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this year in photos

This year was all about exploring nature (I walked over 3.3 million steps!), and finding pockets of joy whenever or wherever I could. Here are some of the highlights...

a breathtaking sunrise | these flourless peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are a hit (recipe here) | a fun-filled day at the Los Angeles Zoo | admiring this rainy sunset from the passenger seat | a moment of reflection at the waterfall | my Julian Book House haul (I'm a huge fan of the Booktown Mystery series) | an enchanted trail | a month of meeting my daily step goals (My best month!)

my birthday wish list

Looking forward to the long holiday weekend, I can't wait to spend time with my family, eat a copious amount of Thanksgiving turkey and sides, and celebrate a milestone birthday (Yay!!). What's more, I plan on baking this mouthwatering triple chocolate cheesecake in lieu of cake!

I don't expect much for my birthday, but these are the gifts I hope to unwrap...

1. the wager by david grann | bookshop.org
2. pride & prejudice "fond of walking" hat | for wednesday's child (etsy)
3. vincent van gogh "sunflowers" lego set | lego
4. the house across the lake by riley sager | bookshop.org
5. station eleven by emily st. john mandel | bookshop.org

holiday collection pt. 2

holiday collection pt. 1