Here's where I am:
Listening to:TV shows –
Succession: DARK, it's the kind of show you hate to love but it draws you in.
The Queen's Gambit: I'm obsessed with the main character's dresses. Very well done. Beautiful sets, phenomenal acting.
Pride & Prejudice (1995): super 1995. Feels like a soap opera. Dramatic. Overdone.
Disney Sing-Along: Fun to watch with kids.
The Wire: not a favorite of mine.
Movies –
The Night They Saved Christmas: my mom's favorite movie when I was a kid.
When Harry Met Sally: Because we bought pastrami from Katz's Deli. Feels like a good depiction of my relationship with a friend and our constant arguing.
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey: recommended to me. It's a musical. It's ok. Well done but not a favorite.
Bridget Jones's Diary: After watching Pride & Prejudice, this felt like a logical choice.
The Polar Express: with one of the kids I'm watching.
Eating:
homemade croissants
homemade croissants
baked pears with honey and cinnamon
pastitsio (Greek lasagna)
caramel
Mariage Frères tea (in an advent calendar)
Katz's Deli pastrami + rye, mustard, pickles
pizza with fresh basil
chicken pot pie
freshly ground peanut butter!
Australian Anzac cookies
Trying new wines.
Remembering:
Previous years and travel during the holiday season. Snow in Canada, a gorgeous beach in Egypt, time with friends in DC, our attempt at travel last year....
Planning:
Christmas gifts and when to ship them.
working on a photo book.
Anxious about:
a friend. Are we friends; are we not? I've almost decided to just cut my losses, which I've done so many times before. And yet this person always returns to my life. But we don't talk. Except when we do. Oh, complications!
Interested to Know:
Shopping:
Quarantine Notes:
Anxious about:
a friend. Are we friends; are we not? I've almost decided to just cut my losses, which I've done so many times before. And yet this person always returns to my life. But we don't talk. Except when we do. Oh, complications!
Interested to Know:
what Christmas will be like this year.
Shopping:
• Anthropologie Adriana Lace Tunic in maroon and black
• Anthropologie Sara Pointelle Fringed Kimono in pink
• Anthropologie Pilcro Talia Corduroy Mini Skirt in navy
• Anthropologie Pilcro Devenne Pointelle Pullover in white
• Anthropologie Kieran Belt in honey
• Free People Sweet Pea Tank in ivory and polar from Nordstrom Rack
• Free People Prudence Pullover in red
• Free People Eclair cardi in mauve moon and neo mint
• Free People Lou Jean Babydoll Dress in rust
• Free People We the Free Sunny Side Mini Dress in black
Reading:
Nothing.
Quarantine Notes:
Now, 3 months out of quarantine:
• It's rough deciding what counts as covid exposure and what doesn't. It's also frustrating going into a store where masks aren't required. Or dealing with family that aren't taking this seriously.
• I've needed lots of downtimes the past month which has resulted in lots of movies and tv shows. Relaxing and doing nothing.
• The people I work for just moved, so I'm getting tons of (what feels like) exercise breaking down their boxes and taking them to the street.
• Started doing yoga and stretching through the Weight Watchers program. The back stretches feel so good.
• Excited to ship Christmas gifts and make cookies for family!
