Getting organized has always been a challenge for me. What I’ve discovered most about myself in my attempts to get it together is once something is put away (and by away I mean hidden in a drawer, file cabinet or closet), I am very likely never to look at it again. One...
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Join me in beating the winter blues by using a few short breaths. In the following video learn about the stimulating breath, a brief exercise you can do to feel rejuvenated! When practicing The Bellows Breathing Technique, make sure you start in a seated position. Begin in 15-second intervals, slowly increasing the length...
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Maybe it’s the snow outside, or perhaps it is my pale skin, but I cannot stop dreaming about beautiful summer weather. My side of the town, affectionately nicknamed “Boat Town,” is the best place to be in the summer. With Lake St. Clair just down the street, any summer day can go from nice...
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The best part about living anywhere is that little greasy spoon place down the street. You know that place. The little Coney Island that has the best southwest omelets. Maybe it is a café that has the best vanilla lattes. Even that “breakfast only” spot that you seem to end up at at least once...
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One of my good friends had a birthday the first week in February. Because the weather where I live is completely unpredictable, we opted to have her party at our apartment. Now, in order for a party to be as grand as possible, a theme is necessary. Decided upon theme: traffic light party…it was...
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After relaxing in the hot tub last night, I took a shower and put my hair in french braids. I love running in french braids because it keeps your hair completely out of your face and off your neck, and there is no ponytail bouncing around. With that taken care of, all I had...
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A couple weeks ago I started attending yoga classes at a studio in the area. This is something that I’ve wanted to do for a long time but kept putting it off for one reason or another. It’s funny how fear works. Trying anything new gives me a sense of incompetency...
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Commuting to work and school can be tough. Although you might choose to educate yourself in one city, it might not be the best place to live. While some have it easy and live in a very close proximity to where they work, hang out and learn, others have to drive… a lot! Because...
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Living in a small space can have challenges. It takes me back to an apartment I lived in three years ago. My friend Krystina and I had found ourselves looking for somewhere to live at the same time, so naturally we started apartment hunting right away. We did the Auburn Hills/Rochester/Pontiac circuit (an area...
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Learning how and when to cross-train is one of the most important parts of exercising. I have learned during my experiences as an athlete that cross-training is not only effective in helping to build a stronger core and get you in better physical shape overall, but it also helps keep you injury free. My knees...
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