💌 OCT 9: egg retrieval, a Seattle travel guide, and job openings

TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, OCT 9

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: Bottega Veneta’s new fragrance, board a wind-powered sailing ship, how egg retrieval affects your body
• listen to this: Someone to Watch Over Me
• in collaboration with: Milk Bar
• job seekers: social media engagement specialist, content marketing lead, packing
engineer
• extra stories
• quote: on feeling & giving love
• bon voyage: Seattle, Washington

LIFESTYLE: BOTTEGA VENETA’S NEW FRAGRANCE
Bottega Veneta, known for its handbags, is expanding into fragrances with a collection of five scents. Inspired by Venice, these fragrances blend notes from various cultures, reflecting Venice's history as a trading hub. The scents range from citrus to spicy, featuring 100% natural essences. The collection includes Colpo di Sole, Come With Me, Acqua Sale, Déjà Minuit, and Alchemie, each with unique aromatic profiles. The bottles, designed to evoke Venetian elements like rippled water and palazzo foundations, are refillable and feature green marble bases. These fragrances are priced at $450 each ($320 for refills).

TRAVEL: YOU’RE INVITED TO BOARD AN OLD SCHOOL SAILING SHIP
Ever wondered what it was like to travel on an air-powered (pirate vessel resembling) ship? You’re in luck! Sustainable tourism is taking off and there’s a cool journey where you can work as crew members on cargo ships powered by wind. The Tres Hombres is a restored sailing vessel that transports goods across the Atlantic without using fuel. Despite the physical challenges and seasickness, many travelers are drawn to this eco-friendly adventure for various reasons, including supporting zero-emissions transport and escaping modern life.

WELLNESS: HOW EGG RETRIEVAL AFFECTS YOUR BODY
Many women are going through egg retrieval for IVF or egg freezing nowadays. The process involves stimulating the ovaries with hormone injections for about 10-14 days to mature multiple eggs, followed by a minimally invasive surgical procedure to extract the eggs. During the stimulation phase, it’s normal to experience side effects like bloating, mood swings, and discomfort. The retrieval itself is performed under light sedation and takes 15-30 minutes, with doctors using an ultrasound-guided needle to extract eggs from the ovaries. Within a few days, the doctor is able to confirm how many successful eggs/embryos have been frozen.

You’ve probably heard the original version of this song (sung by Gertrude Lawrence on broadway) & the cover by Ella Fitzgerald, which is the most popular. But this is Tom Ellis & Lesley Ann-Brandt’s version for their show, Lucifer. It’s simple, sexy, and you can really feel the vocals speaking to you.

IN COLLABORATION WITH

Milk Bar was founded by Christina Tosi, a pastry chef. Now they ship delicious desserts nationwide in 1-2 days. There are also a ton of locations throughout the US. The new fall menu is something you definitely want to check out if you have a sweet tooth. For a limited time they’re offering their cider donut truffles and a pumpkin coffee cake! These items also make for a great gift.

Social Media Engagement Specialist, FLODESK (remote): You will coordinate and implement marketing campaigns, partnerships, and promotions tailored for TikTok and other social media platforms, and ensure campaigns align with the brand’s voice and objectives. Alongside this, you’ll stay abreast of the latest TikTok trends, features, and best practices.

Content Marketing Lead, BREEF (remote): You will lead and implement a comprehensive content strategy that supports Breef’s product, mission, and overall brand presence, while overseeing all brand assets and production requirements: emails, deck, social media, paid ads, etc.

Packing Engineer, SUMMER FRIDAYS (La, CA): You’re responsible for owning the development, execution, and tracking of all product specifications, sampling program testing and specifications, and packaging artwork review. You will manage and own development of all sampling projects, including but not limited to sourcing components that can be standardized by size and format, color matching, and compatibility and functionality testing

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ON LOVE, BOTH GIVEN & RECEIVED: Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. — Lao Tzu

Love, both given and received, has transformative power as these two aspects of love work together to make us more complete individuals – strong enough to face life's challenges and courageous enough to take necessary risks. When you are the recipient of deep love, it can provide a sense of security, support, and confidence. Knowing that someone values and cares for you deeply can help you feel more resilient in the face of life's challenges. This love acts as a foundation, giving you the strength to overcome obstacles and pursue your goals. On the other end, the act of loving deeply often requires stepping out of your comfort zone, which in turn builds courage.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

EAT: The best coffee shop (they also have food)…Mr. West — this is a must if you’re in Seattle. Storyville coffee is also very popular. Visit Archipelago for Pacific Northwest cuisine through progressive Filipino American flavors. You’ll want to make reservations for dinner. Another dinner option for Mediterranean food is Homer — they don’t take reservations, walk-ins only. If you’re going to be need Alki Beach, then stop by at Driftwood. For the best cocktails ever, visit Bathtub Gin & Co where they offer Prohibition-era cocktails & international gin menu in the basement boiler room of a former hotel.

STAY: For a 5-star hotel experience, you’ll want to stay at the Four Seasons where they have rooms that overlook the bay. The Thompson hotel also has views. However, to get the real vibe of Seattle an AirBnB might be the best option.

DO: When you’re in Seattle, being in nature is a no-brainer. Head to Discovery Park which offers 534 acres of natural area. Visiting the Olympic National Park should also be on the to-do list. There are tidal beaches and many trails. For views of the city, book a sunset sailing cruise. For shopping, visit University Village.