weekly report

hello.

thank you for all the love and support on yesterday’s post about minimal living in a world of over consumption. i’m gathering that most of us are craving simplicity- a stable career that feels reciprocal and provides us with a dreamy lived-in and loved home, good food, friendship, intellectual conversations, books, etc. we deserve that, don’t you think?

today’s letter is short and sweet- a weekly report filled with things i’m loving and recommending.

weekly report:

reading:

donna tartt once said in an interview, “it’s better to know one book intimately than a hundred superficially.”

i’ve been writing a short list of all the books i think are worth rereading. maybe i’ll make a post about this. i tend to rush through books because there’s so many i want to read and not enough hours in the day. sometimes i with i could lay on top of my books and learn through osmosis.

i’ve been using the blinkist app to help me understand major key points of books that are more complex and that has helped immensely. i highly recommend it if you’re someone who enjoys a more analytical approach to reading.

revolution at point zero by silvia federici: this book explores the intersections of feminism and capitalism, focusing on how reproductive labor and housework are essential to understanding and challenging capitalist systems. federici argues for the recognition and transformation of these often-overlooked aspects of labor.

the passion according to g.h. by clarice lispector: an exploration of existential crisis and self-discovery, this novel delves into the protagonist's intense psychological journey after a disturbing encounter, highlighting themes of identity, spirituality, and human existence.

the difficulty of being by jean cocteau: these essays offer insights into the struggles and joys of the artistic life, providing a candid look at his thoughts on creativity, identity, and the human condition.

the goldfinch by donna tartt: this story follows the life of theo decker, whose traumatic childhood and subsequent struggles are intertwined with his possession of a priceless painting. the story examines themes of loss, beauty, and the impact of art on human life.

the odyssey by homer (translated by emily wilson): the story is about the adventures of odysseus as he strives to return home after the trojan war. wilson's translation brings a fresh, accessible perspective to this timeless tale of heroism, resilience, and the quest for home.

eating:

my kitchen is my sanctuary

-blueberries (warm blueberry pie with vanilla bean ice cream)

-pesto with pine nuts

-coffee cake

playing:

-overthink podcast

-classical music (i’ll share a secret playlist i made recently with some of my favorite classical songs)

-rewatching sex in the city for comfort and for wondering

-sermon from fran lebowitz

obsessing:

-afternoon treats.

-doing things to make me smarter

-kindle reading: i won’t shut up about this, i know. this truly is my new obsession. never in my wildest dreams did i think i would ever be a kindle reader, but alas…

recommending:

-subscriptions to your favorite publications (here are some of mine): the new yorker, jstor, the new york times, the new york review of books, lit hub, the paris review. this is such a treat to gift to yourself, and it’s especially great if you’re into reading interesting articles to discuss with friends over coffee or dinner.

-watching a film or rereading a book from your childhood that was meaningful to you: for example, matilda, frog and toad, etc. as an adult, you’ll discover new meaning and it sheds profound insight about life and purpose.

-regime des fleurs: tears for spring/summer, falling trees for autumn/winter. both of these fragrances hold deep fond memories for me and i will always recommend them.

treating:

-bonilla a la vista chips (these are too expensive, i will probably just get the bag even though the bucket is tempting)

-this tiny rose reading room chair

that’s all for today. tell me your weekly report down in the comments.

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i love you.

bye.

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