Hi! This is me, Nia, shouting straight into your email’s inbox and hoping you’ll ask me on a second date. The comparison seems fitting. How much should I share with you and will it make you run for the hills? Like, maybe I shouldn’t tell you how many times I listened to Champagne Problems by Taylor Swift in the last week. Or maybe I should pretend I’m like, superr interesting so you’ll be compelled to stick around. I’m also going to be way funnier in this first newsletter than I will be in the future, so don’t take that for granted! I’m dragging out this (somewhat) funny first date metaphor for as long as I can.
First step: (semi) awkward introductions! Hi, I’m Nia Mahmud, and I use way too many exclamation points. You, dear reader, know me from my writing Instagram. And as if I don’t share enough in deeply personal poems, I’m going to share even more through these newsletters! More about me, not just my poems. Random life updates, feelings, stories, recommendations, mini-essays, etc! I’m hoping to send you one of these every Friday, no spam, just me writing about different, fun stuff! You’ll also be the first to hear about any updates regarding any writing projects of mine!
Second step: dinner! It’s okay, I’ll pay today! And by dinner, I really just mean you: getting to consume the media I recommend! Today, some songs I’ve been loving!
Don’t Assume What You Don’t Know by Grace VanderWaal
I’ve loved listening to Grace VanderWaal’s music since she won America’s Got Talent years ago. This is the first song she’s released in a while; she’s kind of changed her sound and I absolutely love it! Definitely recommend this song!
say it over by Ruel and Cautious Clay
La Jura by Chicano Batman
Final step: goodbyes! Do I go for a hug or a high five or something? In all seriousness, thank you so much for reading and subscribing to my newsletter, I’m so happy you’re here! One final request! ‘Nia’s newsletter’ is a boring title, and I want something more interesting. I haven’t been able to think of anything, so if you have an idea for a creative title for my newsletter, please DM me on Instagram! If I use your idea, I’ll shout you out in my next newsletter!
Till next week!
-nia :)