At the end of each month, I share things that have made me happy, new discoveries, or recommendations that I find worthwhile. Enjoy. 1. This dress that I wore to the wedding and communion in Germany (I got it on sale at Macy’s, can’t find a link unfortunately). It’s...
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As you know, because I mentioned it a few times here and there, I have recently started going to cycling classes. What you don’t know is that I had thought about going for months already, always changing my mind last minute and promising myself “next week, you’ll go”, and then...
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FEELING | emotionally jetlagged. I’ve been thinking about writing a whole separate blog post about the phenomenon. It’s so real every time I travel internationally. CHERISHING | all the precious memories I made the last few weeks. TRYING TO | get back into my routine at work and with my...
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Around the Interwebs Master your email with these essential Gmail tips. Coffee and creamer gradient chart. Which one is yours? (That made me LOL… I am probably an E1 or A5.) Do not disturb iPhone update. Signs that need proofreading. LOL If women completed work based on the percentage of...
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Hi strangers. I am writing to you from the fog that is having your heart split between two worlds. I just returned from my long-anticipated trip overseas and it was everything that I hoped for and more. But – as always after each visit – I am emotionally hungover...
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A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara (★★★★☆) Man, this book. I had such a hard time getting through it, partially because it revolved around such a heavy, dreadful topic (abuse, self-harm) and partially because I was frustrated by the plot. The writing itself was beautiful, one of the most beautiful...
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Today, I invited my friend Tanja to take over my blog and help me keep this space alive while I am in Germany visiting family and friends. Hi, my name is Tanja and I have been living in the US for almost 12 years. I’m, like San, a German (dual)...
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I raved about the tortellini soup that I’ve been making a few times recently and I thought I would post my tweak from the original recipe that I found on “The Modern Proper”. What really makes this tortellini stand out, IMHO, is the creamy tomato base. We lightened up the...
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