Novis Newsletter - October Edition
While September was a busy busy month, October brought a change of pace and some much needed Rest and Relaxation
Autumn Runs, ISB Catchups and Good Food
Hey girls, missed you loads and can’t wait to hear all about your October. The change of seasons always feels like a new beginning to me so I hope you’re all making the most of your fresh starts. I spent the first week of October back in London, trying to catch up with everyone before leaving for Brazil (the jet-setting lifestyle is fully underway), with Laura and Donato making special appearances this month. On a fun note, found out that a guy I’ve had the longest crush on (who was my old neighbour’s friend) just moved to my street, hopefully, that will thicken the plot because my end of year PowerPoint is still weak atm.
Touchdown in Brazil
Back in the motherland and it feels so good. Spent the first week here in Rio catching up with friends, family and some of my mom’s school friends. Lots of tanning, long walks on the beach and trying new restaurants. This past month has definitely made me want to move to Rio for a year or two in the future. My whole family is from here but I never lived in Rio and want to experience it as an adult, so that’s in the medium-term plans for now. After a week in the hustle and bustle, I hit the road and headed to the countryside to spend some time with my grandma. I spent a weekend in São Paulo and made the executive decision to extend my trip for another week, so I’ll be heading back to London Town on the 10th of November.
Practical Matters and Exciting News
This month has also seen lots of Job applications (and the rejections are also rolling in but its all part of the process). On a positive note, I’ve received my final Dissertation result and will be GRADUATING with merit in January! I’ve also signed up for my first marathon next year (pray for me pls) and expect you all in Amsterdam next October.
Julia’s October Recs - To Read, To Watch and To Eat
As this month has brought on a lot more free time, here’s some of my favourite things from this month:
To Read - Just Kids by Patti Smith
The most moving and real love story, had me sobbing on the plane, don’t know why I didn’t pick it up sooner, 100% worth the hype, might just be one of my top 3 favourite books ever
To Watch - Nobody Wants This
Making the most of rotting on the couch watching Netflix, binged it with my mom and wanna date a Rabbi now
To Eat/Cook - Tres Leches Cake
I’ve made this for every household I’ve stayed in this month, hands down the best cake ever, perfectly moist and never disappoints, will make for New Years its my new specialty
Literally obsessed with this months update; so much has happened!!! This outlet is so cool as well it’s like I’m on a blog:)) love all the pictures, can’t relayed with the nice weather it’s been miserable in NL:( and GRADUATING WOOOHOOO maybe I’ll have to come to London again for that! And if you’re in Amsterdam I’ll make sure I’m there too of course! Also I watched nobody wants this too; literally so good I think I watched the whole thing in a couple days