Perfect timing. I needed a new playlist for this morning’s bike ride. The thing I loved about climbing (20 years ago when I was actually climbing on a weekly basis) is how I would be so scared of falling that I couldn’t think of anything else but the next hold. It was the greatest escape from thought. Maybe time to look for scarier/harder routes?
Congrats to you and Anya. Iris and I spent our first two years long distance with lots of international travel together. It’s lovely to realize that your travel buddy is also a great roommate. And if I can offer one piece of unsolicited relationship advice: you can each buy your own preferred Greek yogurt and still love each other unconditionally. (Mine was Fage until I discovered the Whole Foods generic brand, which I stocked up on like crazy. I still mourn it here in Oaxaca.)
Oh trust me, I'm looking for scarier routes - the bruises and burns will prove it. I think my mind goes wack in the interstitial time between climbs, actually. Alternatively, I find peace while riding my bike sometimes.. dodging potholes seems to be enough to keep my mind occupied.
It's funny you mention the greek yogurt - Fage is Anya's current fav but I'm all for the big bucket deal at Costco. We consume so much greek yogurt that we now buy both :)
Terrific read as always. I’m so happy for you and Anya Bru. I can’t wait to visit Austin soon and see the home you both are building together.
An idea for a quip:
Sing while you cook. Whether you’re chopping veggies, searing meat, or baking a cake - it’s a great time to belt your heart out to whatever tune is in your head. Makes things much more enjoyable.
I’m going to have your summer playlist on repeat, thank u for your curated services 🙏🏽
it has been a decade for me to learn how to learn when I learn, sleep when I sleep, and play when I play. I was making a to-do list indeed the night before and found myself staring at the ceiling at 2am. btw, congrats to the move-in-together. I treasure the sense of being the owner of our space and our routine so much ever since my wife and I moved in together back in 2020 (even if we are just renting). The late night's chat in the dark in the living room while our two kids were asleep are the best. I hope you two will find your soul even closer in the years to come.
Perfect timing. I needed a new playlist for this morning’s bike ride. The thing I loved about climbing (20 years ago when I was actually climbing on a weekly basis) is how I would be so scared of falling that I couldn’t think of anything else but the next hold. It was the greatest escape from thought. Maybe time to look for scarier/harder routes?
Congrats to you and Anya. Iris and I spent our first two years long distance with lots of international travel together. It’s lovely to realize that your travel buddy is also a great roommate. And if I can offer one piece of unsolicited relationship advice: you can each buy your own preferred Greek yogurt and still love each other unconditionally. (Mine was Fage until I discovered the Whole Foods generic brand, which I stocked up on like crazy. I still mourn it here in Oaxaca.)
Oh trust me, I'm looking for scarier routes - the bruises and burns will prove it. I think my mind goes wack in the interstitial time between climbs, actually. Alternatively, I find peace while riding my bike sometimes.. dodging potholes seems to be enough to keep my mind occupied.
It's funny you mention the greek yogurt - Fage is Anya's current fav but I'm all for the big bucket deal at Costco. We consume so much greek yogurt that we now buy both :)
Terrific read as always. I’m so happy for you and Anya Bru. I can’t wait to visit Austin soon and see the home you both are building together.
An idea for a quip:
Sing while you cook. Whether you’re chopping veggies, searing meat, or baking a cake - it’s a great time to belt your heart out to whatever tune is in your head. Makes things much more enjoyable.
I’m going to have your summer playlist on repeat, thank u for your curated services 🙏🏽
I do sometimes sing while I cook - I love that one! I often think of songs that you should cover, but I forget to send them to you.
Waiting eagerly for you to visit too :)
it has been a decade for me to learn how to learn when I learn, sleep when I sleep, and play when I play. I was making a to-do list indeed the night before and found myself staring at the ceiling at 2am. btw, congrats to the move-in-together. I treasure the sense of being the owner of our space and our routine so much ever since my wife and I moved in together back in 2020 (even if we are just renting). The late night's chat in the dark in the living room while our two kids were asleep are the best. I hope you two will find your soul even closer in the years to come.
I appreciate the kind words, Franco! And yeah I totally get the 2am ceiling stares - makes me hate my ceiling fan sometimes.