the old IsabellaTakeaways on living alone and the first three months of my “semester abroad”Re: living aloneDec 11, 2019Dec 11, 2019
the old IsabellaScattered musings on topics that have taken my mindspace recentlyFrom the past couple of weeks…Nov 20, 2019Nov 20, 2019
the old IsabellaLearning to see the world through lines and spacesSince I got to Toronto, I have been taking drawing lessons. I go once a week (or sometimes every second week), and each lesson, my art…Nov 2, 2019Nov 2, 2019
the old IsabellaFeels on being back homeIt’s crazy to think I’ve only been back in Toronto for three weeks. I have surprised myself with how quickly I’ve fallen into comfort with…Sep 23, 2019Sep 23, 2019
the old IsabellaOn life changes and moving across bordersOver the past few weeks, I’ve had the luxury of a small break from work. After my case wrapped up, I headed on vacation to Hawaii with E…Sep 8, 2019Sep 8, 2019
the old IsabellaSome thoughts on life trajectory and whether to accelerate/decelerate/stay the courseI sat on this draft for a while and debated whether I wanted to post it, as it feels a bit raw and not as thought out as I’d like. However…Aug 14, 2019Aug 14, 2019
the old IsabellaThe perpetual search for balance (and freezer/fridge/food preservation tricks)Balance, balance not?Jul 26, 2019Jul 26, 2019
the old IsabellaMy hot-ish take on why we need more etiquette trainingA few weeks ago I stumbled upon the Emily Post website and became engrossed in the many, many articles on etiquette. For context, in 1922…Jul 3, 2019Jul 3, 2019
the old IsabellaWhat is Chinese food, really? (Part II of SF Restaurants)Back with more thoughts on food in SF — covering a couple new categories here.Jun 18, 2019Jun 18, 2019