Weird But Normal

<p><strong>Birth control. Body hair removal cream. Boobs. It's all weird but also pretty normal.</strong></p><p>Navigating racial identity gender roles workplace dynamics and beauty standards Mia Mercado's hilarious essay collection explores the contradictions of being a millennial woman which usually means being kind of a weirdo. Whether it's spending $30 on a candle that smells like an ocean that doesn't exist offering advice on how to ask about someone's race (spoiler: just don't please?) quitting a job that makes you need shots of whiskey on your lunch break or finding a more religious experience in the skincare aisle at Target than your hometown Catholic church Mia brilliantly unpacks what it means to be a professional absurdly beautiful horny cute gross human. Essays include: </p><p>- Depression Isn't a Competition but Why Aren't I Winning?</p><p>- My Dog Explains My Weekly Schedule</p><p>- Mustache Lady</p><p>- White Friend Confessional</p><p>- Treating Objects Like Women</p> <p>With sharp humor and wit Mia shares the awkward uncomfortable surprisingly ordinary parts of life and shows us why it's strange to feel fine and fine to feel strange.</p>