I walked into the Camp Creek LA Fitness today for the first time in months. Six months ago, I moved 45 minutes away and just didn’t see the point in taking the 30 minute drive from work— until today. Today, I decided to do something that makes me happy, a Zumba class with the one and only Neeco B. I ran into the group fitness room 15 minutes late and caught the eye of an older Jamaican woman who was my dance partner when I first began taking the class over 4 years ago. Her face lit up. “Oh wow. I haven’t seen you in a long time!” I smiled at her and said “I know, it’s been awhile.” I picked u ..read more

It wasn’t long ago that being a vegan in America was akin to saying you were from mars. The idea that someone could survive without meat or, Heaven forbid, cheese sounds impossible. Even if you could live like that, why would anyone want to? But things have changed. It’s cool to be vegan. We’ve seen some celebrities and athletes  make the change and sing the praises of this lifestyle and it has spurred a new revolution of health and wellness. As a result, restaurants have created options on their menu to accommodate those of us who have adopted this vegan lifestyle. But it can be challeng ..read more

Summer, Where Are You Going? Summer doesn’t last always, right? We only get her for three months every year which never seems long enough. This year Summer felt like she had somewhere else to be but we can’t say we didn’t enjoy her while she was here. In June, we celebrated Juneteenth to display Black love and pride and it gave us some great tunes to vibe to during Black Music Month. July gave us New Orleans flavor, food, and celebrities during the annual Essence Festival. There was also Fourth of July festivities to spend time with family and friends for a day off work, but please know Americ ..read more

Choosing You? Finding somewhere to live is only half of the drama when deciding to move today. Because coliving is such a hot and fun trend in big cities, it is only proper to make sure you are roommate ready. Living with others isn’t always easy but there are ways to make the transitions of living together more friendly and accommodating.  The question is are you ready to be the roommate you need to be, too? Would another person be happy having you as a roommate? Are you considered good roommate material?  No one person is perfect before coliving so consider what ways you can change ..read more

We all know how important sleep is for our mental and physical health. Our  self awareness, emotional well-being, how we interact with the world around us, psychological awareness and perception are all affected by how much or little we sleep. Known more commonly, is how we’re affected physically by lack of sleep; our flexibility, endurance, strength, energy and balance can all be empowered or hindered based on how much rest we allow our bodies.  Although it’s ok to do either of the following, it only becomes a problem if it becomes a habit; staying up late watching your favorite tv ..read more

It’s almost the end of 2022 and yes Covid 19 is still an important topic of discussion. We’re coming up on the third year of the pandemic and even though cases have gone down, the virus is still very much alive. When I’m out, I still get side-eyed if I cough a little. According to cnn.com “covid has reached a plateau with more than 40,000 hospitalized and over 400 deaths a day, consistently over the past month” (and that’s an improvement). They even go on to say that no one really knows what causes cases to rise and fall. With all that being said, people have been out attending festivals, part ..read more

Moving—Is it Right For Me? Moving is a big step forward in any person’s life, but moving away from home, family, and friends is an even bigger step.  It’s actually more like a stride because you often don’t know anybody in the new big city you choose to make landfall.  In those next phases to adulthood and perhaps even adventure, there are bold risks we take in trying something new and that’s a good thing. Letting go of the past and moving ahead is a mature move—so don’t be afraid to venture out into unknown and “bigger terrain” just because you don’t know anybody there or it’s far a ..read more

If you haven’t seen Sing, Moana, or Trolls yet, you are seriously missing out on a few of the best animated movies to hit the screen since the 90’s. While these movies are geared towards children, there are valuable life lessons embedded in them that we can all relate to. As we move through our creative, professional, and personal lives, we can and should take a moment to venture into the pleasant world of wonder and magic. Do What Makes Your Heart Well  It’s an age old cliche saying that will resonate with anyone who has ever followed their heart and found their peace. In the movie Sing ..read more

We know not everyone is into the whole Zodiac sign craze but it’s often hard to deny the truth when your zodiac characteristics describes you so well. If you’ve been thinking about your housing plans, we want to give you a little whisper towards who you may want to room with based on your own zodiac sign and preferences. This isn’t a comprehensive list, but we wanted to highlight just a few zodiac signs and what it may be like to live with them. Aries If you’re rooming with an Aries, you should brace yourself for some very hot and loud interactions. For Aries, arguing is an attempt to find so ..read more

Summer is the perfect time to eat lighter meals and sip  cooling refreshments. Most people are out enjoying the sun, sometimes for hours in the day. Consciously choosing hydrating foods and drinks to consume will help avoid running the risk of heat exhaustion. Below are a few habits you can adapt this summer to stay healthy and hydrated.   Drink More Water This is most definitely a given. The best way to stay hydrated during the summer is by drinking water. A high percentage of our body is made of water. We need water more than we need food. Without enough water you can experience is ..read more