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My R.E.M. cycle is a mess and upon reading the delectable book- The Intimacy Experiment by Rosie Danan, I found a new routine. The book features a monologue with a misty eye inducing Breakup guide, full of little ways to make the emotional pain more manageable. One of those mentioned always lighting candles at night, and how easy it is to find more at T.J. Maxx when the wicks are finished! I’ve started transitioning to candles and soft lights in the evening as a sort of medieval process and I must say it’s an exquisite soft lighting
Oct 14, 2024
Related Recs
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Lighting a few taper candles, turning on my candle warmer on low for some extra aroma (currently burning a candle from Penrose Candles in Portland called "Scents of Oregon: Summer Rain", with notes of rain + soil + oakmoss + noble fir), and under a solid blanket.Lighting a few taper candles, turning on my candle warmer on low for some extra aroma (currently burning a candle from Penrose Candles in Portland called "Scents of Oregon: Summer Rain", with notes of rain + soil + oakmoss + noble fir), and under a solid blanket. Staying cozy and relaxed before bed.
Jan 2, 2025
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We’re nothing without our cozy rituals
Jan 16, 2024
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I got a big beeswax candle and started doing my bedtime routine by just candle light it’s great it makes me feel like medieval gwyneth paltrow
Feb 16, 2024
Top Recs from @gabobinson
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- The grocery store franchise closest to you is possibly overcharging, so sometimes groceries become a sort of Halloween style I buy fruit from here, pantry things from here, etc etc
- Lots of free things to do with a library card!! so many museums have discounted / free admission, the Met for example allows you to do a suggested donation when showing a library card
- Obvious but tap water is 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻 no need to buy fancy water when going out to eat (and on this note I always carry around a reusable water bottle and one of those little electric fans bc the temperature outside never matches the subway)
- There is no greater joy than getting a blanket and a book and people watching on Sheep Meadow/the Mall/ at any park
- Explore the other boroughs!!
- It’s so cliche but you can stumble upon so many fun restaurants, events, bars, shops, concerts, museums, etc etc by just strolling around
- In tandem with the above I sometimes check the Time Out NY website, the New York Times daily newsletter, New York Magazine. The New Yorker, etc for inspiration and info about things going on
- Citymapper is your bff for navigating the subway/bus/transit/walking/etc and is great with keeping you posted on any delays
- On this note also always check an MTA app or citymapper etc to see if trains are running, can save you time and sanity
- So many free concerts and events at places like the 92nd Street Y, in Bryant Park, SummerStage in Central Park
- If you like TV you can go to tapings of shows or get paid to be part of the studio audience on websites like 1iota or Shadow Casting and Productions
- Also can get lots of free things from pop ups that different brands host throughout the city, my roommate usually finds them on instagram
- Join the free rewards program of your favorite coffee place / grocery store/ etc
Feb 21, 2024
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- Sporcle, I love the blank map quizzes and what a perfect way to realize ooo I don’t know enough and I need to learn more
- Poptropica for when you want to go on a little quest
- Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure bc how else will I learn about what chic people are up to??
- this may not count but youtube dot com to watch BBC live lounge
- Merriam Webster bc those divas have a magnificent cross word
Mar 10, 2024
Call me Kylie Minogue bc I can’t get this out of my head diva!! I think about it on most days and cannot stop hearing every beautiful, somber, heartbreaking, yearning line!! I want to print it out and put it everywhere !! I want to lay on the floor and wallow in it!!
Feb 16, 2024