Tag: fitness
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East Village Spirituality
If you want to know whatâs going on in the world, just look at graffiti. I swear, take a walk through the Lower East Side of New York, and youâll get a better and more accurate depiction of the issues than even Buzzfeed will report. And letâs be honest here: I love a good street…
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Free
One thing I love about the Fourth of July is that for an entire weekend, it feels like we’re living in a country music video. And fun fact: exactly one year ago, I played the “love interest” in an actual country music video đ But it’s true: American Flags, beer, fireworks, the outdoors, fireflies, denim shorts…
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Un-Know
I don’t know about you, but sometimes, I wish I could “un-know” things. You know what I mean? Like, I wish I didn’t know some of the things I do. I wish I could un-learn them. Un-see them. Like Justin Timberlake with cornrows. Or the girl from the movie, The Ring. That disturbing image will forever…
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Find Me in the GardenÂ
Guys. I’ll admit: I’m pretty “basic.” Granted, I don’t drink Starbucks, and Uggs are not my footwear of choice, but I definitely can relate to the stereotype, probably more than I’d like to admit. Like my affinity for Audrey Hepburn. Now, to be fair, I never saw Breakfast at Tiffany’s, but hey — I like…
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I Am Not Invincible
I’m angry tonight. I am angry because I have been brutally reminded that I am not invincible. I received a comment (which has since been deleted) that taunted me to revisit and reexamine my disordered thoughts when I was deep in my anorexia. The commenter prodded me to describe exactly the allure of anorexia –…
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Lessons of the Phoenix
Seriously, if there is one thing I want to do in this life, it is go to Harry Potter World in Florida and drink a Butterbeer. Bet you didn’t see that one coming? *puts on sunglasses and smirks* But seriously, I love Harry Potter. Growing up, I feel like my childhood kind of revolved around the book…
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To My Father
Growing up, I had a weird fear. And actually, looking back it actually reveals a lot about me and my people pleasing tendencies. But I was always afraid that my dad would think I loved my mom more than him, and vice versa. I just remember always trying to make sure that things were even.…
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V Card
OK. It’s time we talk about virginity. *Takes a shot of whisky.* Scratch that. It’s time we talk about my virginity. *Takes another shot. Slams down the glass.* Ok. Now I feel prepared to take on this topic. Allow me to set the stage: Saturday night. 4 am. The sun is just starting to rise and the…
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Plans
I’m going to be really honest with y’all. Growing up, I thought my life was going to have played out a lot differently by now. I thought I was going to be married at 22, first kid at 23, and…I wanted ten…so…you do the math. I know. I know. I had high ambitions for my womb…
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Perfume
So. This weekend was kind of a…break through of sorts for me. A new experience. A freeing feeling. Drumroll please……… I wore perfume. For me. Womp. Womp. I know, I know. If you were expecting something earth shattering, I apologize for the gross letdown. But just hear me out. I wear Ralph by Ralph Lauren.…