An overview of the things I love to use

I maintain this page as an incomplete overview of the things I love to use. Kind of like Uses This, but they haven’t requested an interview yet. Before you dive in, please know that I believe (and tell myself in the mirror that) tools don’t matter. I don’t list all the tools I use (you don’t care that I have an iPhone), just the ones I think you might find useful.

Hardware

• WH-1000XM4 Wireless Premium Noise Canceling Headphones have kept me sane working from home in the same room as a high school teacher
• Cubix Round Zip Box Pen Case in black fits all of the writing and drawing utensils I use on a given day
• Swapfiets Power 7 is what I use to bike Amsterdam. It’s a bit of a splurge, but money well spent

Kitchen

• Le Creuset’s silicone spatulas facilitate my need to leave nothing behind in any pan, pot, jar, or bowl. The small ones are best.
• Karasu Knives is a boutique in Amsterdam run by our “knife guy”

Wear

• Nike Sportswear RPM Waistpack: I am one of those people who doesn’t like a large day pack, and this fanny pack (the belt of which works for my body) is a great alternative.
• Polette manufactures my glasses
• Mascolori makes some of my favorite Oxford shoes

Wellbeing

• Nidra Deep Rest Eye Mask with Nosepiece: I love being able to have my eyes open while I’m wearing a sleep mask, and this lets me do just that. I use this when I’m having trouble falling asleep, and won’t stop looking at my phone.
• Medoes Sleep Mask: if I’m very tired and need to get to sleep right away, this mask does the trick.

Indispensable software

• Alfred
• BetterSleep: I’ve been using this app since it was still called Relax Melodies. As someone who hears things loudly, I’ve been able to significantly improve my experiences in the outside world. I love the fact that I can mix together various sounds.
• Obsidian
• Rectangle