vivi torontali

  • Reasons to celebrate

    Not caught up? Read Episodes 1-20 here. I have found many reasons to celebrate over the past few days. Copenhagen received its first coating of snow and its first taste of the holiday season. In America, you know ‘tis the season when Mariah Carey breaks out of her block of ice once again to sing…

  • Gathering in the kingdom

    Not caught up? Read Episodes 1-18 here. It feels like it’s been one day but also a million years since I published my last post. As they say, time flies when you’re having fun. The past twelve days have been an absolute whirlwind– I struggled to balance having guests and being social, working, keeping up…

  • Amusements, sights, and pretty lights

    Not caught up? Read Episodes 1-17 here. After graduating college I was forced to grapple with the thought of never experiencing a school break again. To my surprise, fall break, or “autumn holiday,” is upon us, and it is more present than ever. Not only do the students get a break from attending classes, much…

  • No hygge for the wicked

    Not caught up? Read episodes 1-15 here. It’s hard to write an episode when all my time is taken up by blog-worthy events. I’ve barely had any time to hygge this past week from all the working and socializing, but when I have a minute to relax I take full advantage by engaging with my…

  • I got a job!

    Not caught up? Read Episodes 1-11 here. That’s right, you read that correctly. After about three months of living here, I finally got employed. A couple days ago, I was very anxious because it seems like all hope was lost– I only applied for jobs I thought I was totally qualified for, yet it seems…