mo'adore: April Linkables

So, we're finally saying goodbye to winter and hello to spring - and I am so grateful. I'm such a summer babe and can't wait for warm summer nights, alfresco dining, and beer gardens. Bring it on. As for my life since my last Linkables: I visited Lisbon for two days, got ridiculously drunk at a hen party, and I am on the lookout for a new flatmate (which is incredibly stressful).

Anyway, links!

Food & Drink

Did you know that traditional Scottish potato scones can be easily made vegan?

Interesting: ‘White People Food’ Is Creating An Unattainable Picture Of Health

Sex & Dating

Platonic love is underrated, and I'm ecstatic to see a rom-com focus on the platonic love between women.

This hit home: Getting over someone you didn't date.

Our marriage thrived - and survived - when we opened it up.

Throwback to February: "It's a big societal reminder that I'm different" - Valentine's Day when you're asexual or aromantic

Pop Culture

Last August I fell into the world of improv comedy, which now takes up a lot of my social life. I recently found this article from 2008 on it's increasing popularity in Scotland.

Related: How Improv Got Big!

The Unlikability Paradox and Why Female Characters Should Move Beyond It

My favourite Game of Thrones fan theory.

Co-signed: From Jack the Ripper to Ted Bundy, why are dead women’s bodies still being used as entertainment?

Look, I loved Heath Ledger as Patrick Verona in 10 Things I Hate About You but now, as an adult, I realise that the character is bit trash. This article agrees.

Have you seen Taylor Swift's new music video? I have. And I agree with this article on where the singer goes from here.

Blogging & Social Media

LOL: The best corporate April Fools Jokes of 2019.

Later is one of my favourite social media tools and their blog is top-notch too!

Etc.

Must-read: 12 trans women and non-binary activists you should have learned about in history class.

It's spring so I'll be making another attempt at a balcony garden, and this will come in handy.

The lovely Charlotte on the difference between calling something quits and failing.

Tell me what you've been reading this month!