Books at the Stadsbiblioteket in Stockholm. Well worth a visit, even though all the books are in Swedish. I’m so chuffed that I met my reading goal of 20 books in 2018!!! (And chuffed to have found an opportunity to credibly use the word “chuffed” for this post). How I did it: Life didn’t get any less busy this year, but I found other ways and moments to read. The key…
Grandma Leaf’s Neapolitan Cookies
MERRY CHRISTMAS! It’s the most wonderful time of the year; and it feels doubly so for me. This year, Christmas has felt like reaching the end of the finish line of a race. But because I’ve been so busy at work, I’ve taken my stress into creating a suuuuper extra to-do list for Christmas. After…
Santa Barbara City Guide
I was fortunate to go to college in the beautiful hills of Montecito, next to Santa Barbara. When I had enough time to leave campus, and I tried to do it at least once a week, it felt like being on vacation. I’d bring a book and study on the beach, or go running. I’d…
Casual Friday 10.26.18
FALL IS FOR READING It’s not quite cold yet, but photos of fall and the light chill in the morning make me want to 1) buy and wear chenille sweaters because they are back in 2) make soup 3) light candles and 4) read. Every year I do a Goodreads Challenge where I arbitrarily (lightly…
Casual Friday 10.19.18
ADVICE FROM AN ENGLISH MAJOR GRADUATE I mentioned last week that I was invited to speak at a panel at my alma mater. It was an honor to be invited back and it made me feel very grateful for the career opportunities that I have had, even thought my career has been only over the…
Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes
Two weekends ago, I went to the mall — the Bath & Bodyworks store at the mall to be precise. If you’ve never been to this store in the fall, I highly encourage it. Bath & Bodyworks is a little bit too strong for me concerning their hand lotions and body sprays. BUT THEIR CANDLES…