The Color Run! How Marie and I set our sights on not being hindered by being sick.

Dear Lucia, What’s up? Why haven’t you answered our messenger darts game?? Afraid to lose??? Today I write to you about the Color Run. The Color Run (aka “The Happiest 5k On the Planet”) started in 2011 as an effort to make exercise fun and family inclusive. It is inspired by other 5ks like the…… Continue reading The Color Run! How Marie and I set our sights on not being hindered by being sick.

Single origin cocoa beans, or how I discovered chocolate is more than just a sugar fix

Dear Alex, Did you know that almost a half of Mongolia’s population lives in the capital of Ulaanbaatar? Wait, wrong topic. Did you know that cocoa beans that are harvested in different regions and processed on different farms have different tastes that can provide a nuanced experience when eating chocolate that show hints of flavor…… Continue reading Single origin cocoa beans, or how I discovered chocolate is more than just a sugar fix

Thriving in The Cult 2.0: Gumballs, Learning Ukrainian, Commander

Dear Lucia, It’s me again (no shit). In the next few days I should be getting info on whether or not I have an apartment to move in to. Finding a new place to live has been incredibly stressful. 1.5 months ago our landlord told us that his family wanted to move into the house…… Continue reading Thriving in The Cult 2.0: Gumballs, Learning Ukrainian, Commander

Agust D: D-Day and significance of being honest

Dear Alex, As you know, I’ve been a Kpop fan for a good handful of years now. Most notably, a follower of BTS (and TXT as of this summer but that’s a whole ‘nother blog post). Agust D (DT Suga – Deagu Town Suga), aka Suga, aka Min Yoongi released his third solo album on…… Continue reading Agust D: D-Day and significance of being honest

Touring Iceland

Howdy Lucia!! It has been a fuckin week. For sure. I am finally recovering from driving for about 3 days straight showing my friend around Iceland. The first day we did the Golden Circle, plus a few of my extra special stops, including Friðheimar and Gamla Laugin. The second day we drove all the way…… Continue reading Touring Iceland