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Issue #236: A Year Ago, I Completely Changed the Way I Eat and Cook
A TCM-informed diet.
Mar 3
Sunday Edition: Basically Fresh Jasmine and Pixie Tangerines in a Post
Off-the-cuff updates and recs I’d bring up over a coffee catch-up with a friend.
Mar 1

February 2026

This Immunity-Boosting Smoothie Tastes Like a Fancy Orange Julius
Packed with ginger, turmeric, and vitamin C. 💫
Feb 26
Issue #235: Am I Allowed to Admit I'm Having a Hard Time with Turning 34?
Here come the mid-thirties.
Feb 24
Sunday Edition: 15 Hyper-Curated Playlists for Running, Chilling, and Cooking
What music have you been loving lately?
Feb 22
Issue #234: My 3-Day Food Diary and How I Approach Groceries and Cooking in the Van
Simple, small space cooking.
Feb 17
Sunday Edition: My Favorite "Easy" Tops as a Blue Jeans Enthusiast
My go-to blouses, tees, and tanks.
Feb 15
Issue #233: The Allure of Simplicity (and Why It Feels Impossible to Achieve)
Less busywork, more living.
Feb 10
Sunday Edition: 5 Recs I Need You to You Know About (!)
Everything I cooked, read, and wore this week.
Feb 8
Issue #232: My Actual Monthly Expenses and 5 Changes I'm Making to My Finances in 2026
Plus the spreadsheet I use for tracking everything.
Feb 3
Sunday Edition: Take Care of Your Physical Body
Plus the best protein hot chocolate.
Feb 1

January 2026

Issue #231: Every Book and Movie I Can't Wait to Come Out in 2026 (Plus a Downloadable Calendar)
And my plans for the year ahead. 👀
Jan 27
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