Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle. --Fortune cookie quote I found on my floor-- This is my last full semester in NYC, and I am more than halfway through my PhD program. I've officially crossed the Rubicon. While I am proud of how far I've… Continue reading Back to School Pt 2: Goal Setting with Soul
As I prepare for my 22nd year of school, I realize how much the meaning of 'back to school shopping' has evolved for me. When I was younger, it meant a new outfit, a hard cover binder and my mom's money. Now, I'm far more selective when deciding on what I actually need because back to… Continue reading Back to School Pt 1: Shopping & Saving
More and more I find myself dissecting the nutrition facts on the back of foods before I purchase them. I'm becoming that person; however, it's sort of a necessity because ensuring that I get enough protein in my diet is a daily struggle. This is on top of the fact that there's often hidden sugars… Continue reading When good decisions go bland
If Academic Muscle had a playlist, these songs would definitely be on it. This post is inspired by fellow blogger Twisted Crown who shared a sneak peak of her yoga playlist. 1. Lalah Hathaway--Breathe I love her. I often forget how important it is to just breath, so I have to be intentional about it… Continue reading Because every blog needs a soundtrack
Having taught high school english for two years, I understand that pedagogy is a craft that takes years and years to hone. Fall 2018 will be my second semester teaching on the undergraduate level and while I have more experience than my peers when it comes to teaching in general, I am still in the… Continue reading Crafting a syllabus ain’t easy. Help me!
In this month's grocery haul, I talked about making use of the cashews I bought from TJ's by incorporating them into this tasty and easy to make snack. This may be one of few cooking post I ever write, so that's how you know these date balls are special. A year ago, I didn't know… Continue reading Date balls anyone?
Grand total: $92.29 This month's total was slightly higher primarily because I went nuts for nuts and other dried fruits. I bought cashews, two bags of almonds, trail mix, golden raisins, normal (brown?) raisins, and coconut flakes. I knew that I would be spending a lot of time sitting down in front of a computer,… Continue reading Grocery Haul: August 2018
This is not an event recap because, while I spend way too much time on Instagram, I conveniently missed the first public event for Sisters of Yoga last Saturday at Prospect Park in Brooklyn. I would have looooooooooved to met yogi_goddess and hippie-heathen in person . Needless to say, my notifications are on super… Continue reading Sisters of Yoga
This week has been a lesson in going with the flow and finding the blessing in unfulfilled plans. My fitness instructor and my accountability partner are both 100% MIA. It seems that the instructor for my favorite workout class is on an extended vacation--she deserves it--so she's been out for all of her Monday, Wednesday… Continue reading Embracing Plan B
I've heard a lot of people say that their yoga practice has allowed them to learn about themselves and that their mat is a space to grapple with internal issues. Honestly, I didn't get it. To me, it was just a physical exercise that helped me to feel more relaxed. I'm writing this post because… Continue reading What my first handstand taught me
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