I've dreamt of having a dance studio in my own home for years. However, like most New Yorkers, I live in a tiny apartment that doesn't allow me to dedicate a large amount of space for pole dancing (or anything for that matter). But with a bit of creativity and planning, I created a flexible studio space where I can practice safely. Here's how I did it, plus some tips if you're also trying to pole …
Affordable clean skincare essentials » $20 and under
Skincare has been a passion of mine since my early college days. Your skin is the largest organ in your body and is one of the most obvious physical indicators of your health. Taking meticulous care of my skin over the years has not only boosted my physical health, but it's also helped my mental health. Having a solid skincare routine grounds me through its structure, calms …
Building healthy habits in quarantine
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind. I wasn't ready for life to change so jarringly--no one was. The coronavirus, which started as an epidemic in China, has turned into a pandemic that's taken the lives of nearly 50,000 people and infected at least 1 million. Hospitals are over capacity and so are cemeteries--refrigerated trucks are parked outside hospitals to serve as temporary morgues. …