November 2023

Hello and welcome to Steph’s Stack. I am delighted that you are here. This is a newsletter dedicated to sharing things that bring a smile to my face.

Nov 30, 2023

It’s finally Fall in Phoenix, which means lows in the 40s and highs in the 70s. I am taking advantage of the beautiful weather by being outside as much as possible!

After eating a delicious dinner with Mom and my brother Allen, I joined Susanna at her annual Thanksgiving Staycation. By the time I arrived, Susanna was already best friends with Barb the bartender. Barb recommended that we take a stroll around the hotel since the property is over 40 acres. We wandered across the street at the McCormick Stillman Railroad Park, only to find that the park itself was open, but the facilities were closed. Our night ended giggling with the Harry Potter movies playing in the background. This Thanksgiving, I am grateful for the strong relationship that I have with my sister.

November Binge Listens

Music I have been listening to this month.

Forever Young-Live at Benaroya Hall by Brandi Carlile, Seattle Symphony Orchestra
Stray by Cold War Kids
The Kitchen by Tow’rs
Baker’s Dozen by Tow’rs
On the Other Side by Nimus, Pearl Andersson
Welcome Sunshine by Fredij
Green Eyes (Polarized) by Knuckle Puck

Gratitude

What I am grateful for this month.

I have been surrounded by loving and supportive people for my whole life.
The deep, unconditional love that my Mom has for me.
My access to healthy, nutritious food.
My supervisor, Samantha, for choosing me to join her team last year. If she had not done that, I would have no idea about Data Analytics as a career path!
My friend Mary for being kindhearted and wholesome.
The infinite lives that you can live by reading books.
My 6.76 year Snapchat streak with Susanna.
My boss, Christina, for taking my idea seriously.
The joy that I feel throughout my body when I laugh.
I am able to express my love for friends and family by giving them holiday presents.
Sunrise runs in the crisp Autumn air.