So.....having been in proposal-writing purgatory for the last few weeks, I've been a pretty textbook example of a hot mess. On top of academic responsibilities, I've also had my fair share of personal issues. Sigh....all I want to eat are grilled fish burritos, and I'm oscillating between the two taco spots at either end of… Continue reading When you feel like you can’t
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Struggle Meals
It's fall. Which means it's grant writing season, and in my attempts to manage a full course load, two research assistant jobs, a personal life and writing proposals that will stand out against my peers across the country--my meal prep game aint always on point. Especially in NYC, it's really tempting not to order food… Continue reading Struggle Meals
Ask your Parents…
*If you have parents or other financially available people in your life, this is for you. This time last year, after having a very typical NYC apartment horror story (rodents, absentee landlord and roommate who shall not be remembered), I found a relatively cheap room in what I would come to understand was an extremely… Continue reading Ask your Parents…
Splash Waterfalls
Since the end of August, I've been using a water tracker to track my behavior and see what I could to to reach my daily water goals. I aim to drink half of my body weight which is about 65 oz a day and I have a 24 oz Contigo water bottle. Pros It makes… Continue reading Splash Waterfalls
Mental Health & Fitness
While I was procrastinating from doing my physical anthro readings, I stumbled upon Massy Arias on Instagram-- I found her baby's page first, but anyways--I wanted to share this video because it highlights the intersection of fitness and mental health. In the academy, mental health is a serious issue that doesn't get nearly enough attention… Continue reading Mental Health & Fitness




