Jodythinks.com

The human heart was—and remains—a mystery to me. But I’m learning. I have to. —Anthony Bourdain

August 2021

  • 1. New experiences. In the same thread as last week, openness to new things and new experiences (that didn’t lead to me being drawn and quartered) really gave me a different perspective on things I thought I had already made my mind up on. Needless to say, I’m going to keep my “Life is short,… Read more

  • 1. The outdoors. I need to acknowledge how lucky I am to be able to experience the beauty of nature in these times. I may not be the most responsible right now, but I am taking in all I can before I go back to isolation. 2. Very long hugs from a beautiful soul. In… Read more

  • 1. Amazing food. Peking duck, tofu soup, taiyaki with soft serve. All in the same 5 days. I love this access to all these excellent places in the same 30(?) miles. Don’t even get me started on the drinking options. 2. Fireworks on rooftop bars. Two other people had to help me get ready. I… Read more

  • 1. Homes and homies. I have been shuttled around so much, and have had access to friends’s homes and families. I have slept better, ate better, and have laughed harder than I have in so long, and I cherish every moment. I am a sap, and will hold snapshots in my head as long as… Read more

  • 1. Being able to hug a friend I haven’t seen in a year. It’s been too hecking long, and being silly and catching up over drinks and sushi was amazing. My favorite part was just sitting in the car not wanting to leave because we had so much to talk about. 2. Kind hearts. I… Read more