I’m at my happiest tucked away at home, losing track of time in my own little bubble. These are the things that make those slow, quiet days feel extra special.
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Book/Movies/Music
Gadget
Furniture
Kitchen/Food
Book/Movies/Music
This is the kind of homebody read you come back to in quiet moments: heavy in the best way, thoughtful, and grounding when you want to unplug and just sit with something meaningful.
The Brothers Karamazov - Amazon.com
Another Dostoevsky book… This one is intense, a little unsettling, and the kind of story that pulls you so deep into someone’s mind you forget everything else around you.
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
My most re-watched show of all time—it’s that perfect mix of sci-fi, thriller, and drama, with insanely strong female characters.
Person of Interest (TV Series 2011–2016) - IMDb
Another must-watch sci-fi series. Seasons 1–2 are absolutely flawless, and the soundtrack is so good it stays with you long after you finish.
Westworld (TV Series 2016–2022) - IMDb
One of Linkin Park’s best albums, basically the soundtrack to my entire teenage years.
Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory (Full Album) - YouTube
Gadget
I hit 10–15k steps a day while working from home, reading, or scrolling, honestly all thanks to this walking pad.
Walking Pad Treadmills in Under Desk Exercise Equipment - Walmart
A fun little companion for when we want a bit of playful chaos to break up a quiet day at home.
Sphero Spiderman - eBay
After a long day of reading, scrolling, and working, a warm eye mask helps ease the dryness and pressure. I like to put it on while listening to a podcast before bed.
Dry Eye Mask
The perfect tablet–laptop hybrid, I can work with it while sitting, standing, or even lying down.
Microsoft Surface Pro - Best Buy
Furniture
As much as I love being horizontal, staying vertical while we work is probably better for us…
Standing desks - IKEA
An essential for those moments when we just need to lie back and breathe in the summer air on the patio.
zero gravity chairs - Patio Furniture - The Home Depot
Kitchen/Food
One of my staple foods: Japanese sweet potato is perfect steamed or baked, and it’s my go-to when I’m craving something sweet.
Japanese Sweet Potatoes
You can cook pretty much anything in a simple rice cooker like this. I even use it for solo hotpot nights, no fancy setup needed.
Rice Cooker
Green tea is basically my water—I rarely drink plain water, so this is an essential.
Teapots
Instant noodles are one of the few processed foods I can’t give up—my go-to comfort dinner is Shin Ramyun with eggs, veggies, and a bit of meat.
