’s like the most flavorful thing I have ever tasted. I’m making a spicy savory brew every time I want to eat shrooms from now on. I go full Boo Radley and quietly sit on my porch, hoping no one sees me and knows I’m high. I sip my brew, feel the swirl of the weather, and look at the tiny herb sprouts in the pots on my porch. Then I go back inside and finish Andor and start Rogue One, and boy, I’m really feeling the plight of the Rebel Alliance. I was locked in. I have a headache once I come down, but I drink some water and try to relax my jaw.

Daily Total: $0

Day Four: Thursday

12 p.m. — I have a protein bar and a glass of milk for breakfast. I take a shower and call my mom while I finish getting ready for work. 

4 p.m. — I go to work at the restaurant. I clock in at 4 p.m. and go to get my work shirt from the storage room. (They dry clean our uniform shirts). They serve us “family meal” in the hour before the restaurant opens. Today’s is really good, actually, pasta with a creamy mushroom sauce (lol) and meatballs. While the restaurant is slow, I drink a cup of English breakfast tea from the coffee station. 

7 p.m. — It’s B.’s day off, so he comes in and eats dinner at the bar while I am working. We actually get fairly busy for a Thursday night, and I make okay money: $194 in credit card tips and $75 cash. I estimate about $65 in hourly pay, bringing me to $334 gross pay for the day.

11 pm – B. has befriended one of the bartenders and we go out with him and his girlfriend after I get off work. We head out to what I honestly think of as a pretty bland sports bar, but our friends want to play darts and they have $4 draft beers. I have a Yuengling. I suck at darts. I’m better if I’ve had more to drink. I’m still pretty exhausted from the shroom trip, so I am basically falling asleep after two games. It’s almost 2 a.m. anyways so I convince B. to drive us home. B. paid for drinks tonight.

Daily Total: $0.00

Day Five: Friday

12 p.m. — B. and I sleep in until noon, as is our habit. We get up and start playing with the birds. I am determined to see if any of them want to be friends with each other. So far no luck. I snuggle with one of the shyer birds until he gets fed up and flies away. B. wants to watch Starship Troopers, which I describe as “like Ender’s Game but worse.” I mean to do chores but I am way too distracted by the movie. 

1 p.m. — We have Lucky Charms for breakfast. B. snacks on goldfish and I eat a Nutty Buddy bar. We have a pretty unhealthy diet, I’ll admit it. 

3 p.m. — I start falling asleep on his lap until he reminds me that it’s 3 p.m. and I need to get ready for work. I wash my hair. I usually wash it about twice a week, sometimes three times. It’s used to that amount of washing. I rock up to work with my hair still wet, and see my coworker doing the same thing as we walk through the door. “Wet hair gang,” I say.

4 p.m. — I forgot that I left my makeup bag in my bathroom cabinet instead of my work bag, so no makeup for me tonight. Family meal is just fried chicken and fries, not even a salad today, which is pretty disappointing. I have two drum sticks and a glass of root beer since everyone freaking took the fries before I had a chance to grab any. I’m in a good section tonight, even though we are fully in slow season here in St. Pete. Winter is where we make all our money; the snowbirds are down at their winter houses and they have the real money. They all leave to go back up north around April, when it becomes hot again. In June it is unbelievably hot and humid, and also stormy in the evenings, so people are less likely to come out to eat. Still, I made $265.44 credit card tips and $60 cash, with around $70 in hourly, so a total of $395.55 for the night.

11 p.m. — I am super hungry after work so I go to my favorite late-night spot and get fish dip. I don’t like hanging out at bars alone so I get the food to go along with some corn dog nuggets for B. I drink a pint of Guinness while I wait for the food, and I do end up seeing people from two different restaurants that I know. Small city! I go to B.’s bar to drop off his food and hang out for a bit. It is popping off of course, and I sit next to this super drunk couple that keeps giving me and B. weird compliments. I drink a gin and tonic. B. pays. $43.99

2 a.m. – I get home and eat fish dip in bed while watching a makeup tutorial on YouTube. I put on my French pharmacy retinol tonight because it has this heinous texture (like vaseline) and I don’t want to get it all over B. when he sleeps over (it’s the A313 pomade, it’s inexpensive and it works, but the texture sucks). B. is closing down the bar at 3 a.m. tonight so I know he’ll sleep at his place. 

Daily Total: $43.99

Day Six: Saturday

12 p.m. — I wake up at, you guessed it, noon again (although I have been randomly waking up between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m. the past few nights and I just watch YouTube until I fall back asleep). I get up and play with the birds, thawing out more chop for them and replenishing their supply of seeds and pellets as well. I make myself some chai tea from this huge bag of loose tea that my friend brought me from India, and I have some oatmeal. I haul two weeks’ worth of laundry to the apartment laundry room and start a couple of loads. It’s $1.50 per load of wash or dryer, except for the front loading washers, which are $1.75. $9.50

4 p.m. — I am a little bit late for work because I was FaceTiming with a friend and lost track of time. Luckily no one says anything. The family meal is interesting… a salad plus brats and some kind of unidentified meat (roast beef?) in spicy sauce. Towards the end of my shift the kitchen gives me a piece of grilled sourdough and some meatballs, and my server coworker shares some lamb chops with me. I made $242 credit and $45 cash. With about $70 in hourly, that comes to $357 for the night.

11 p.m. — I head over to B.’s bar after work and drink a Surfside (B. pays). It’s very busy in there so I finish the can quickly. I wander through the crowded dance floor and out to the backyard, where to my delight I see a food truck with spam musubi on the menu. I’m still full from my meatball and lamb chop feast, but I really want to try their musubi, so I get it to go. I head home and am in bed around 12:30 a.m. Despite closing the bar, B. comes over at like 4 a.m. and startles me awake (I sense a 6’5” figure standing over me in my sleep and it spooks me). We stay up chatting for about an hour and then fall back asleep. $5

Daily Total: $14.50

Day Seven: Sunday

11 a.m. — B. and I wake up “early” and go get brunch with my friends. We go to my favorite spot and get a table outside. One of our friends is super late, so I end up having a spicy Bloody Mary after my boozy coffee while waiting for my eggs, sausage, and toast. I pay for B. and me with a hundred-dollar bill that I traded in for change with another server last night. $93

8 p.m. — B. and I end up going home and watching Fight Club before he has to leave for work. I fold my laundry while we watch. After B. leaves I call my dad (it’s Father’s Day, but he lives out of state), and clean my apartment. I tidy up and do a deep vacuum. I drink two craft beers from my fridge while vacuuming and by the time I’m done I get a snapchat of B. at work from one of my friends. I end up putting fun makeup on (hot pink shadow and winged eyeliner) and heading out. B. takes my car to work so I order an Uber. $16.90

10:30 p.m. — I eat my spam musubi while waiting for the Uber. It’s amazing. It’s a friend’s birthday and we all end up getting pretty drunk and go get drinks and dance at the gay bar across the street. By the time B. gets off work it’s around 3 a.m., and we head to drop off the bar’s cash at the bank and get late-night pizza and cheesecake (B. pays). I think we ended up watching Star Wars: Episode IV while eating pizza when we got home. B. carries me to bed. $34

Daily Total: $143.90

The Breakdown

Weekly Total $$ Spent: $461.69
Food & Drink: $342.41
Entertainment: $0
Home & Health: $12.50
Clothes & Beauty $41.24
Transportation $65.54
Other $0.00

Conclusion

“My conclusions are 1. My income-to-spending ratio is better than I thought, at least this past week, and 2. I drink a lot. I think I’ve been drinking more than usual the past few weeks because I have some family issues going on. But still. I can’t be crashing out regularly.”

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Your Horoscope This Week: August 31 To September 6
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Your Horoscope This Week: August 31 To September 6

by jummy84 August 31, 2025
written by jummy84

Cosmic beings, eclipse season is at it again. The month of August ends with a bang. The First Quarter Moon in Sagittarius on August 31st acts like our first cosmic speed bump after the Virgo New Moon on the 23rd. If you set intentions last week but played it safe or small, this lunar checkpoint may feel like a reality check. Sagittarius energy doesn’t do small, and this quarter moon urges us to expand, to envision bigger possibilities, and to take the risk of aiming higher. This week reminds us that growth often comes with tension, and it’s through working with that discomfort that we actually make our dreams tangible.

Then on September 1st, Saturn, the Planet of Responsibility, slides back into Pisces, where it will remain for six months until February 13th. Think back to March 2023, when Saturn first entered Pisces: what themes, lessons, or responsibilities came up for you then? This return suggests a “blast from the past” moment: unfinished business, recurring lessons, or deeper emotional work resurfacing for review. If you’re experiencing your Saturn Return in Pisces, this next stretch may feel like the final chapter of a long initiation — hard truths and necessary growth, but wisdom is waiting at the end. For all of us, Saturn in Pisces asks us to mature spiritually, emotionally, and creatively. The invitation is to build structure around the intangible (dreams, intuition, compassion) and to practice discipline without losing our softness.

On September 2nd, Mercury re-enters its home turf of Virgo, sharpening our mental focus and communication skills. Words will flow more easily, and systems will feel satisfying to create. But a note of caution: Virgo energy in Mercury’s domain can easily tip into nitpicking or over-perfectionism. Remember: clarity doesn’t require control. You don’t need to have every spreadsheet aligned to the pixel to be worthy of progress. Let this transit remind you that precision is a tool, not a prison.

Then comes a groundbreaking shift: Uranus retrograde in Gemini begins on September 6th, the first of its kind in over 80 years. Uranus in Gemini shakes up the way we think, speak, and connect. Expect surprises in how you use technology, communicate with others, or process new ideas. Retrogrades are reflective, so this energy invites us to examine our relationship with information, learning, and adaptability. With Uranus, the unexpected is part of the package, so lean into curiosity rather than fear.

And all week long, the build-up to the Full Moon Total Lunar Eclipse in Pisces on September 7th is palpable. Lunar eclipses heighten emotions and bring truths to the surface that may have been hidden. You may feel waves of sensitivity, intuitive downloads, or heightened psychic dreams in the days leading up. Don’t be surprised if relationships, habits, or inner truths suddenly feel undeniable. But here’s the balm: this eclipse is tied to a beautiful trine between Jupiter in Cancer and the North Node in Pisces, suggesting that what’s revealed has the potential to guide us toward healing
and expansion. Even if the revelations feel intense, they’re ultimately aligning us with a higher path. Remember: eclipse seasons are cosmic course corrections. The universe shakes things up not to scare us, but to remind us that destiny is always unfolding.

Read your horoscopes for your Sun and Rising signs for the most in-depth forecast.

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Aries Sun & Rising:

Aries, the cosmos is dragging you back into your cocoon… and honestly, it’s not a punishment, it’s prep. Saturn re-enters Pisces on September 1st, bringing you six more months of lessons around rest, closure, and spiritual boundaries. When Saturn dipped into your sign earlier this year, it gave you a sneak peek of the heavy crown you’ll wear starting February 2026 when Saturn fully moves into Aries for 2+ years. That little preview was about leadership, responsibility, and accountability — you may have felt like you were suddenly “adulting” on steroids. Now, Saturn slides back into Pisces, and your homework is quieter but deeper: learn when to surrender, when to let go, and when to stop fighting battles that don’t matter. Think of this as your pre-game meditation before the next big era begins.

Then Uranus begins its retrograde in Gemini on the 6th, and for you, that’s hitting your communication zone. Translation: the way you text, talk, post, and create is about to get a remix. Uranus retrograde lasts five months, so it’s not a quick vibe shift — it’s a slow rethink. If you’ve been leaning into impulsive hot takes or speaking before you think (classic Aries move), this retrograde will force you to reconsider the why behind your words. Are you talking just to fill the silence? Tweeting just because you’re bored? Or are you really connecting? You might even experiment with silence, or switch up your digital habits completely. This is the universe handing you the mic and saying, “Use your voice like it matters.”

And all week long, you’ll feel the shadow of the Pisces lunar eclipse coming for you on the 7th. Eclipses in your spirituality and solitude zone are like cosmic interventions: the universe literally throws the blinds open on things you’ve been avoiding. Dreams, gut feelings, “random” déjà vu… expect your subconscious to be loud. Instead of running from it, listen. If you resist the quiet, it’ll feel chaotic. But if you lean in, you’ll realize the eclipse is stripping away distractions so you can get crystal-clear about your soul’s priorities. Not every battle is yours to fight, Aries. This week is about choosing peace as a form of power.

Taurus Sun & Rising:

Taurus, Saturn re-entering Pisces is asking you to take friendship seriously. From now until February, you’re learning which friends are truly your ride-or-dies, which communities feel safe, and which social networks are draining you. When Saturn dipped into Aries this past spring, it pulled you inward: solitude, retreat, hermit-mode vibes. Now that Saturn’s back in Pisces, it’s like: “Okay babe, time to rejoin the group chat, but with boundaries.” Saturn is showing you that being popular or surrounded doesn’t equal being supported. It’s quality > quantity, and it’s time to prune your garden of connections so the real ones can thrive.

Meanwhile, Uranus is retrograding in Gemini for five months, and that’s lighting up your self-esteem and money zone. Uranus in Gemini has already been shaking up how you make, spend, and value your resources; maybe you’ve been trying side hustles, exploring new income streams, or questioning your relationship with abundance. Now the retrograde slows it down. Think of this as a financial vibe check: are you innovating in ways that actually stick, or just chasing shiny objects? You may suddenly realize you’ve been underestimating your worth, or you may catch yourself in patterns of overspending or hoarding. Either way, this retrograde is like the finance friend who tells you straight-up: “Yes, splurge on that treat, but also, get your budget together.”

And the eclipse? Whew. Sunday’s Pisces lunar eclipse is hitting your friendship and tech zone hard. Expect drama in your group chats, surprise reveals from people you thought you knew, or maybe a connection you didn’t realize had romantic potential. Pisces energy blurs the line between platonic and more-than-friends, so don’t be shocked if someone confesses, or if you suddenly see a “friend” differently. On the flip side, a long-time friendship might dissolve… eclipses end things quickly when they’re no longer aligned. Take it as the universe doing the pruning for you. This eclipse is forcing you to see the truth about who’s in your corner and who’s just taking up space.

Gemini Sun & Rising:

Gemini, Saturn’s return to Pisces is putting the spotlight on your career. For the next six months, you’re being tested on how much responsibility you’re really ready to hold in your professional life. Back in spring when Saturn dipped into Aries, it gave you a preview of leadership in community spaces and collective movements. That was your social “test run.” Now, Saturn’s final lap in Pisces is like your boss showing up unannounced to ask, “So, do you really want this promotion, or just the title?” This is your time to refine your goals and cut the fluff. Saturn in Pisces doesn’t let you fake it ‘til you make it. Either you’re building something real, or you’re not.

Now let’s talk Uranus retrograde in Gemini — which is literally all about you. Uranus in your sign has been shaking up your identity, your vibe, your appearance, and even your long-term goals. People have probably been like, “Wow, you’ve changed,” and you’re like, “Duh, I’m supposed to.” But this five-month retrograde is less about shocking reinvention and more about asking: “Okay, but are these changes sustainable?” You’re not just here to reinvent yourself every six months because you got bored. You’re here to find transformations that actually stick. It’s a vibe-check from the universe to slow down the rebrand and make sure it’s rooted in authenticity, not just novelty.

And then we have Sunday’s Pisces lunar eclipse in your career sector, turning your professional world inside out. This is one of those moments where something suddenly becomes undeniable: maybe you’re ready to quit, pivot, or take on a bigger role. Maybe someone leaves your workplace unexpectedly, creating an opening for you. Eclipses end things abruptly, but they also reveal paths you couldn’t see before. Don’t cling to what’s slipping away. Instead, ask yourself: “What if this is actually clearing space for the career I’ve always wanted?” Because, honestly, it probably is.

Cancer Sun & Rising:

Cancer, Saturn re-entering Pisces is re-opening your classroom for the next six months — but this isn’t about academics, it’s about expansion. Pisces energy rules travel, higher education, and philosophy for you, so the universe is asking: where have you been playing it safe? Back in spring, Saturn in Aries put your career under the microscope, forcing you to level up professionally. Now Saturn is saying, “Cool, but what about your horizons?” Maybe you’ve been dreaming of going back to school, starting a business, or booking that international trip. Saturn isn’t about pipe dreams — it wants you to create a plan, even if it’s slow, methodical, and unglamorous. This six- month window is about building the foundation for the big leap.

Meanwhile, Uranus retrograde in Gemini is messing with your subconscious in a good way. Uranus has been stirring up your dream life and spiritual downloads for a while now, but the retrograde turns the volume up. Expect vivid dreams, weird déjà vu, and sudden flashes of insight about things you’ve ignored. The retrograde lasts five months, so you’ll have plenty of time to notice patterns. Ask yourself: are these just “random thoughts,” or is your intuition giving you receipts? Cancer, you’re already psychic… this transit is like psychic training bootcamp. Pay attention.

And then the Pisces lunar eclipse hits the same zone as Saturn, so brace yourself for an emotional plot twist. Eclipse energy here can feel like a calling: suddenly, you’re like, “I need to expand, I can’t stay small anymore.” Or, it can look like a shake-up with education, travel, or spiritual beliefs. Maybe you decide to withdraw from a program, or maybe you get unexpected funding to pursue a dream. Eclipses are unpredictable, but one thing’s for sure: they push you toward growth whether you feel “ready” or not. Cancer, this is your sign: expansion is no longer optional.

Leo Sun & Rising:

Leo, Saturn re-entering Pisces is making you look dead in the eye and say: “How do you handle intimacy, power, and shared resources?” I know… it sounds dramatic. But this six-month stretch is your final exam in learning how to share your energy, your money, and your heart without losing yourself. Back in spring, Saturn in Aries had you experimenting with travel, education, and big-picture dreams. That was the inspiration phase. Now Saturn’s like, “Okay, but can you actually commit when it’s real, messy, and vulnerable?” This isn’t about perfection; it’s about honesty. Who are you when things get deep? Who are you when you can’t just shine and keep it surface? Saturn is here to help you stop ghosting your own depth.

Meanwhile, Uranus’ retrograde in Gemini is adding a shake-up to your friendship zone. Uranus here has already been pulling you toward unexpected connections, maybe even odd friendships that don’t “make sense” on paper but light you up in real life. Now, during its five-month retrograde, you’ll be reevaluating your crew. Are your friendships mutual, or are you always giving more? Have you been chasing “cool” people just for clout? Or are you finding the ones who really see you? Uranus in retrograde makes you realize you don’t have to network for the aesthetic… you can just connect with people who actually get you.

And then there’s the eclipse this Sunday. Pisces lunar eclipse energy will feel intense in your intimacy zone. Expect revelations about money, debts, or emotional ties. Someone may suddenly reveal how they really feel, or you may realize you’ve been holding onto baggage that’s weighing you down. The eclipse wants you to purge what’s toxic and make space for something more aligned. This is vulnerable work, Leo, but you’re brave enough for it. After all, you already know your worth. Now it’s about only sharing yourself with people who recognize it too.

Virgo Sun & Rising:

Virgo, Saturn re-entering your opposite sign of Pisces this Monday is all about your relationships. Yep, cue the dramatic music. This final six-month stretch is like a relationship masterclass, and you’re both the student and the teacher. When Saturn was in Aries earlier this year, it focused on intimacy and shared resources — basically asking: “How do you merge?” Now, Saturn back in Pisces flips the script to partnerships themselves. Romantic, professional, platonic — they’re all under review. Saturn asks: Are you choosing relationships that truly support you, or are you settling because it feels safe? This is your final review before Saturn moves on, and you’ll come out knowing exactly what you need in a partner (and what you won’t tolerate again).

Meanwhile, Uranus’ retrograde in Gemini is shaking things up in your career zone. Uranus has already been throwing curveballs your way professionally, maybe leading you to switch paths, experiment with new industries, or adopt more unconventional approaches. Now with the retrograde, you’re reevaluating your direction. Do these changes actually reflect who you are, or have you just been reacting to chaos? You’ll have five months to slow down and figure it out. And Virgo, here’s the key: you don’t need a flawless plan. You just need to know you’re moving in a direction that excites you.

And then comes Sunday’s Pisces lunar eclipse in your partnership zone — the same zone Saturn’s been schooling you in. Expect sudden shifts in relationships: new commitments, surprising breakups, or redefined dynamics. Someone may step up in a way that shocks you, or someone may fade out just as quickly. Eclipses bring truth to the surface, so don’t cling to illusions. This one is asking you to trust that what’s revealed is for your highest good. If you’ve been ignoring red flags, the eclipse will make them undeniable. If you’ve been waiting for a green light, it might just arrive. Either way, Virgo, your relationships are entering a new chapter… one that’s more aligned with your growth.

Libra Sun & Rising:

Libra, Saturn’s re-entry into Pisces is asking you to get real about your daily routines. This six-month stretch is like a cosmic audit: are you actually tending to your health and productivity, or are you letting procrastination run the show? Earlier this year, when Saturn was in Aries, you got a taste of responsibility in your partnerships, and that was all about balance. Now Saturn’s back in Pisces, and it’s saying, “Okay, but can you balance yourself first?” This isn’t about being perfect; it’s about creating sustainable habits that let you thrive without burning out.

Uranus retrograde in Gemini (first in 84 years!) is stirring things up in your zone of exploration and expansion. Over the past year, you’ve probably flirted with big ideas — studying, traveling, switching philosophies. Now the five-month retrograde wants you to slow down and ask: are these dreams grounded, or are you chasing novelty? Uranus retro here is like the teacher who pushes you to stop skimming the book and actually read it. Let yourself go deep into one thing, even if your airy Libra brain craves variety. That focus will be your superpower.

And then, the Pisces lunar eclipse hits your health and wellness zone. If you’ve been ignoring your body, this eclipse is about to deliver a wake-up call. Maybe a small health issue grabs your attention, or maybe you realize your schedule is unsustainable. Don’t panic… eclipses aren’t here to punish. They’re here to realign. This one is saying: take care of yourself like you take care of others, or you won’t have energy left to give.

Scorpio Sun & Rising:

Scorpio, Saturn re-entering Pisces is putting your creativity, joy, and inner child on trial. The past few months, when Saturn was in Aries, you got a preview of discipline in your daily life: you were focused on structure, work, responsibilities. Now Saturn back in Pisces is like, “Cool, but what about fun? Do you even remember how to play?” For the next six months, you’re being asked to take your joy seriously. If your inner child feels ignored, Saturn is about to call you out. Romance, art, even baby plans (literal or creative babies) — all these themes are under Saturn retrograde’s microscope.

Then on the 6th, Uranus’ retrograde in Gemini lights up your intimacy zone. This five- month retrograde is about rethinking how you merge with others, emotionally, financially, and sexually. Uranus in Gemini has already been shaking up your partnerships ever since 7/7, maybe even throwing curveballs around who you trust with your money, body, or heart. Retrograde slows it down and makes you review: are you rebelling just for the thrill, or are you really building freedom through honesty? Expect some spicy truths to surface.

Sunday’s Pisces lunar eclipse lands in the same place Saturn’s sitting: your creativity zone. Translation? A major plot twist in love, art, or passion projects. Maybe a romance accelerates or ends suddenly. Maybe you drop an old creative dream and find a new one. Eclipses reveal what’s real. You can’t force what’s expired to stay, and you can’t ignore a spark that refuses to die. Let yourself be surprised, Scorpio. The universe is shaking up your joy for a reason.

Sagittarius Sun & Rising:

Sag, Saturn’s re-entry into Pisces is putting the focus on your home life. This is about responsibilities around family, housing, and your emotional foundation. When Saturn was in Aries earlier this year, you got a taste of discipline in the fun, romance, and passion zone: it was lighter, even if sobering. Now Saturn is back in Pisces, and it’s heavier — are you avoiding responsibilities in your home or family sphere? Do you need to step up as a caretaker, or restructure your living situation? The universe wants you grounded, even if you’d rather run.

Meanwhile, Uranus’ retrograde in Gemini is lighting up your relationship zone this week. Uranus has already been throwing curveballs in your partnerships ever since 7/7: you may have experienced sudden meet-cutes, unexpected breakups, and radical dynamics. Now, the five-month retrograde makes you pause and reflect. Are these relationship changes intentional, or are you running on chaos energy? This is your cosmic check-in: healthy unpredictability is exciting, and instability for its own sake just drains you.

And with Sunday’s Pisces lunar eclipse hitting your home and family zone, emotional revelations are guaranteed. A secret may come out within the family, or you may suddenly realize you need a move, a renovation, or a reset in your roots. Lunar eclipses don’t ask politely; they shake the foundation. But here’s the thing: anything that falls away now was never secure to begin with. This is your chance to build something more authentic.

Capricorn Sun & Rising:

Capricorn, your planetary ruler Saturn’s back in Pisces this week, and it’s pulling focus on your voice. This six-month stretch is about communication: how you speak, what you share, and whether your words match your truth. Back in spring, Saturn dipped into Aries and gave you a taste of responsibility in your home and family sector, and that was about getting to your roots. Now Saturn’s like: “Cool, but what about the way you tell your story?” The challenge is clear: stop downplaying your voice, and learn to wield it responsibly.

Meanwhile, Uranus’ retrograde in Gemini shakes up your daily life. Work, routines, even your health habits are all under review. Uranus has already been demanding freedom in your day-to-day, pushing you to ditch boring structures. But this five-month retrograde asks: are these changes sustainable, or just reactive? Maybe you’ve been switching jobs, hobbies, or diets like outfits. Now it’s time to find a rhythm that keeps you both excited and grounded.

And finally, Sunday’s epic Pisces lunar eclipse amplifies Saturn’s themes in communication. Secrets may surface, contracts may change, or conversations you’ve been avoiding may finally happen. Eclipse energy makes it undeniable. For you, Capricorn, it’s a reminder that words shape worlds. What you say, post, or share now can have lasting impact. Speak with intention, because the mic is definitely in your hands.

Aquarius Sun & Rising:

Aquarius, your planetary ruler Saturn’s return to Pisces this week puts money on the table — literally. For the next six months, your finances, self-worth, and resources are under Saturn’s microscope. Back when Saturn dipped into Aries earlier this year, you got a taste of responsibility in how you communicate and show up intellectually. Now Saturn is back in Pisces for a final stretch these next six months, and it’s about value. Are you undervaluing yourself, overextending your resources, or refusing to budget? Saturn will make sure you face it, but with discipline comes stability.

Meanwhile, Uranus’ retrograde in Gemini is turning the spotlight on your creativity and joy. Uranus has already been electrifying your passions, maybe even throwing curveballs in love or creative projects. But the five-month retrograde slows it down, asking: are you scattering your energy just for excitement, or are you honing it into something lasting? Think of this as editing mode. Cut the fluff so the real art shines.

Sunday’s Pisces lunar eclipse in your financial and self-worth zone is a cosmic reality check. Maybe money comes in suddenly, or maybe an expense forces you to rethink your approach. On an emotional level, this is also about how much you value yourself. The eclipse may expose places where you’ve sold yourself short. Don’t panic… it’s a chance to reset. This is your permission slip to claim your worth unapologetically.

Pisces Sun & Rising:

Pisces, this is your eclipse week. Saturn re-enters your sign on the 1st and joins forces with the lunar eclipse coming on the 7th — meaning the spotlight may initially feel blinding, but it’s transformative. Earlier this year, when Saturn slipped into Aries, you got a preview of responsibility in your money and values zone. That was about learning to budget your resources. Now Saturn back in Pisces is much more personal: it’s about maturity in your identity. Who are you becoming? What masks are you dropping? This six-month stretch is asking you to take yourself seriously.

On the 6th, the start of Uranus retrograde in Gemini adds chaos to your home life. Maybe you’ve been moving, redecorating, shifting family roles — Uranus has been electric here. But the retrograde is like a pause button. For the next five months, you’re reevaluating: are these changes actually aligned, or are you just shaking things up because you feel restless? Ground yourself before you flip everything upside down.

And then — your iconic eclipse. Sunday’s Pisces lunar eclipse is in your sign, and it’s major. This is not a drill. Endings and beginnings collide, and you may feel like your very identity is being rewritten overnight. Don’t cling to the old you. Let yourself evolve. Eclipses reveal what you’ve been hiding, even from yourself. By the time this energy settles (in mid-October), you’ll feel like a new version of yourself Pisces: stronger, clearer, and ready for the next chapter.

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Jenna Ortega's Affordable Fall Bag of the Week Is Reversible and Under $100
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Jenna Ortega’s Affordable Fall Bag of the Week Is Reversible and Under $100

by jummy84 August 30, 2025
written by jummy84

Jenna Ortega continues to go all-in on Big Fall Bags that won’t break the bank.

On August 28, the 22-year-old actor star stepped out for yet another Wednesday red carpet event, this time opting for an elevated take on a ripped t-shirt with ultra-chunky Mary-Jane platform boots. As if the DIY-inspired cuts on her cotton jersey GapStudio gown did not evoke enough teenage angst, she finished everything off with purposefully greasy hair to go with her grunge-inspired makeup and bleached brows.

And yet, amidst all the bold choices by her styling team, it was an off-carpet addition to her look that really caught my eye. Just before Netflix and Spotify’s Graveyard Gala, Ortega was photographed leaving the Bowery hotel carrying a large patent faux-leather shoulder bag by the South Korean brand STAND OIL.

Jenna Ortega on August 28, 2025.

ULRA, REES

The really cool thing about this bag, which features a silver buckle on its single shoulder strap, is that it’s actually reversible. While Ortega chose to wear her Ringo Bag with the glossy side out, it can also be flipped inside out to reveal a durable white canvas material. The best part: it’s only $75 before shipping.

Ringo Bag in Canvas/Black

Jenna Ortega and her stylist Enrique Melendez clearly have a keen eye for affordable carry-alls, from under-$100 options to mid-range luxury finds. Earlier this summer, Glamour noted Ortega had become quite fond of Hammitt, a Los Angeles-based designer bag brand known for crafting small batches of high-quality, moderately-priced leather accessories.

On May 3, she was seen toting around the brand’s slouchy black hobo bag with gunmetal hardware before switching to one of their smaller shoulder bags for a concert later that night. “I think I stole this from my stylist, Enrique, during a fitting,” she later told Vogue of her $575 Tom Bag, adding, “I like it because it’s got this red interior and I like the black and red combo.”

All in on the chocolate suede bag trend? No problem. Ortega was recently seen carrying a mid-sized version of the Tom bag that fits the bill for $495. While that’s certainly not cheap, it’s more on par with Coach and Staud than The Row or Miu Miu.

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A Week In Dallas On A $290,000 Joint Income
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A Week In Dallas On A $290,000 Joint Income

by jummy84 August 29, 2025
written by jummy84

Occupation: Chief of staff, part time
Industry: Finance
Age: 31
Location: Dallas, TX
Salary: $80,000
Joint Income/Financial Setup: My husband, K., is in sales and can make up to $210,000. We have a joint bank account.
Assets: $200,000 between savings and wealth management accounts. We share everything, but the majority of the bills are on my credit cards because I manage our utilities. We pay off the cards every month.
Debt: We have $6,000 left on K.’s car (my car is paid off), $2,000 in medical debt, and $240,000 left on our mortgage.
Paycheck Amount (Every 2 Weeks): ~$6,400 (changes based on K.’s job) between both of us after 401(k)s, taxes, and insurance.
Pronouns: She/her

Monthly Expenses

Housing Costs: $2,400 mortgage with insurance included. K. and I live here along with our children, B. and D.
D.’s Childcare: $1,600
Peloton: $50
B.’s Therapies: $600. B. is in ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), occupational, physical, and speech therapy. B. has been in some type of therapy for the majority of her life, and we have an amazing team of therapists for her. I did months of research and waiting to find the best small ABA clinic that would help B. with her aggression/functional needs while respecting her sweet personality and non-harmful stimming. We also pay about $1,000 a month in miscellaneous doctors’ appointments and other related ongoings — we have a private pediatrician we pay for, and visit specialists multiple times through the year, plus procedures.
TV Subscriptions: ~$100
Kindle Unlimited: $15
Dog Food Subscription: $100
Cellphones: $150
Kids’ 529s: $250
Private Pediatric Endocrinologist: $150 (this is for B.)
Waxing Subscription: $20
Spotify: $18 for a family subscription.
iCloud Storage: $2
Life Insurance Policies: $600

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bitchy | “Kim Kardashian wore quite an ensemble in Venice this week” links
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bitchy | “Kim Kardashian wore quite an ensemble in Venice this week” links

by jummy84 August 29, 2025
written by jummy84

Programming Note: We’re enjoying the three-day Labor Day weekend, so we won’t be back until Tuesday unless a big story breaks. Enjoy the holiday and stay safe!

This is what Kim Kardashian wore to the DVF Awards in Venice. Yikes. She also criticized Donald Trump & all of the ICE raids while she was in Italy. [Just Jared]
Breaking down the timing of Travis Kelce’s American Eagle campaign, which… I agree, it wasn’t specifically timed with the engagement. [LaineyGossip]
Heidi Gardner is also leaving SNL. [Pajiba]
Ariana Grande is going on tour next year! [Hollywood Life]
Antoni Porowski hard-launched a new relationship. [Socialite Life]
Noomi Rapace accessorizes in Venice. [Go Fug Yourself]
I’m very happy not knowing what happens at Burning Man. [OMG Blog]
Shailene Woodley’s Venice ensemble. [RCFA]
I am begging people to move on from Harry Potter. [Seriously OMG]
Is Leida Margaretha separated? [Starcasm]
A list of popular things which aren’t worth the hype… and why is The Godfather catching strays on this list??? Open the film schools! [Buzzfeed]

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BTS returns to South Korea, announces BTS Movie Week for ARMYs; everything to know
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BTS returns to South Korea, announces BTS Movie Week for ARMYs; everything to know

by jummy84 August 28, 2025
written by jummy84

Published on: Aug 29, 2025 02:00 am IST

ARMY spotted BTS landing in Seoul, but the real surprise?The announcement of BTS Movie Week, a four-part film event that will relive the group’s best times

Anyone who’s even a casual BTS fan knows the group has spent the past few weeks in North America. But now, the wait is over as the entire band is back in South Korea, spotted by fans as they exited the airport, sparking a fresh wave of excitement. With their comeback planned for 2026, anticipation among ARMY has reached sky-high levels.

BTS

But while new music is still a few months away, BTS has dropped another surprise to keep fans buzzing — BTS Movie Week. The group released a trailer teasing the project, just as their upcoming album (expected in spring 2026) remains one of the most anticipated returns in music.

The trailer is a nostalgic trip through BTS’s global journey, packed with snippets from concerts across the years. A message on screen read: “After all this time, we relive our most beautiful and brightest moments.” It continued, “The roar of the crowd. The heart of the night. The heart-pounding thrill. The unforgettable moments we shared now come to life on the big screen, remastered in 4K.” For ARMY, it’s not just a trailer — it’s a ticket back to the golden days of their favourite concerts.

Global ticket sales are already open, with the project set to premiere in theatres worldwide on September 24, 2025, according to btsmovieweeks.com.

So, what exactly is BTS Movie Week?

It’s a four-part celebration of the group’s most iconic live shows, all digitally remastered in 4K and 5.1 surround sound for the big screen. The films include: BTS 2016 Live The Most Beautiful Moment in Life On Stage: Epilogue (2016), BTS 2017 Live Trilogy Episode III The Wings Tour The Final (2017), BTS 2019 World Tour Love Yourself: Speak Yourself London (2019), BTS 2021 Muster Sowoozoo (2021).

Together, these films not only spotlight BTS’s evolution but also capture the unforgettable bond between the members and their fans. According to Deadline, screenings will take place in over 2,500 theatres across 65 countries, running from September 24 to October 5.

Between the global film event and the promise of a comeback album in 2026, it’s safe to say ARMY has plenty to look forward to. For now, BTS Movie Week offers a chance to relive the past while counting down to the group’s bright new future.

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A Week In The Bay Area On A $715,000 Joint Income
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A Week In The Bay Area On A $715,000 Joint Income

by jummy84 August 28, 2025
written by jummy84

Occupation: Medical director
Industry: Healthcare
Age: 32
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Salary: $170,000 base and bonus
Joint Income/Financial Setup: $715,000. My bonus last year was $70,000, but it can be highly variable. My husband, J., is a physician and makes $475,000 a year. We share all our finances, and our paychecks go directly into our joint accounts, which we use to cover all expenses. We still do have our individual personal accounts, which we both keep at a minimum level, but otherwise don’t regularly deposit money into.
Assets: Primary home equity: $1,000,000; total joint savings and checking: $53,900; my total retirement accounts (401(k), 503(b), etc); $110,000; total money market/investment/brokerage accounts: $96,000.
Debt: Mortgage: $1,400,000; car: $28,700; J.’s student loans: $20,000.
Paycheck Amount (2x/month): $3,900 (post taxes and 401(k) contribution deducted).
Pronouns: She/her

Monthly Expenses

Housing Costs: Mortgage: $11,800
Home Maintenance: $675 (cleaner, landscaping, pest control etc.).
Utilities: ~$150
Loan Payments: J.’s student loan: $1,024; car loan payment: $781.50.
Wifi: $65
J.’s Disability Insurance: $223
Car Insurance: $151.60
ClassPass: $20
Nuuly: $107 (clothing rental service).
Peloton: $130
Cell Phone: $0 (we’re both on our respective family’s plans, so our parents pay).
Home Alarm System: $33
Streaming Services: $0 for Hulu and Netflix — these are shared among friends and family; we provide HBO Max (free from prior employer).
401(k) Contribution: $1,830

Was there an expectation for you to attend higher education? Did you participate in any form of higher education? If yes, how did you pay for it?
Yes. My parents are immigrants and value higher education as a way to build success in the United States. They both went to college, and my dad went to a very competitive graduate school program, despite his humble beginnings and had to support himself financially through it. I went to a private undergraduate program and medical school, and I was extremely fortunate that my parents paid for most of it.

Growing up, what kind of conversations did you have about money? Did your parent(s) educate you about finances?
Both my parents are self-employed in the same industry, so they spoke of their work and compensation often. However, I don’t think they ever sat me down and taught me how to plan a budget and stick with it, or other practical advice.

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bitchy | Donald Trump didn’t slather makeup on his bruised & discolored hand this week
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bitchy | Donald Trump didn’t slather makeup on his bruised & discolored hand this week

by jummy84 August 26, 2025
written by jummy84

Donald Trump had some events and meetings yesterday in the White House, which I’ll get to in a moment. For most of his events, he either hid his right hand under the desk, or he placed his left hand over his right to hide the large bruise or whatever that is. On Monday, Trump didn’t slather off-color makeup on the bruise, like he was doing last week. Maybe his staff told him that the makeup was more noticeable than the bruise? Whatever it was, we can see the dark discoloration in a few shots from Getty (I’m including them below). My question: why isn’t this headline news? Every time Joe Biden stuttered or tripped, it was a banner headline in every newspaper, questioning Biden’s age and capability. Why not… just do the same thing with Trump, who is clearly unwell, who has tree-trunk cankles, and who rants constantly about weird sh-t like magnets?

As for the business of state… well, yesterday was a bad day. Trump announced that he will fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, because he wants the Fed to lower interest rates. He’s also had a hate-on for Cook because she’s a Black woman. Trump is also threatening to send federal troops into other American cities, especially Chicago. Washington DC is apparently a ghost town right now, with restaurants, bars and any tourist-friendly business getting crushed by the military presence in the city. Trump said, in the Oval, that “A lot of people are saying, ‘Maybe we’d like a dictator.’”

Trump: “A lot of people are saying maybe we’d like a dictator.” pic.twitter.com/2EpLkOaPZl

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 25, 2025

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Washington, DIST United States President Donald J Trump signs a proclamation on the 4 year Anniversary of the Abbey Gate Bombing in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC. Trump is meeting with relatives of the thirteen US military members killed during the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.

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A Week In Brooklyn On A $166,000 Salary
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A Week In Brooklyn On A $166,000 Salary

by jummy84 August 26, 2025
written by jummy84

 Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar.
Today: a psychiatric nurse practitioner who makes $166,000 per year and who spends some of her money this week on a post-surgery Uber.

Editor’s Note and Content Flag: This is a follow-up diary. You can read the original diary here. Please note: this diary contains reference to body dysmorphia and depression. Our diarist was undergoing IVF treatment at the time of writing.

A Note From Our Diarist: “As you’ll see in my diary, I was having a pretty rough time of it this week, but since then, I have been doing much better! Never underestimate the power of hormones. After 10 days of full recovery post operation, I have been feeling so much brighter and so thankful that I was able to freeze my eggs despite the uncertainties.”

Occupation: Psychiatric nurse practitioner
Industry: Healthcare
Age: 31
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Salary: $166,000
Assets: HYSA: $33,000; 403(b): $280,000; IRA: $42,000; TIAA brokerage: $13,477; house value: $689,000.
Debt: $170,000 (mortgage).
Paycheck Amount (2x/month): $3,300 after 529 savings ($100), 403(b) (which I max out every year), and HYSA ($1,250).

Pronouns: She/her
Monthly Expenses
Housing Costs:
$1,057 for my mortgage.
Loan Payments: $0
Utilities: ~$100
HOA & Maintenance: $705 (includes gym).
Verizon: $55
Phone: $100
Streaming: ~$30 (Netflix, Hulu, Spotify).

Was there an expectation for you to attend higher education? Did you participate in any form of higher education? If yes, how did you pay for it?
Yes, my father was a first-gen uni student in his home country, and my mother never got to go to college in hers. They did everything they could so that I could have the education that I wanted, which was in the US. I came here for college and went to grad school. Both were mostly financial aid and work study but my father contributed at least 30% each which was a HUGE help and he was so proud that he was able to do this for me. Now I’m obtaining a doctorate, and it is completely covered by my work.
Growing up, what kind of conversations did you have about money? Did your parent(s) educate you about finances?
We didn’t have any conversations about money. I knew my dad grew up very poor, and worked his way up by studying and working very hard. He invested in the right real estate in the country that we immigrated to (we moved to a different country in East Asia when I was in primary school). I feel like I overheard my parents discuss finances but I was never directly taught.
What was your first job and why did you get it?
My first job was in college, freshman year, as a work-study student. I worked a lot of jobs in college and grad school, including gym, building maintenance, cafeteria, bookstores. For my first off-campus job, which I did throughout college, I worked at a domestic violence shelter which actually helped me with my résumé and life experiences greatly as well. Immigration status has been a huge barrier in obtaining employment for me for the past 15 years, but somehow I was always able to find jobs through school, OPT, CPT, and H1B. Trust me, it took a LOT of planning and anxiety!
Did you worry about money growing up?
I did not. I knew we weren’t terribly well off but when I was in middle school, my father’s job got a huge boost that helped us go from “lower middle class” to now “upper class”!
Do you worry about money now?
No. This is my second diary submission and I remember saying yes to this previously. But now, I feel like I truly know my worth in my industry, and now that I have a green card, I feel SO free and invincible! I’m so grateful!
At what age did you become financially responsible for yourself and do you have a financial safety net?
I definitely have a financial safety net. My parents say they will not hand us any more money but truthfully, my father believes providing for us financially is his greatest joy and responsibility. He helped me with my down payment for my first home in NYC and informed me that I will not see another dime from him, which I am SO a fan of. I am now earning more than he ever did, thanks to everything he did to provide for my education. So, being completely financially responsible for myself truly started in 2021 after his help of the down payment.
Do you or have you ever received passive or inherited income? If yes, please explain.
Yes, see above! And I will not be ashamed. I used to be ashamed by how much my father has helped me. But I remember my colleague who couldn’t provide for his child’s education telling me “Why are you being a brat, just say thank you and accept the money, that’s what he wants you to do,” and ever since then, I have checked my privileges, accepted them, and decided to be grateful and give back instead.

Day One: Monday

6:30 a.m. — I wake up; breakfast every day this year so far has been two hard-boiled eggs and cottage cheese with some EBB seasoning and chili flakes. I have coffee with almond creamer and stevia hazelnut drops. I used to treat myself to coffee every once in a while but am now committed to finding the BEST at-home creamer (so far, Elmhurst almond milk barista has been the best!). I eat quickly and head to my bloodwork and ultrasound appointment for the egg-freezing journey I’m on as a single woman in NYC. I take the subway round trip but decide to get off a few stops early to get my steps in. My work covers at least three rounds of egg freezing, and they provide amazing coverage for other IVF options, too. I decided to take full advantage as I don’t see myself finding an eligible man to make a baby with in NYC anytime soon! $5.80

10 a.m. — I buy some groceries between patients: cottage cheese, sweet potatoes (still a fan, see my previous entry), cucumber, cherries, apples, watermelon, crackers, cheese, and frozen scallion pancakes. I also manage to get some steps in. I’m trying to make 15,000 steps a day because I’m no longer allowed to work out or run since egg freezing started. This, among hormonal side effects, has made me very depressed, not to mention the patients I see come in with their partners or family members, neither of which I have in this country. I constantly wonder why I’m freezing my eggs in the first place because I don’t know what it would be like to be a single mother. This journey has been extremely difficult for me both emotionally and physically: The inability to work out and the amount of bloating has made my body dysmorphia the worst it’s ever been. $32

12 p.m. — I make the viral PB and soy sauce cucumber recipe and have some scallion pancakes with it. I WFH most days which is delightful, because I hate meal prepping. I also really don’t like eating out unless it’s something social with friends. I definitely eat to live, not the other way around. 

6 p.m. — I have a date. First date. Not a great one, although he does pay for dinner. I don’t usually do dinner dates and I should’ve stuck with that. I offer to venmo him but I don’t hear from him again! I walk to and from the restaurant which saves $6 and I get my steps in. I’m proud of myself for at least going out and trying to be more social!

10 p.m — I get home and take my makeup off. As a Korean, all my skincare is definitely from my home country (although Laneige works well for me, too). But skincare carrot pads? Definitely worth the hype! I try to read before bed and lights out but when my mood is low I need some noise, so I play Friends in the background and fall asleep to it. Counterproductive I know, but sometimes you do what you gotta do.

Daily Total: $37.80

Day Two: Tuesday

8 a.m. — Go for an hour walk after my egg and cottage cheese breakfast. No bloodwork or ultrasound appointments today. It is quite nice to have a park right in front of my house but I do miss running, so, so much. I can’t wait to be done with egg freezing. One round is about 10-12 days, and after the surgery, I’m still not allowed to run or do any exercise for 10 more days. CANNOT wait to be done. 

12 p.m. — Same lunch as yesterday. I have some fruit to go with it. I see up to 20 patients a day, but sometimes patients don’t show up. I secretly love it when this happens unless I’m genuinely worried something has happened to them. I browse walking pads for my standing desk but I think it’d be too much of an eye sore.

7 p.m. — I go see the musical Maybe Happy Ending with a friend! Scored a good deal online and as an Asian, I’m very excited. I realise I need more social activities to break up my week because with WFH, having my social interactions come purely from seeing patients can be quite depressing. Did I mention I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner… I walk to the show but subway back ($2.90) because dark = dangerous. I venmo my friend $95 for the show. $97.90

10 p.m — I get home and do my usual nighttime routine. My body dysmorphia from egg-freezing bloat has gotten so bad that showering is hard in daylight. I dim the lights and shower really quickly. I have a mini meltdown. I think of ways to address body dysmorphia with my psychiatrist and therapist because I want to be happy when I’m pregnant and postpartum instead of struggling with body image during that time in my future. 

Daily Total: $97.90

Day Three: Wednesday

6 a.m. — I take the subway to go to bloodwork and ultrasound again. It averages to be about every other day that I’m there. It gets tiring but I’m an early riser and am thankful they open early so I don’t have to take any extra days off work. $5.80

12 p.m. — Today’s lunch is sweet potatoes and some broccoli and tofu! It’s not the ingredients, it’s the seasoning that makes a dish. I use some nutritional yeast, sriracha, salt, pepper, and gochujang to jazz it up. Barebell bar from my cupboard to satisfy my chocolate craving.

5 p.m. — I go for my 10,000 steps and call a friend who moved to Colorado recently. Come home and have dinner of frozen blueberries, yogurt, protein powder, and some edamame. Most of my days look like this: I work from home mostly and go to clinic twice a month or so. I’m hoping that I can get a promotion soon since I finally got my permanent residency card. It’s been a 15-year journey and I’m SO proud of myself for getting my employer to sponsor me. Historically, this hospital is known to never sponsor people and I’ve become the exception. I am so thankful with a side of huge guilt, as most of my friends and colleagues have now been deported (“asked to leave”) as they couldn’t find an employer who will sponsor them. Once I got this card, I cried SO hard I surprised myself. I didn’t think it would be this emotional but the sweet taste of freedom to work whatever job I want has given me so much financial independence and confidence. 

10 p.m — I watch a bunch of Love Island episodes and now it’s bedtime. I am watching US Season 5 to see if I can get into it. I don’t get into it until episode 30 or so when they have Casa Amor. It is good background noise but it would be so much better if I had my friends to watch with me! It makes me a bit sad that so many of my friends  have moved away from the city. The hormones probably aren’t helping with this!

Daily Total: $5.80

Day Four: Thursday

6 a.m. — Back-to-back ultrasound and bloodwork today! My egg retrieval surgery is probably in two days. Trigger shots will be started today and tomorrow morning. I lucked out and will be doing it this weekend so I don’t have to call out sick. I can call out sick and I do get plenty of sick days, but this would mean my 30 patients all have to be rescheduled and I don’t want to do that to them, or to my assistant! I do try to be better at calling out if I absolutely need to without feeling too guilty. $5.80

12 p.m. — Same lunch. I had a meeting with my supervisor earlier that went well. Now that I have my Permanent Residency Card, it’s finally possible for my employers to promote me and for them to give me a raise. Fingers crossed this happens sooner rather than later! The first thing I did when I got my PR card freedom was to list myself as a catsitter, and I receive an email today asking for THREE gigs already. Oh, the things I’ve wanted to do. I could have my own practice now and quit my job but I’m getting my doctorate which is all paid for by my work (for as long as I’m an employee) and while I could see super-rich people for super-rich money, I would rather save my mental health and cuddle with cats instead!

5 p.m. — Same yogurt dinner as yesterday. I do snack throughout the day but they’re all pantry snacks so I’m not writing about them. I get my steps in and when the alarm rings, I do my trigger shot! Round 3, I cannot wait to be done! I also video chat with my mum in my home country. She’s trying to learn English. I try to imagine when/if we will ever live in the same country again or if I could ever raise my “egg/child” without her help.

9 p.m — I do my skincare routine (it’s really just moisturiser and carrot pad toner). I debate reading but pass. Friends for background noise it is. You’ve all caught me during a weepy hormonal week. To think that I see patients everyday and put on a bright face so I can treat them. I tell myself I should probably take a sick day after the surgery to re-coup my mental health. I also know once hormones wear off, I’ll start feeling a lot better.

Daily Total: $5.80

Day Five: Friday

8 a.m. — Same breakfast plus a side of trigger shot. I run to the subway to get to class. $2.90

12 p.m. — I have my doctorate class once a month. We also do weekly online assignments between monthly classes as all 20 of us are working nurse managers or nurse practitioners. I know this degree isn’t teaching me much to be completely honest, but if I want to be a professor (which I think I do!) or want a bigger leadership role, this will help me advance my career. Besides, my work pays for it all because I will never spend another dollar doing higher ed ever again. We all need a piece of paper to get more papers (aka $) and I’m not about this system. Anyway, I vent with classmates about assignments and we all grab the lunch special at a nearby Thai spot. $20.50

5 p.m. — I decided to be outrageous and walk home. 30,000 steps for today! Got to get some rest now for surgery tomorrow. On my way home, I stop by Trader Joe’s and get some chocolate and nuts for post-surgery treats. $13

7 p.m — I get home. My legs are tired, but walking from Manhattan to Brooklyn is always a treat. I debate leaving the city quite often since a lot of my friends are now abroad or in other cities. However, while loneliness can get to me, I know it’ll be worse in other cities. At least here, there are so many opportunities where I can find new friends if I want to put myself out there. I’ve joined a TCK group and FB group for international girls living in NYC and have managed to find a few close friends recently. I still don’t have the energy to meet up with them again yet so I stay flakey this week for the most part. My social energy definitely comes and goes. I also know these friends are more “superficial” activity friends, which is totally welcome, but I need ugly-cry-on-my-couch-level friends whom I consider family to be around me right now. So instead, I leave a friend a teary voice note. They offer to catch a flight to be with me for the surgery tomorrow but I say I’ll be okay and we decide to FaceTime instead.

10 p.m — I finish Love Island season 5 and now it’s time for the REAL fun: digging up all the Reddit threads and TikToks around the drama. Before I know it, I’ve been scrolling for three hours. This is rare for me so I consider it a treat before surgery. 

Daily Total: $36.40

Day Six: Saturday

7 a.m. — Subway to surgery! $2.90

10 a.m. — They need me to have a friend come and sign me out since the procedure does require general anesthesia. Thankfully the person I’ve asked is also doing egg retrieval, which has been a huge support. She comes and we Uber back together. I’m groggy and tearful from all the hormones! $52

3 p.m. — I’m craving sweet potatoes so I walk to the store. No more walking today. I’m still very, very tired from all the anesthesia. Surgery itself is only 10 minutes long but general anesthesia really does take a toll on you. I rest and rest. I dread the recovery where I get super weepy. The first two rounds I have definitely cried over some patients because they yelled at me for not giving them Adderall. Normally I would’ve laughed, but these hormones… I wonder how I’ll feel if I ever do end up pregnant. I am SO impressed and respect ALL the mothers out there. $12

4 p.m — I’m already antsy despite the fatigue. I know if I lay on my couch more, I’ll only get more tired. I go for a small lap around the park and watch all the puppies running around. I can’t wait for my catsitting gig to start.

7 p.m — I’m bloated from surgery and the two pounds of sweet potatoes are sitting heavily on my stomach (surprise, surprise). I decide to call it a night early after FaceTiming my friends abroad (Morocco and England). They try to cheer me up and say my body’s been through a lot producing all those extra eggs, and that I should not be so hard on myself. I can’t help but feel down because I don’t know what will happen with these eggs. Will I find a partner? Ideal but seems impossible in NYC. Will I be a single mother? Possible, but if I can’t handle this journey alone, how could I raise a child alone! Will I just sell these eggs? Maybe. Everything feels so uncertain!

Daily Total: $66.90

Day Seven: Sunday

7 a.m – I wake up, and scroll a bit since I cannot go for my morning run. I eat my usual boiled eggs and cottage cheese and take a short walk instead.

1 p.m. — I buy a dress on Depop to cheer myself up post surgery. I need a summer linen work dress, so here we go. I try not to buy new unless it’s an investment piece I’ll wear forever, but I’ve also realised I need to stop thrifting to buy an item I’ll only wear once. I’m trying to be as mindful about fashion waste or waste in general as possible! $21

3 p.m. — I’ve been home all day, and in an attempt to move a little to reduce this bloating and constipation, I go for my walk around the park. When I bought my place, the biggest perk was living right by a huge park. I love this park and this park is me. I feel like I know every inch of it at this point, after living here for five years!

6 p.m. — I call my mother and video chat for a bit again. No social activities this weekend because I’m cranky and bloated from surgery. I know this looks like I really don’t spend any money and… I really don’t! In fact, I’ve been eating out more than usual this week. I do travel often — two or three times a year internationally — to go see family or friends abroad, which is a big expense. Otherwise, I save up so I can send my parents their allowance or provide education for my potential future child!

10 p.m — I put on Friends again after doing my skincare. It’s been such a long week and I decide to call out sick tomorrow. I feel incredibly guilty but my brain is truly not functioning and it’d be a disservice to my patients for me to not be 100% present. I justify it in my head, tell my friends so I can ask for arbitrary permission and approval from them, and call out sick. I do know my job is definitely a calling for me and I’m so grateful I’m good at it, I have fun in it, and I can make a stable living out of it. However, when my mood is low, it affects my job — and the other way around, too: When my patients yell at me, fire me, or threaten to sue me or overdose (I specialise in addiction and patients often ask for very specific medications that I know are not good for anyone long term), it really gets me down. But I meditate at different Zen Centres in the city, which can be helpful. And in these difficult moments, I’m very grateful for my friends, therapist, and psychiatrist. It always ebbs and flows, and it always will. 

Daily Total: $21

The Breakdown

Conclusion

“As I mentioned in my note at the start, I’m feeling so much better than I was during the week of my diary! I feel very fortunate that I have such privileges to have insurance that covers IVF treatment and a good support system of people who were there for me throughout the process. The bloat eventually wore off and as soon as I returned to working out and taking care of my body appropriately, I was able to appreciate its functionality again. 
“In terms of spending, this was a very typical week for me. I’ll try to do one social activity per week, but otherwise I’m a homebody. I do know I need to treat myself more often, but I prefer saving so I can travel and see my friends who are abroad instead! I’d say ~$6,000 goes to travel every year for me.”

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