Weekend Recap: Possession Weekend
Recap of the first weekend of December (1-2). This weekend was going to be a busy, but very exciting one - December 1st marked the day I would take possession on my new ski house! I had gone under contract in September, finally closed in mid-November, and then rented back to the previous owner for the rest of the month, so this felt like a long time coming. However, as possession day neared, I started to wish that it wasn't Saturday. My friend Lynne's baby shower was that day (which I was having to miss), and I also had my work holiday party that night (which meant a rush to get back from the mountains). Fortunately, the weather provided a great out for me. On my way to happy hour from my office in Denver Friday, it started snowing... and a few hours later, Vail Pass closed, making it impossible for me to get there to take possession. I texted the previous owner and we agreed to do the final walkthrough and key transfer on Sunday instead. Hooray! That meant I was able to sleep late on Saturday morning, and hit the gym. Earlier in the week, I joined Chuze Fitness, a regional chain of gyms that's extremely inexpensive but has all the amenities and services of a fancy gym. Up … [Continue reading]
What I Read in November 2018
I only read three books in November, so I think this year I'll be revising my goal from 100 books to 70 books. Still respectable, but realistic! Now I just need to read aggressively in December, as I'm only up to 61 so far this year. Looking forward to winter break! 4 stars: Little Fires Everywhere, by Celeste Ng: I had heard about this book from SO many people, and it did end up being really good! It was really interesting to contrast the meticulously planned Shaker Heights with Mia's rebellious creativity, and I thought the legal battle was fascinating. 3 stars: The Favorite Sister, by Jessica Knoll: I kept waiting for the murderous twist, and it didn't come till the very end - but I liked the build up! At first, all the switching between characters was distracting, but I finally got to know them halfway through and then I enjoyed it. 2 stars: An Ocean of Minutes, by Thea Lim: This book had a fascinating premise, but I just didn't love the characters - I didn't find them all that likable. I kept reading to the end, but kind of wished I had saved my time and stopped reading. Any book recommendations for me? Follow me here on Goodreads to keep up with what … [Continue reading]
Links I Love: December 9, 2018
Want to stay in bed longer? Here’s what I’ve been loving, laughing at, and getting intrigued by all week long. Now cozy up with your laptop/tablet and enjoy :) CAREER Why I Stopped Letting the Idea of a Dream Job Stress Me Out. (Man Repeller) How to research a salary and negotiate when the job title is…creative. (Well & Good NYC) The ONE reason to leave a job. (Patty Azzarello) Confessions of a U.S. Postal Worker: “We deliver Amazon packages until we drop dead.”. (Medium) Do You Really Know What Makes a Good CEO?. (Medium) Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Learned Her Most Important Lessons from Restaurants. (Bon Appetit) PRODUCTIVITY/SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY The Four-Day Work Week: Why It Works. (Zapier) Train Your Mind Using the Puppy Method. (Zen Habits) How To Stop Wasting Time On The Internet. (Barking Up the Wrong Tree) A New Case for Unsubscribing from Nearly Everything. (Cait Flanders) How to Choose to Be Happy. (Corporette) Why does anxiety seem to get even worse at night?. (Well & Good NYC) If your bad memories keep playing on repeat, here’s a one-second hack for snuffing them out. (Well & Good NYC) How to Change Your … [Continue reading]
Weekend Recap: Thanksgiving
After getting back to the car post-turkey trot (race report here), it took a while for my hands to warm up. But warm up they did, and by the time everyone else got to the car, I was done feeling sorry for myself for how cold my hands were. And I was psyched to head to my brother's boss' house across the street for post-race brunch! My brother's boss, Julie, lives in a classic and beautiful Victorian house right off Broadway in Saratoga... and when we stepped inside, I saw that not only had it been beautifully updated, but it was also decked out to the nines. Julie and her husband had gone all out with a Christmas tree in every room. And they were equally all-out with an amazing brunch of pancakes, hash, and some really unique ice cream shots. Although I was trying to eat lightly in preparation for the big meal later, I couldn't resist trying a butterscotch shot, which was delicious! After brunch, we headed home... but not till we stopped at Stewart's so I could pick up a coffee! Stewart's has amazing coffee and ice cream, and I try to go as much as I can when I'm back in upstate New York. How this store hasn't expanded beyond that local area yet, I don't … [Continue reading]
