Like most New Yorkers, I live in a small apartment that doesn't allow me to dedicate a large space to pole dancing. But with a bit of planning, I created a flexible studio space where I can practice safely and consistently. Part 1: Evaluating the space My partner and I recently moved into a 2 bedroom apartment. We decided to use one of the rooms as an activity room where we could share the …
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 absorbs whatever you put on it. It's 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 …
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. …