I cried at the gym today. Now, I’m laughing as I write this because I am at the risk of painting a pretty bleak picture of gym life. Apparently I only feel the urge to write about the gym after struggling. I’ve had many happy gym days too! But I’m writing about it because it…
Category: Adventure at home
Never too late
When I started training for dance at the age of 21, most people told me it was too late. Too late for what? Five years later, dance is my full-time profession. Between teaching classes, working at a studio, studying choreography, being involved in my own developmental classes and peer dance groups. I spend an average…
The gym sucks
Okay, can I just admit something? Going to the gym sucks. What’s crazy is, I’ve always lovedddd going to the gym. I love the environment, the people, the music, the adrenaline or endorphins or whatever good feeling my body produces. I love to sweat. However, I was always the girl who only stuck out a…
Mo’ Money Mo’ Problems
I had no idea where the phrase came from “More money more problems” but I looked it up… Apparently it’s a song by the rapper B.I.G. (love him) (love rappers). Which, according to my book Rich Dad Poor Dad, can be very true. The answer in life is not more money. See, we all think…
Adventures at home: Financial Literacy Part 2
Which leads me to my next point. The second hurdle comes down to our ability to admit that maybe we’ve been wrong. The second hurdle comes down to our ability to admit that maybe we’ve been wrong. As adults, it’s hard to accept that reality. If I said, hey, instead of selling your soul at…
Adventures at home: Financial Literacy
I never cared about money. My goal was never to be a millionaire, to have the nicest things, none of that. Money struck me as essential, and that the more you have the more options you have, so I wanted enough to…. *cough* travel. I was reading a book the other day that basically said:…
Fun ways to bring exercise into your day
I’m no expert, but here’s a few thoughts in the midst of my current adventure of weightlifting at the gym… What are your tips and advice? I would love to hear!
Slowwwwww
Slowwwwww down To have time for others, time for my own thoughts Slowwwww to have time to enjoy, to revel in the beauty that is happening all around me Slowwwww My heart beats fast, but I want to slowwwww.
My little purple workout gloves
It’s always the little things. As you know, I’ve been going to the gym. It’s one of my adventures at home to embark on my weightlifting routine. My skinny girl bulking program so-to-speak, really just with the goals of having more energy and being stronger and healthier. And I’m loving it. Though it can be…
You have to struggle
I ran across this article and liked it. https://www.edsurge.com/news/2019-10-28-why-struggle-is-essential-for-the-brain-and-our-lives