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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At the end of each month, I share things that have made me happy, new discoveries, or recommendations that I find worthwhile. Enjoy. 1. I got myself a new pair of sneakers*, which I first saw when I was out shopping with Tanja a few weeks ago. I am trying...
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Two years ago, I shared a list of my travel essentials when I travel internationally. Not too much has changed, many of the things are still must-haves during travel, but I thought I’d update my list a little bit. The most important stuff: I might be a little paranoid, but...
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Once again, I’ll be traveling home soon and I have a bucket list of things to do when I am there. Everyone does have such a list, right? Since I haven’t been home in two years (gasp!), my list is long, but again doesn’t include much out of the ordinary,...
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STOKED | about receiving my confirmation letter that I’ll be officially starting my permanent position at my job on 4/28. My co-worker was joking that I am doing this absolutely right, by being on vacation when the effective date hits – way to start a “new” job! HOPING TO |...
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