I’m running out of ideas for the newsletter! So here are some my current favorites
products on rotation
AHC sun stick - glides on and feels light and moisturizing. Really easy to apply and convenient, especially for travel
Bobbi brown lip tints - super moisturizing and has a hint of color
OPI Kyoto Nail Polish - the perfect pearl white color that goes with everything
Therabreath mouth wash - really mild and refreshing! no alcohol
what i’m reading
Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron - a self help book to help people foster/discover their creative talents and skills. Ayanah has been leading the book club and it’s been an interesting challenge and routine!
The Paris Review - Jenny gifted me this quarterly magazine and it includes art, interviews, poetry, and prose essay. Easy to pick up and put down. I loved the short story “An Eye in the Throat” by Samantha Schweblin
Mayumu by Abu Baling - filipino-american dessert cookbook. Looks so colorful and delicious! I want to try to make the lychee madeline with hibiscus tea glaze and dried rose petals (anyone have a madeline tray?)
how i’m slowing down
Refurbished Gameboy - I traded in my old gameboy to get a voucher for a newly refurbished one which backlights the screen to be brighter. A gift to my inner child!
Derwent Inktense Watercolor pencils - easy to use and fun way to draw and paint with watercolor
what i’m enjoying
Watching my nasturtiums bloom (plus eating them or putting them in drinks :) )
Cold noodles - the perfect meal or meal prep for hotter days. some favorites:
Naengmyun - korean buckwheat chilled noodles topped with soy marinated eggs, cucumber, asian pears, and slices of beef
Soba with soy sauce, sesame oil, and/or peanut butter and various veggies and protein
what i’m consuming
TILClimate - “Today I learned” climate podcast from MIT. Short and informative
Drinks at momma’s grocery & wine - $40 wine club is a steal (2 nice bottles a month). Also really enjoyed Unified Ferment’s non-alcoholic Nigiri Green fermented drink (has an amazing green tea flavor)
June’s favorite songs