vivi torontali

  • Spoiled Rotten

    Not caught up? Read Episodes 1-22 here. With winter in full effect, it’s been an intense 50ºF (10ºC) every day for the past week. Of course, I say that with a hint of sarcasm– lately, the northeastern US got the worst winter blast in history, reaching -20ºF (-29ºC) in some areas like upstate New York…

  • 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…