Take a leap
In this leap year, the Summer Olympics were postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic
2020
This is Anika's favorite airline to fly (and steal her dad's miles from)
United
At 7.5 years old, Anika was attending this school
Harker
This is Anika's middle name
Ha
This European country gave her pastel de nata, azulejos, and at least one excellent vacation photo.
Portugal
In this leap year, the birthday girl made her debut.
1996
Anika's favorite show is this one, possibly because it mirrors her own living situation with all ~men~ in San Francisco 5 years ago
New Girl
Anika mastered the art of chopsticks at 7.5 years old, necessary to consume this favorite cuisine of hers at the time
Chinese
Anika attended this college, and bears a striking similarity to this mascot (in looks)
Duke/blue devils (lol get wrecked)
This city destination brought her face-to-face (multiple times!) with tacos, traffic, and one of the great food scenes in the world.
Mexico City
In this leap year, Apollo 8 became the first crewed mission to orbit the moon.
1968
For a treat-yourself moment, this is her go-to drink order September-November
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Her favorite show to watch on TV at the age of 7.5 was this Indian singing show with a very descriptive name
Anika was born in this city (think Messiah)
Bethlehem, PA
Straddling two continents, this city added mosques, bazaars, and Bosphorus views to her travel résumé.
Istanbul
In this leap year, the RMS Titanic sank in the North Atlantic.
1912
This is Anika's (and Akshat's!) favorite SF coffee shop
St. Frank
Anika wanted to be this when she grew up. Now, she instead faints at the sight of needles...
Doctor (neurosurgeon)
This was her first favorite animal (nobody knows why)
Pig
This watery destination is known for pasta, villas, mountain views, and being one of A&A's first romantic international outings together
Lake Como (if you said Italy ok fine but you are just less good)
In this leap year, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy on D-Day.
1944
Asked to plan the ideal low-key day, she’d probably build it around this activity.
A massage
All of Anika's clothes at this age came from this store, sharing it's name with a location/activity she would do everything to avoid come October end
Pumpkin patch
This color has shown up enough in her life, closet, or preferences to count as a signature
Purple
Anika, Akshat, and an elephant became great pals during this trip to this Southeast Asian country
Thailand