A weekend at sleepaway camp, corn, dating, and game time!

Monday, September 5, 2022

Hello! I didn't send a newsletter last weekend because I was exhausted from going to adult sleepaway camp! I've gone three times now, and I'm always exhausted, but this time I was color war captain! And I kept running and jumping (see pic above) ... It was all worth it because my team won! More on camp below.

If you feel like you've been hearing "It's Corn" everywhere, I admit I'm part of the problem because I used the viral song to make a video (which is not viral). I also have a funny cartoon about the realities of dating and some updates on all the Jewish projects I'm working on and a preorder link for the game, finally!!

If you're new here, hi! I'm Danielle, a marketer, writer, and artist doodling about her life (@danielleindoodles) and Jewish things (@jewsindoodles). This newsletter, sent most Sundays, has new cartoons and updates on what I'm working on in both worlds. I love producing this newsletter and appreciate you following along!

A weekend at sleepaway camp

I spent last weekend at Trybal Gatherings, summer camp for adults in the Berkshires. I always enjoy meeting new people and doing activities, and this year I was chosen as a color war captain. Below are some more highlights but if you want to know more, I spent way too much time putting together a blog post with all the cartoons, some pictures, and more information about my experience. And if you're interested in learning more, reply to this email!

Thoughts while dating

This summer, I had a phase where I went on a bunch of dates. When I'm getting to know someone, whether I've met them before or on an app, I have a lot of questions and thoughts swirling around in my head. And sometimes, if I get comfortable (ok, or drunk), my inside thoughts slip out ...

Jewish updates

I'm working on two projects to be ready in time for Rosh Hashanah. (Note to self: Don't do two projects at once again, OK?!) It's been a lot of work to produce them and find printers. I'm sending the game to the printer this week, yay! I'm so excited about how they're coming out. It's been such a process!

I'm working on a Jewish/American calendar, too, the pre-order and digital version SHOULD be ready by next week. I get a bit frustrated with myself that I'm not done yet, but I took on a lot.

Speaking of which, I'm interviewing Dani Zoldan, owner of Standup NY, this week for Jew of the Week, and a rabbi next week. And, I'll be attending erev Rosh Hashana at Jewish Community Project Downtown with my cards and calendars. Join us here. Thanks for reading!

Doodles, Danielle