Weekly R.E.P.O.R.T: January 15-21, 2024
Alison Pegg
Brrr….winter finally arrived this week.
It’s been awhile since we’ve had ODR season in Ohio. This was a week where I broke out all the winter gear, and then some, as we never made it above freezing, once.
I kind of love the freezing temps though. The sun is shining and reflecting off the snow-covered ground, everything just looks gorgeous. And here’s hoping the the temps killed all.the.bugs come this summer.
Without further ado, here’s Weekly Report #3.
Reading
Like every Swiftie, the New Heights podcast has become regular listening for me. I love how each week, regardless of what they’re talking about, Jason and Travis’ brotherly bond is front and center. This story from The Athletic is a third-person extension of that, sharing the brother’s shenanigans (and then some) during their college days.
Eating
Tuna Pasta Salad
Salad inspiration from Whole Foods
My lunch prepping continued this week, trekking to the office in sub-zero temps. This week’s lunch was inspired by a salad I saw at the Whole Food’s hot bar, turkey cranberry walnut salad. I subbed tuna for turkey, added some pasta, and used some leftover holiday pecans instead of walnuts. Here’s everything I used:
1 can tuna in olive oil
1 box Banza chick pea pasta
3 stalks celery, chopped
Handful of dried cranberries
Handful of chopped pecans
Dressing: olive oil, italian seasoning, cracked pepper
Serve over arugula dressed in olive oil (I like Graza “Drizzle”).
Playing
There’s something about jazz music that makes any room’s vibes immediately cozy. I’ve been trading my holiday big band for something a little more subdued, jazz piano. This playlist from Apple Music has been delightful this January, its a perfect cozy antidote to the freezing temps outside.
Obsessing
In winter, I’m always on the hunt for a shoulder bag that is sleek and can help me schlep all the extras that winter requires. I think this Kaan bucket bag might be it. I spotted it first on TikTok (of course) and have yet to pull the trigger because I can’t decide what colour to get. Part of me loves the mocha, but the mocha-black (currently sold out) is chefs kiss.
Recommending
Citrus Chamomile Tea (Mighty Leaf)
I’ve had a lot of screen time this week - a full week of work, reading Iron Flame on my kindle app, and catching the last two eps of My Demon. During week’s like these, I love a cup of chamomile tea at night to help unwind after all the blue light exposure. This citrus blend is especially lovely, its super fragrant and the perfect night cap.
Treating
I love browsing through beauty brands’ offerings for Lunar New Year. The brands that do it well always have an exclusive shade on offer that, in my experience, is gorgeous. Case in point: Tower 28’s Beach Please Cream Blush in Dumpling Hour. Tower 28’s formula is one of my favourites, this shade is the perfect “cold girl” blush for the winter months (it’s also gorgeous as a lip stain too). Their jelly gloss is another one of my faves, this clear version with gold shimmer is so flattering and so, so fun. I picked mine up at Sephora a few weeks ago, sadly, their sold out. =(.
Cover Photo by Arūnas Naujokas on Unsplash