On Thursday, after a arriving at 7:30 back in Zürich and a one hour nap, I groggily set off for a half day of work. I was walking down the surprisingly-orderly cobble stone path. It wasn’t one of those refreshing naps where you wake up energized. It was like I had a sleepy cloud on…
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5: fotos von Wien
A great weekend was had, many sights seen, and it was nice getting to know Pablo better! Until next time 🙂 Stephansplatz Brazilian festival in Karlsplatz Hofburg Palace Vienna Rathaus/city hall Schönbrunn Palace
5(+) Places for the summer
I told my co-workers I wanted to go to Prague for the long weekend and they scoffed at me for not seeing enough of Zurich first. I feel like I’ve done a pretty good job of seeing the city and nearby landmarks. But they’re in Zurich indefinitely, whereas I have one summer. So I have…
Video: “Gendered Marketing”
Entertaining and concise video on the pitfalls of gendered marketing, thanks to Carissa. I bought boy shaving cream here, it was half the price and I’m fighting the good fight.
PHAMETRICS // 25
What a month! And already June. The summer is really flying by. From Pittsburgh to Zurich in no time at all. Thanks, airplanes!
5: Things that are different
Snails! I’ve never seen so many snails in my life! They come out when it rains. (for the record, I only moved the ones that were easy to move. If they were super suctiony I didn’t moved them because I don’t know the snail rules and I felt like it might hurt them). Everything closes…
In my head: ‘Biting your tail’
I can’t get this song, “Biting your tail” by Iron & Wine, out of my head. Thought I’d share what’s in my head with you. Intentionally the acoustic version.
5: Goals for the summer
Photo from Üetliberg yesterday, from our team hike up for dessert at a restaurant at the top. Learn, question, help, and rock-out-loud at my internship. So far Ive been really excited about the overlap my internship has been having with my interests, thesis, and projects for next year. What luck! Practice German. Trying to try, except…
And so begins my summer…
View from the Grössmunster bell tower When I studied German in high school I was always confused by the word glück. It means happiness and luck and I never knew when to use one or the other. It’s most often translated as “happy.” But how do you say you’re lucky? I asked my host and she…
What I know now // 016
A little late but not unwelcome I hope. I learned a lot of neat things this month!