Sunshine makes me want to breathe in florals. I decided to drink them instead with a grapefruit and gin cocktail.
Author: The Chemistress
Discipline: How to Get from the Couch to the Wine 10K
Discipline: "Do or do not, there is no try." How tacky is it to pick your daily mantra from Star Wars? Yoda, however, is a man after my own heart. Life can be very simple. You did the thing or you didn't. I'm sure you had plenty of wonderful, well-intentioned, good reasons for not doing … Continue reading Discipline: How to Get from the Couch to the Wine 10K
How to Make Sugar Scrubs
I looooooooove a good sugar scrub. Where once my pale, sensitive baby skin feared smearing itself in sugar and oil lest the bacteria take hold and make me break out, I now luxuriate in a scrub at least weekly. Why? It's so cheap and easy, why wouldn't you? Every scrub I make comes together in … Continue reading How to Make Sugar Scrubs
Roses, Roses Everywhere (And I Just Might Drink Them)
Roses, Roses Everywhere As Valentine's Day approaching, roses are springing up everywhere. I'm reminded of the days I worked for Whole Foods where Valentine's meant pulling all the girls up to pose for super rose sales. They insisted the men would need "a feminine touch" to help choose. Really, we think I have a feminine touch? But … Continue reading Roses, Roses Everywhere (And I Just Might Drink Them)
On Sundays, We Eat Paella
"Get up." "But I'm tired. I don't want to get up. "But, it's time to go. 'Cause if we don't make it to the next Metro, then we don't make it to the Paella Place as soon as it opens. And we already know they're full because they weren't taking reservations yesterday, so we have … Continue reading On Sundays, We Eat Paella
Berlin: How To Not Get “TAKEN”
"Where are you going?" "Where are you going?" The emerald VW pulled up beside me has the sunroof open. From the street corner, it's almost as easy to look down into the car as it is to look through it. Jazz blares from the speakers, and there's a green glass bottle in the cup holder … Continue reading Berlin: How To Not Get “TAKEN”
The Chemistry of Places
Places can be many things. Some places are energetic. Some, solemn and reverent. Some fantastic. And some so utterly constricting I can't stand it. I've been to a lot of places, and I want to share them with you.
New Year, New You? Maybe Just New Year, New Habits
What can you do to adjust your attitude and take on the New Year?? It could be something as simple as buying a planner.
On Giving Tuesday -What Do You Give?
On Giving Tuesday, how do you decide how much to give?
When In Doubt -Pivot
What do you do when you're in a rut? Don't quit the project. Just pivot a bit.
The Chemistress 