💌 open roles, botox for migraine, Singapore travel guide

TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, DEC 18

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: traveling to Europe, botox for migraine pain, weight loss speculations
• listen to this: falling in love at a coffee shop
• in collaboration with: the sak
• job seekers: social media coordinator, director, associate marketing manager
• extra stories
• quote: on truth
• bon voyage: Marina Bay, Singapore

TRAVEL: GOING TO EUROPE? YOU’LL NEED APPROVAL
Starting January 2025, Americans traveling to the U.K. will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online before their trips. This will cost ~$13 and will be valid for 2 years. Similarly, Americans traveling to 25+ European countries will face new entry requirements, including mandatory facial and fingerprint scans in a new digital registration system. These new regulations are part of a global trend to enhance border security and streamline cross-border travel processes. Both the U.K. and EU systems will require travelers to provide biometric data and complete applications in advance.

WELLNESS: IS BOTOX FOR MIGRAINES WORTH IT?
For those battling chronic migraines, Botox may be an option. You might know Botox as that wrinkle-smoothing treatment, but it's actually become a medical option for people wrestling with frequent, intense headaches. These injections work by essentially blocking pain signals before they can reach your brain, potentially reducing both the frequency and severity of migraine attacks. It's not a miracle cure, though. The treatment is pretty specific—you need to be experiencing migraines at least 15 days a month—and it's not cheap, often running around $1,000 without insurance. What's most interesting is how varied personal experiences can be: some people find total relief for months, while others see only marginal improvements. If traditional medications haven't cut it for you, Botox might be worth discussing with your healthcare provider.

LIFESTYLE: YOUR WEIGHT LOSS CONCERNS AREN’T HELPING ANYONE
There's a growing trend revolving around the speculation of celebrities' eating disorders and bodily changes (particularly weight loss), which can be harmful and triggering for those who have experienced such conditions. Certain conversations, which are often framed as concerns about health and beauty standards, actually perpetuate dangerous patterns of body policing and can potentially exacerbate disordered eating behaviors. Although eating disorders are complex, people commenting on social media frequently reduce them to weight fluctuations, ignoring the nuanced psychological aspects of these conditions. The persistent focus on celebrities' bodies, whether through viral videos or algorithmic content, risks undermining progress made by body positivity movements and can be especially damaging to vulnerable individuals.

"Falling in Love at a Coffee Shop" is an acoustic folk song by Landon Pigg, released in 2009 as part of his album "The Boy Who Could Fly."

The lyrics tell a romantic story about unexpectedly falling in love with someone in a coffee shop - a moment of serendipitous connection. The most memorable lyrics include the lines: "I think that possibly, maybe I'm falling for you / Yes, there's a chance that I've fallen for you."

IN COLLABORATION WITH

If conscious + creative crafting is your jam, you’ll want to check out the sak. Each style captures their admiration for hand-crafted, textural designs rooted in both traditional and reinvented techniques. From hand-made crochet items to sustainable material, they’ve kind of covered all marks.

Social Media Coordinator, Stealth Startup (HYBRID): A rapidly growing company in the non-alcoholic beverage space is seeking a part-time Social Media Coordinator (Contract) to join the team. This is a contract role that includes filming short form videos, editing, and posting content. They offer a unique in-person experience at their location and an eCommerce product line!

Director, Hydrafacial (REMOTE): BeautyHealth is a global category-creating company focused on bringing innovative products to market and delivering beauty health experiences. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Loyalty to lead our GTM strategy for both provider (B2B) and consumer (B2C) loyalty programs.

Associate Marketing Manager, The Mom Project (REMOTE): The customer is an American financial services and digital payments company based in San Francisco, California. They’re working to help their diverse audiences — sellers, individuals, artists, fans, developers, and all the people in between — overcome barriers to access the economy. They are seeking a highly motivated Associate Marketing Manager on a contract basis to help support our Customer's business needs.

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ON TRUTH: "If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end; if you look for comfort you will not get either comfort or truth only soft soap and wishful thinking to begin, and in the end, despair." ― CS Lewis

Genuine understanding and personal growth come from a willingness to pursue truth, even when that pursuit might be uncomfortable or challenging.

Marina Bay, Singapore

EAT: Odette is a three-Michelin-starred restaurant known for exquisite French cuisine & offers an elegant dining experience with creatively crafted dishes. Burnt Ends is a modern Australian barbecue restaurant in the Chinatown area which is known for its open kitchen and wood-fired oven. It is critically acclaimed, ranked among Asia's best restaurants, and offers a unique dining experience with creative grilled and smoked dishes

STAY: The Raffles Hotel Singapore is a luxury hotel with a historic colonial-style property. You can expect luxurious rooms, multiple dining options, and classic Singaporean hospitality. Plus, it was recently restored to its original grandeur! The Marina Bay Sands on the other end is an integrated resort with a world-famous rooftop infinity pool. It has got luxurious rooms, multiple restaurants, casino, a shopping mall, and is located directly in the Marina Bay area.

DO: Gardens by the Bay is a spectacular nature park with futuristic Supertree Grove (shown below). It features two massive conservatories: Flower Dome and Cloud Forest, and aims to portray a beautiful mix of nature and modern architecture. The Singapore Flyer is a giant observation wheel in which you can see panoramic views of the city.