On Endings

Have you ever started to read a book more slowly solely because you did not want the story to end? Taken more breaks, put it away for longer, and used it as a treat to read whenever you felt sad? I for one did this for the first time when I read Haruki Murakami’s NorwegianContinue reading “On Endings”

Cooking Diaries: “Failure is part of the Art”

Back in December, I went through a rough patch where I was feeling mentally, emotionally, and physically drained. The weekend prior to my final exams was spent in bed moping and sopping around, and watching hours and hours of Claire from the Bon Appétit test kitchen. Actually, I also watched other videos created by BonContinue reading “Cooking Diaries: “Failure is part of the Art””

Where Are You REALLY From?

Everyone has pet peeves. Be it related to other people’s appearances, personal hygiene, or habits. Some people cannot stand certain smells or sounds, while others are utterly disgusted by certain behavior. My biggest pet peeve is very specific: I hate it when people ask me where I am really from. I hate it even moreContinue reading “Where Are You REALLY From?”

Christmas Movies Galore: Netflix 2019 Edition

Jolly good, Christmas has passed! Now that all of us have gained loads of weight after overeating during the holidays, it is time to eat a little more while binge watching the only thing more disgustingly sweet than peppermint candy canes: Christmas movies. Ever since the beginning of November, Netflix has been releasing new moviesContinue reading “Christmas Movies Galore: Netflix 2019 Edition”

Sona’s Top 10 Murakami Books

Chances are that, if you have ever had any personal contact with me, I have ranted to you about my love for Haruki Murakami. To be fair, it is one of my many obsessions I can talk about for hours and hours. Especially once I’ve had some wine. Me and Murakami’s story is simple: IContinue reading “Sona’s Top 10 Murakami Books”