Sometimes, the best adventures happen by chance. This New York trip wasn’t planned as a sightseeing getaway—it was actually for logistics! My friend and I were heading to an all-women’s weekend camp, and since the bus to camp departed from NYC, we decided to fly in a day early. That turned into a seven-hour, 21,000-step […]
Wandering around Lower Manhattan/Downtown New York Read More »
I know that headline reads a bit intense, but it’s doable. Hear me out! 😁 For context, the Toronto excursion was part of my and my hubby’s Schitt’s Creek road trip. You can read all about our adventure here. And because of a long layover on the way back to LA, it was also a
Ontario, Toronto, and Montreal: A Canadian Sprint Read More »
What is half-marathon indoor rowing? The studio that I’m a member of hosts half and full marathons every February and August. Half is 21,097 meters (or 13.1 miles for the non-metric folks), all on a rowing machine. Each rower gets 3 hours to finish it; 5 hours if you’re doing a full. They usually have
My first half-marathon indoor rowing medal! Read More »
Hey friends! 👋 Starting next week, I’m switching things up and launching a brand new weekly blog schedule! 🎉 On Wednesdays, you can expect a fresh post, alternating between what this blog is all about: 🏋️♀️ Sesh – Think routines, tips, motivation, and real-life fitness journeys.✈️ Wander – From hidden gems to travel hacks and
📣 Exciting Update! Weekly Blog Schedule Coming Your Way! Read More »
I technically began my yoga journey in the late 2000s. While on my way to hike Runyon Canyon, I saw a sign for a free/donation-based yoga by the hiking trail entrance, and decided to try it out the next day. That moment led me to add yoga as one of my main seshes. It was
My challenges with yoga Read More »
I love it when the 4th of July lands on a Friday or a Monday. It’s an incentive to plan a mini getaway and take advantage of a long holiday weekend. This year, my husband and I decided to cross the border to Toronto to check off a bucket list I’d had since discovering the
11 Favorite Locations on our “Schitt’s Creek” Day Trip Read More »
As I immersed myself in yoga in the mid-2010s, I began to encounter ads for international yoga retreats. I’d had a handful of solo travels by then and wondered what a vacation would be like if there was some intended sesh aspect to it. My one concern about booking a yoga retreat is not being
Some people are content working out by themselves, but I learned early in my 20s that I’m not that kind of person. I’m motivated by other people’s energy. As the pandemic restrictions started easing in 2023, I found myself wanting to try something new to get back to a workout routine. I didn’t feel comfortable
Indoor Rowing, my new post pandemic workout. Read More »