So many books. So little time. I have one month left to finish up my 2016 Reading Challenge, and currently have 5 books piled up on my nightstand that are all in queue to be read in December. Some of these books have been waiting patiently on my nightstand since summer while others are much more…
Archives for November 2016
Thanksgiving 2016
Alex and I hosted Thanksgiving 2016 at our home. Alex’s sister took the Amtrak down from NYC to join us, as well as one of our favorite DC couples. We started our day off early, as I signed us up for the 15th Annual SOME Turkey Trot. Running Turkey Trots on Thanksgiving morning is a long standing tradition…
Overrated Reads | Volume No. 4
I’ve been plowing away at my fall reading list. So far, I’ve finished four out of the six must reads. I’ve very much enjoyed all of the ones read, so far. Today’s overrated reads includes three recents books that I’ve read in between — the filler books, if I may. All three of the books from todays post…
How to Maintain a Perfectly Balanced Life
We are busy. We have a lot of things going on in any given week. Like a painful amount. Staying well grounded, and spreading your attention, energy, and focus evenly in multiple aspects can be tough at times. So today, I’m sharing a few tips on how to feel calm, grounded, clear-headed, and motivated. Because…
Money Diaries | Volume No. 1
I don’t know about you, but I can’t stop, wont’ stop, reading Refinery29’s Money Diaries. It’s beyond fun and addicting to read. BTW, you’re welcome for the next hour of entertainment while you’re at the office on a Monday… I thought it would be neat to do something similar with my week — though, I’ll save the…
NYC in 36 Hours
My cousin and his wife became new parents in late September. They decided to keep the gender a secret, let alone the fact that they were carrying two babies! So imagine our surprise when everyone gets an early morning phone call one bleak Thursday, announcing that not only is their baby girl here, alive, and healthy —…