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No need to pack up your summer clothes once winter hits: sometimes you’ve gotta wear a mini-skirt

Anyone who lives in a place with all four seasons, knows what it's like to pack up one season's wardrobe as the next gets into full swing. Once winter hits, most people pack up their adorable sundresses, shorts, or Continue Reading »

Don’t be afraid to think outside the box with your fashion (nightgowns can totally double as super cute shirts)

  Over time, I've definitely become more adventurous with my sense of style. I used to play it very safe when it came to my clothes. For years after the birth of my kids, my normal day to day uniform was a Continue Reading »

Why I love boxing: 1. great cardio- my heart rate got up to 165 bpm during today’s session. That’s equivalent to a fast sprint. Since you’re constantly moving, it’s very easy to get your heart rate up and then maintain it 2. It’s the  perfect way to relieve stress- you can take out any frustration or stress you have on the bag and you don’t have to worry about being hit back. As an ex-rugby player, I miss the aggression release that I got from playing rugby. But I don’t miss the concussions or serious injuries, so boxing class is a happy medium. 3. The moves I learn in boxing can be used as a form of defense. As a woman, I feel it is important to know how to defend yourself if the need arises. While I would never start a fight, I feel confident that I could hold my own if I had to.

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Coming full circle: latin in the sample post and the problem with translations in Arrival

Even though it feels like a million years ago now, I was once a Classics major in another life. I am in fact a Master of the Classics. Many people don't always know what I mean when I tell them what I received my Continue Reading »