This week I went rock climbing at Island Rock, an indoor climbing facility. I didn’t really know what I was in for, but I am always up for trying something new. Before I could even get my climbing shoes on and begin scaling walls, the first order of business was a mandatory belaying class. After an hour of tying and untying the figure-eight knot, figure-eight follow through, and double fisherman's knot, I was itching to start climbing. My first wall was a lot of fun, but required some ...
#YOLO
A couple of weeks ago I finally decided to implement my New Year's Resolution. I do realize that it is about a month and a half after the fact, but let's file this under the "better late than never" category. Every year, when New Year's rolls around, I think of a few things I can improve upon and try to incorporate into my daily life. Typically, these resolutions fall by the wayside and become merely a 'to do' list for the first week of January. This year I have decided to make eating ...
Wonderful Wednesday
Wednesday has become my new favorite day of the week! Maybe it is because I know the weekend isn’t too far off, or the stress of Monday and Tuesday has become a distant memory, but on this day I get an hour and a half of pure relaxation in the form of a very early yoga class. I know the thought of getting up earlier than one needs to is never pleasant (especially since I love sleeping in and object to anything that starts before 10 am), but for a mid-week yoga class I somehow summon the ...
Finding Your True Match
This is a topic we all think about on Valentine's Day: Everyone knows how difficult it can be to find your true match. Your make-up match, that is. Selecting the perfect shade of make-up that offers just the right amount of coverage is an art. I should know. I have searched for years, trying every foundation from brand name to drugstore brand. I have "difficult" skin (for lack of a better term). I am fair, but need a product that can offer me full coverage without being too heavy or ...
