I’m trying to spice things up while I work so I’m listening through Rolling Stone’s top 100 albums of all time during the day. I’m excited to see how much this throws off my Spotify recommendations.

41/50: Tess of the D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy ✅ This had some of the lowest reviews on StoryGraph of all the books on my classics list, but, I don’t know, I couldn’t put it down! Good writing, and I didn’t see the ending coming at all. Pleasantly surprised!

It is currently cheaper for me to go to Iceland than it is to go visit family in Michigan this summer. 😅

Sometimes when I make a small typo in an email at work, I won’t fix it on purpose just so people know it’s a human replying and not AI

Did I come back from France with tons of photos of the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe? Nah, just a bunch of pictures of doors and things 😆

Hello jet lag, my old friend…

Too old for an afternoon coffee in the states, but not in Europe!

Just saw someone in a Green Bay Packers shirt in Lyon, France, further proving that I can’t escape it

Je ne sais pas, I think I like France a lot

Paris is not for people pleasing Americans 😂

PDX is such an elite airport. Had a lovely lunch at Grassa today. At Sea Tac now paying $15 for a Rainier.

Some blue sky (and wildflowers!) for Bluesky

If I wait a while to start a new book that just means I really liked the book before.

Okay, yeah, I ended up really enjoying this one. Not my usual style but thought it was pretty great!

You know, if The Pitt wanted to make a good, old-fashioned 24 episode season that goes from day shift to night shift they’d absolutely have an audience.

Nothing like a little System of a Down while I work

Figured I’d read the book before I watch the movie 💁🏼‍♀️

This 💯

Running complaint of the day: Wind

Cat tax

Oh look, my 2026 watch tan line has begun.

Is it technically spring? Yes Does it feel like spring? Not at the moment Am I going to get my winter jacket back out even if I probably should? Absolutely not

For some reason I didn’t see this in person but I’m glad to know this was happening now

Rear Window (1954) Directed by Alfred Hitchcock starring Grace Kelly, James Stewart and Thelma Ritter.

I had no expectations for Dicken’s Great Expectations, but after less than 100 pages in I gotta admit that I’m hooked. I would’ve never picked this up if it wasn’t on my list of “classics everyone should read”. And that’s exactly why I’m doing this.

I just learned that Anthony Bourdain was 44 when he wrote the book that really launched everything we will remember him for. Gonna remind myself of this whenever I feel like I'm getting too old to pursue anything new.

I always swore I’d never sign up for a marathon because the training takes so much time, but there is a liiittle part of me that wants to do one. Just once.

Caught my partners cold and needed to take the day off today, but I can’t help but think it’s been about as good as a sick day can get - I watched some Anthony Bourdain and will probably finish this book. The only thing that would’ve made this better is if I could fully breathe through my nose. 🤣

Overheard someone telling their friend they asked ChatGPT for legal advice last night and they were being completely serious. We are so doomed.

Only two more days until my car clock is the right time again!

Just got back from my run and saw the first cherry blossoms of the year! Unfortunately, that means the Bradford pear trees are going to start blooming, too. But at least the cherry blossoms will be nice. 🌸 #iykyk

Oh no, starting another book that has a family tree at the beginning just like last one I read. More names to keep straight. 😅

I didn’t realize this took me so long to read! I liked it but I think that speaks to how invested I was in it. I was into the story while I was reading it, just wasn’t eager to pick it up every night. Still, it’s definitely beautifully written and I can see why it’s a classic.

The best thing about living in Vancouver, Washington is that when I travel I can just say I live in Vancouver and people just assume I’m Canadian. I prefer it that way these days.

Lots of fun at Providence Park last night #rctid

One of us is going to have to change. @mkat90.bsky.social

Win or lose, I bet it feels so good to be done with your event at the Olympics.

I don’t know that I can handle watching any more Olympic figure skating. I just feel so bad when they fall. 🫣

I’ve read a lot of Irving novels but haven’t watched any of the movies. Checking out one of my favorites tonight: The World According to Garp.

One of my favorite pictures I’ve taken, just wish I had had my real camera for it instead of my iPhone 😅

Not a hot take but the more I think about the commercials from yesterday the more grossed out I feel. AI, sports betting, and weight loss? I guess I’m not the target audience for most things these days.

Started getting the feeling Gaga might appear during the halftime show earlier today. Ya girl just knows. 😂

Tom Brady is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League for 23 seasons. He spent his first 20 seasons with the New England Patriots and was a central contributor to the franchise's dynasty from 2001 to 2019.

I’ve never been able to root for the “local” team in the Super Bowl before. Go Seahawks!

Lost count of how many people are wearing Seahawks gear at Costco today #gohawks

"I only watch the super bowl for the commercials" yeah man I also invest 4 hours of my life watching something I'm not interested in just to be advertised to. That's normal.

What I expected: 1 hour Uber, 40 mins in security What I got: half hour Uber, 5 minutes in security Guess I better make myself cozy in the airport for a while! (Not mad about it, just surprised)

I think I’m alone in this but I just wish more people asked me about my tattoos.

I’m not antisocial and have talked to A LOT of people at this work retreat, but I’m also really enjoying sneaking off on my own when I can. A warm rooftop patio in between meetings was exactly what I needed today.

I don’t really like flying but I do love to be in an airport