My Throne wishlist exists for the purpose of instant-send, and occasional specific booklust additions, but I tend to not keep it too active.
restaurants
Chicago
- Awash Ethiopian favorite
- Demera want to try
- Gavroche want to try
- Gyuro Ramen favorite
- Yaya Mas want to try
Wisconsin
- Antique Indian Restaurant (Milwaukee) favorite
- The Edison (Milwaukee) favorite
- Ichiban Sichuan (Madison) favorite
- Wild Roots (West Allis) favorite
I’m vegetarian (including no fish or shellfish; eggs & dairy are okay) and I keep an eye on my glucose, so steakhouses or dessert boutiques are not ideal dining locations for me. Otherwise, I’m always open to suggestion.
books
/booklust
I read with equitable strength in French & English, and have intermediate reading comprehension in Spanish; I appreciate and will read books in any of these languages. I especially appreciate recommendations for translations of works native to your language(s).
- mythology, folklore, urban legends, ghost stories, and ancient texts: I consider myself an amateur folklorist, and am always interested in pouring over a collection of new-to-me contes, or a new-to-me translation of familiar stories.
- poets & diarists & religious figures: Andrea Gibson, Audrey Lorde, Anaïs Nin, Rimbaud, Rainer Maria Rilke, Renée Vivien, Saint Catherine of Siena, St Olga of Kyiv, Anne Sexton
- philosophy & religious texts: Wittgenstein continues to hold a special place in my heart. One of my undergraduate degrees is in philosophy, so I consider myself well-rounded foundationally, and most interested in recent or more obscure/out of print publications— I want to see what you recommend in this realm.
Nearly instant gratification can be provided via Thriftbooks or World of Books e-gift cards (with or without instructions of which books they are intended for).
clothing
My current measurements are ~34/24/34 and 5’7”/174cm, generally fitting into US2-4. I wear a US women’s 7.5 shoe, but will never agree to wear stiletto heels, mea culpa. I prefer animal leather (vintage when possible) over plastic vegan leather-look.
I have strong interest in sustainable clothing practices, and prefer to buy vintage or thrift the majority of my clothing, or otherwise source from ateliers with transparent labor practices whenever the option is available.
I have a list of smaller cortisiers I’m interested in if you would like to sponsor my custom purchase, listed below are current inspirations/aspirations for my wardrobe.
- Bow Playsuit (size small)
- Signature Eden in Leather (dream investment corset)
Yumiko (activewear)
- Amazing Leggings (size medium)
- Kathy Nylon Mesh (size medium, color opera)
Asiatic Moon (jewelry; if you follow my social media you might notice I frequently wear her earring and bangle designs)
Any Etsy gift cards will be used immediately, and with immense pleasure.
experiences
- I travel Amtrak frequently and always appreciate you sponsoring the purchase of a monthly rail pass (I must purchase the pass myself for it to be travel-valid).
- ClassPass gift card for my assortment of fitness hobbies, because you can never have enough.
- The American Writers Museum current exhibition will always be in my scope of interest.
If you follow my social media stories, you will see reposts for organizations I respect and/or personally contribute to; for your holiday or personal giving lists, I ask you to consider any of the following:
- Prison Journalism Project
- Anti-Recidivism Coalition
- Prison Yoga Project
- Doctors in Need
- Lubee Bat Conservancy
- your local Food Not Bombs meal
I no longer personally support giving to Doctors Without Borders/MSFs.
