What could be better than spending the last day of my birthday month trying a new-to-me workout class with The Ness out at Gurney’s Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa? Nothing, right? While I typically spend a fair amount of time on the east end of Long Island in the summer when the weather is nice, there was something especially peaceful about being by the beach on a cold November day. There was no braving the sea of visitors that flock to the area in the summer or needing to escape from the ...
How I Celebrated My Birthday
I know I took a little blogging break for a hot minute, but it was all for a good cause. I recently celebrated my 33rd birthday over an extended weekend and decided to take some downtime as I caught up on work. While there have been a few truly memorable birthdays in the past, I think this year’s festivities may have topped them all. And while having fun was the name of the game, getting to spend my special day with so many important people in my life was what made it even better. ...
Dear You at 33
Today is your 33rd trip around the sun. You are no stranger to this ride by now, yet you still marvel at the journey each and every year. And, what a journey it has been. Ten years ago, you were just out of college. Six years ago, you survived cancer. Three years ago, you left your twenties behind. Today, you stand partner-less and property-less, yet prosperous. Your life looks nothing like what you dreamed of, yet it exceeds what you could have imagined. At 30, you felt comfortable in your ...
Here’s Why You Should Incorporate a Gyrotonic Class into Your Workout Regimen
What if I told you there was an exercise that could help you tone, lengthen, and strengthen muscle and connective tissue in your body? What if I also told you that this sequence of movement was good for your mind-body connection and could help you link movement with your breath to release stuck energy? You’d be intrigued, right? Well, let me introduce you to the Gyrotonic method—a dynamic fun fitness regimen that even Lady Gaga approves of. So, for starters, what exactly is Gyrotonic? ...