March 2022

Redecorating

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Ben and I have recently been redecorating, organizing, and reevaluating our apartment. I say recently, but this is actually an ongoing process. We kind of do this every year. Except, this year, I am determined to do a few new… Read More »Redecorating

Traffic is back

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Traffic was miserable today. I caught every red light going the less than 5 miles to my daughter’s gymnastics and then to Whole Foods and back and home. That drive to and from gymnastics usually only takes me five minutes,… Read More »Traffic is back

Norooz 1401

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Growing up, I was a very conflicted kid. On the one hand, I felt very much like an outcast. My parents were not like the others. The food we ate was different. You’ve probably heard this story from countless first-generation… Read More »Norooz 1401

Coming back to me

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When I got married, I was confident in the design I was creating for my wedding. I knew I wanted orchids, and I knew I wanted them in warm hues of purple. I asked for accents of fuchsia and orange.… Read More »Coming back to me

Morning Solitude

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I forgot how much I love waking up before everyone else. It is one of the most beautiful times of the day. To be awake in the morning, to watch the sunrise, to live in the quiet of the moment… Read More »Morning Solitude

Doing the breathing

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We often want to skip this part and get straight to the high-intensity sweat-inducing, jello leg making workouts. We feel like anything less than drenched in sweat is a waste of our time. But breathing is the foundation. It’s necessary… Read More »Doing the breathing