After five days in New York City, I am now heading to London. My NYC trip was great — the snowstorms and jetlag didn’t get the better of me, although I clearly underestimated the weather.
My only disappointment? I didn’t get to see the Kia LaBeija exhibition at Fotografiska.
Here’s a rec: next time you’re in NY, try Coppelia’s brunch in Chelsea — they make the best fries.
This Week’s Playlist
We’ll start with a sightseeing walk in the West Village, followed by a Korean cafe vlog, a soothing study playlist, and friends trying ASMR for the first time (in a coffee shop!).
Then, we have a 45-mn “study with me” session, a Pomodoro session in Hogwarts, some chill guitar, and more!
In the Media
Starbucks partnered with Amazon to create “pickup-only” Starbucks places, but it’s slowly destroying its brand image…
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Dua Lipa was recently accused of plagiarism. A musicologist explains why there’s more to the story than sonic similarities…
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More Cool Stuff
I tried Future Me yesterday and sent an email to my future self… it will pop up in my mailbox in exactly 5 years. This isn’t just fun — it also allows you to deeply reflect on your life, where you are, and where you want to be.
At the moment, I’m obsessed with this Chai Latte recipe.
A Question for You
In each newsletter, I’ll share a prompt for anyone to answer — just hit the “comment” button below to participate.
This week’s prompt:
What are some ways you could spend quality time with family and friends in the upcoming month?