Over the years as a theater lover, I have gone through many pairs of different types of character shoes – heels and tap shoes being the most common purchases. Check out my favorite pairs below (and bonus pictures of me with the shoes from shows past! (Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.) Capezio Women’s Manhattan…
What is a thyroid nodule? Since about 2018, I have been researching and learning more about thyroid nodules, as I came to discover that I had one growing on my left thyroid lobe. It was discovered following a regular wellness visit to my family physician, who had reviewed by family history and read that I…
So, you’ve got a show coming up and your anxiety is spiking because you are worried you might forget your lines. Is this a common source of stress for you as an actor/performer? Do you have any tried and true methods you use to help you with line memorization? I’ll share my favorite methods below…
Staying hydrated is easy As an avid drinker of spring water, I have been purchasing my water via 5-gallon jugs through Absopure, which then are delivered to my home on a monthly basis. Getting these jugs delivered means that I needed a way to dispense the water. Because I drink so much tea, I was…
What can you do to help your team? Are you a business owner, team leader, or manager who has been struggling to help your employees feel happy at work? Is morale on the team low, and you’re struggling with ideas on how best to switch things up to change the atmosphere in the workplace to…
How do you know when to say no? Knowing when to say no is a crucial step in the self-care process. In my early adult years, I had become something of a people pleaser. I was (am) an extroverted introvert who loves being friends with everyone. As I got older, I quickly learned that you…
Why choose an international meetup? My French Meetup, The Wandering Francophones, has recently been enjoying meeting up with our Canadian members by finding restaurants just across the Michigan-Windsor border and meeting in Windsor for our meetup. This allows our Canadian bilingual friends to join us more easily than asking them to come to us (which…
A few years back, I decided to invest some of the money I got from my bonus at work into into a better solution to manage our cat litter cleaning situation. With four cats in a small house, including two senior kitties, I needed a solution that would help keep the boxes clean on a…
Why learn to meditate? One of the healthy habits I adopted since going to a therapist was learning how to meditate. With grounding, this is a tool you can use to help find calm from anxiety, panic, spiraling thoughts, and stress. Different ways to meditate There are many different ways to meditate. You can choose…
How often should you run? I have taken to running every day, from 45 minutes to an hour, on my treadmill or outside, because of the endorphin boost and the satisfaction after finishing a run. I am not a fast runner, but I typically will run between 3-4 miles most days. I recently learned that…