tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65743991606697904242024-03-14T06:16:39.862-07:00 SWEAT = SUCCESSWorking hard and playing hard in NYC and beyond.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02453905325381967717noreply@blogger.comBlogger354125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574399160669790424.post-59407902912975379122015-06-17T07:06:00.000-07:002015-06-17T07:06:57.328-07:00Writing for Eco-Chick and Out-of-Town Adventures<div style="text-align: center;">
I know things have been quiet over here, but I've not been sleeping! I'm writing for Eco-Chick this summer.</div>
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<a href="http://eco-chick.com/2015/06/32805/how-does-eating-organic-affect-your-toxin-load-profoundly-swedish-test-finds/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">How Does Eating Organically Effect Your Toxin Load? Profoundly, Swedish Test Finds. </span></a><br />
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<a href="http://eco-chick.com/2015/06/32784/sustainable-summer-sandals-at-every-price/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Sustainable Summer Sandals at Every Price Point</span></a><br />
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Swing by to take a peek.<br />
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Also, be on the lookout for a recap from my recent trip to Puerto Rico.<br />
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This post is over a week late, but let's pretend it just happened. It was my (almost) birthday last weekend, so we took advantage of the extra day off to squeeze in some celebration.</div>
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I've often lamented that one of the biggest sacrifices of city-dwelling is the lack of private outdoor space, or enjoyable outdoor space in general. NYC has some gorgeous parks, but no warm-weather afternoon is complete for me without a grill. Last summer I picked up a collapsible, portable charcoal grill at an end-of-the-season sale at Duane Reade for appx $15 and didn't have the opportunity to use it. </div>
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When you're travelling to grill, at-home prep is key. We spread out our grocery store haul and got to work. </div>
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Cute aprons and big knives help. Say 'hey' to my dinosaur in the background!</div>
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We live pretty close by, but since we were schlepping all our gear, we took the A to 207th (you can also take the 1). There are a few delis and a Rite Aid plus a coffee shop nearby, so if you forget anything, you're covered. We walked uphill from the station to the park, entering near the baseball fields and walking around them (head to the right, past the playground and the big field) and made our way back to the peninsula where the grilling happens (and also where the theatre in Inwood Park is performed). If you get lost, just follow the smoke and the loud music. </div>
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Tiny grill performed like a champion and the adorable vintage beverage suitcase my mom got Jorge for Easter served it's purpose perfectly!</div>
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That's not a wine bottle peeking out, because you totally shouldn't sneak wine at a park, and there definitely were not a million bajillion other people drinking out of curious containers...</div>
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The steak nearly brought me to tears. </div>
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The grilled veggies and corn held their own.<br />
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And I ate half my body weight in food.<br />
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It was a gorgeous night- perfect weather, delicious food.<br />
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We finished up with some fro-yo at VS Berry on Broadway near the train station. A perfect pre-birthday celebration!<br />
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Do you have a grill at home?<br />
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The Gran Fondo was happening and 9W was closed TO EVERYONE (including bicycles that were not registered for the race). A police officer at the barricade cautioned us against a few of the side roads that could re-route us to Nyack. "Full of potholes. Insanely steep." He was probably just trying to avoid congestion in Nyack and deter more riders, but it worked. </div>
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My students at the <a href="http://www.brooklynappleacademy.org/" target="_blank">Brooklyn Apple Academy</a> organized a Limeade Sale yesterday in Prospect Park to benefit relief efforts in Nepal. </div>
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I did 5.18 miles in 52 minutes yesterday (including cool-down)- this brings me up to about 10.25 miles for the week plus a spinning class.</div>
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Dinners have been sweet & simple lately- myself and the fella both get home so late that we usually toss a protein into a skillet, some couscous into the microwave on carb-loading days (Far East 5 minute mixes, you complete me) and serve with some raw greens. </div>
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On mornings like this one when I don't have to teach until the afternoon, I've been whipping up some single skillet meals, like this one- Al Fresco Sundried Tomato Chicken Sausage, red peppers, bok choy, an egg (over easy) and some avocado. Veg and protein and happy fat heaven.</div>
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While catching up on computer work, I'm sniffing this intoxicating branch my fella brought me last night. We had a lilac tree in the backyard of one of the houses I lived in growing up- it was perpetually trapped in the shade of this giant pine so it grew almost parallel to the ground desperately seeking sun. Every spring and summer our house would be filled with snips and snaps from that magical little tree. It's the simple things...</div>
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I'm currently DEEEEEP into post-production for my film directing debut- <i>Father's Day. </i>I'll write about the process some day, but my spare time is currently gobbled up by Adobe Premiere- I've learned by watching my fellow editors and now I'm wading into the water on my own to try to speed up our post-process. I'm hoping to submit to a few festivals this fall. Fingers crossed. </div>
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Today I'll be swinging around some kettlebells before going to teach and then meeting up with some fellow <a href="http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/content/3/en/George%20Mitchell%20Scholarship%20Program%20%7C%20US-Ireland%20Alliance.html" target="_blank">Mitchell Scholars</a> for a drink and a bite this evening.<br />
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My sisters and I took Momshizzle to Saratoga Springs to celebrate Mother's Day on Sunday- I was in town for a whirlwind 48 hours and we wanted to show our #1 dame a good time. </div>
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We swung by <a href="http://www.ravenouscrepes.com/" target="_blank">Ravenous Creperie</a> for brunch. Though they don't take reservations, I called when we were on our way and the woman who answered the phone kindly placed me on the waitlist and we were able to score a table about an hour later- the timing couldn't have been better! We sat down and raised our glasses of Iced Moroccan Mint Tea and Pink Lemonade to our mommy dearest.</div>
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My youngest sister Courtney (currently a nursing student about to be all graduated and grown) and Mama Hen. </div>
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Myself and my middle sister, Kieren, who is currently working on a super cute family blog called <a href="https://www.facebook.com/newlywedwithshawnandkieren?fref=ts" target="_blank">Newly Wed with Shawn & Kieren</a>. </div>
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I ordered the Green Mountain Crepe- local apples caramelized in pure maple syrup, Fleur de Lys baked ham and aged white cheddar cheese topped with a maple Dijon sauce, plus a scrambled egg. Served with pomme frites and the pesto aoili (a table favorite). Heaven. Momma got the Lumberjack and my sisters ordered the Ratatouille and Godfather's Garden. All were quite pleased. </div>
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LLAMAS FOR MAMAS! A reading of <i>Is Your Mama a Llama? </i>by Deborah Guarino at- a tremendously nostalgic story for my sisters and I- hosted at the Saratoga Springs Library.</div>
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Friday- Kettlebells, <a href="http://www.blogilates.com/workout-video-index/" target="_blank">Blogilates' 5 Min Tone Arms</a> (OUCH, gurl. ouch.)<br />
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Private Screening of <a href="http://thenoblemovie.com/" target="_blank">Noble</a>, about Irish activist Christina Noble, at the Bryant Park Hotel with the <a href="http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/" target="_blank">US Ireland Alliance</a>. </div>
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Official paperwork starting to come through for my upcoming year abroad! <a href="http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/content/618/en/Scholarships/Program%20News/Class%20of%202016%20Mitchell%20Scholars%20Selected.html" target="_blank">I was selected as a 2016 Mitchell Scholar</a> and will be spending the next academic year in Dublin, Ireland getting my MFA in Theatre Directing at Trinity College/ The Lir. More info on this soon.<br />
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I've been basking in the insanely beautiful NYC spring (we sure did wait long enough).<br />
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And I took a quick break for some homemade passion fruit margaritas on Cinco de Mayo.<br />
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Jorge Luna is ISSA and Schwinn Indoor Cycling Certified. He's been a fitness junkie for over 20 years and currently trains for <a href="http://www.befitnyc.me/" target="_blank">befitnyc</a>, <a href="http://nycfitness.net/web/" target="_blank">NYC Fitness</a> and <a href="http://iowasportsnyc.com/" target="_blank">Iowa Sports Club</a>. </div>
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Jorge and I worked out together last night at the beautiful <a href="http://www.befitnyc.me/" target="_blank">befitnyc</a> studio. Enjoy the fruits of our labor, complete with poor quality camera footage, awkward editing and me not even attempting to do my hair- because you know I keep it real. </div>
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Oh hey- fancy seeing you here. It has been approximately eight trillion years since I've posted (scientific estimate), so be on the lookout for a blog-facelift soon. So much new and exciting in this girl's world. Stay tuned for details. I've kept busy, I promise. </div>
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In the meantime, I'm thrilled to announce that the <a href="http://sweatequalssuccess.blogspot.com/p/nyc-blogger-playdate.html" target="_blank">NYC Blogger Playdate</a> is returning on March 1st, 2015. <a href="http://www.befitnyc.me/" target="_blank">befitnyc</a> will be hosting a swarm of NYC fitness, food, nutrition and lifestyle bloggers for free classes in the morning and then we'll convene for brunch that afternoon in the Upper West Side. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02453905325381967717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574399160669790424.post-77967264967321089892014-05-06T07:41:00.001-07:002014-05-06T07:41:32.248-07:00This way, please. <div style="text-align: center;">
I've skipped over to this new blog: <a href="http://offthebeatensidewalk.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Off The Beaten Sidewalk</a> and my website: <a href="http://keeliesheridan.com/">keeliesheridan.com</a> </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02453905325381967717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574399160669790424.post-23388489917369031122013-12-07T09:32:00.002-08:002013-12-07T09:33:38.457-08:00$100 to help with your holiday gift list?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Swanson's been my go-to online shop for several years. Why? They're a family-run company with excellent prices, fantastic customer-service and an incredibly wide variety of products. They sent me a gift card to stock up on some favorites. The gave me a shopping spree to stock up on their current offerings.<br />
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The wild world of Keelie is as exciting and busy as ever. My life is currently jam-packed, but with some very terrific things!</div>
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I work with <a href="http://jacksstirbrew.com/" target="_blank">Jack's Stir Brew</a>- the city's BEST coffee company- doing social media and general coffee-shop fun. </div>
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I've begun working for Mealku- a NYC-based online community that delivers meals personally prepared by our network of home cooks. Think Seamless or Grubhub, but with a lot more love. I'm doing Mealku's food photography- pretty close to a dream job for me. Additionally, I'll be taking over some of their social media outlets. </div>
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And in non-food-related items, I'm in a really terrific show! <a href="http://blog.3ldnyc.org/post/59709381404/3ld-and-teeth-of-tooth-atelier-present-the-world" target="_blank">The Downtown Loop at 3LD</a> has gotten a lot of critical love. <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/29/theater/reviews/in-the-downtown-loop-the-audience-goes-on-a-3-d-tour.html?_r=1&" target="_blank">Check us out in the NY Times</a>! We perform Tues-Sat at 8p and have a Sat matinee at 3p. Running until November 16th! Come check us out!</div>
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I've recently found the need for a concise sampling of my photographic work- a blog post seemed appropriate. My photography style reflects my eclectic, fresh and unique personal aesthetic. These images will be familiar to regular readers. Stay tuned for some exciting news!</div>
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Brooklyn College BFA Acting Ensemble- Brooklyn, NY</div>
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Coffee Plant- Dalat, Vietnam</div>
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Creme Caramel- Hanoi, Vietnam</div>
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Cafe Mocha- San Jose, Costa Rica</div>
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High Tide Sunset- Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica</div>
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Guaro Sour at Sunset- Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica</div>
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Rose Bud Tea- Brooklyn, NY</div>
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Chocolate Covered Strawberry- Brooklyn, NY</div>
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Maternity Photo- Amsterdam, NY</div>
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Roses- Brooklyn, NY</div>
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Actor Headshot- Brooklyn, NY</div>
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Sidewalk Closeup- Brooklyn, NY</div>
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Actor Headshot- Brooklyn, NY</div>
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Fresh Lemonade- Saratoga Springs, NY</div>
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Fetuccini Pancetta- Saratoga Springs, NY</div>
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Chocolate Mousse- Saratoga Springs, NY</div>
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Apple Streudel- Saratoga Springs, NY</div>
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Newborn Photos- Ballston Spa, NY</div>
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Fresh Catch BBQ- Cape Cod</div>
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Nauset Beach- Cape Cod</div>
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If you're a regular reader on this blog, you know that I talk about coffee a lot. I'm an iced coffee fanatic, and getting my Master's degree only compounded that. I think there was a point in time where my veins contained more coffee than blood. All my classmates tried to 'quit' or 'cut back' on caffeine at some point during our tenure, but I am NOT a quitter. Now that I'm done with grad school and navigating the real world, I've settled at around 3 cups or 2 iced coffees a day, which may still seem excessive, but makes me oh-so-happy.</div>
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I've become increasingly particular over the years about the coffee I purchase, paying special attention to sourcing and production practices. If you've not already seen the documentary <a href="http://blackgoldmovie.com/" target="_blank">Black Gold</a>, give it a watch. It's been almost two years since <a href="http://sweatequalssuccess.blogspot.com/2011/09/last-nights-fun-and-coffee-talk.html" target="_blank">I first saw it</a>, and I've held up my oath to never, ever, ever purchase a bag of coffee that isn't either <a href="http://www.fairtradeusa.org/?gclid=CJXkhoCXsrgCFQik4AodbHEAqA" target="_blank">Fair Trade Certified</a>, <a href="http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/" target="_blank">Rainforest Alliance Certified</a> or a sponsor of <a href="http://www.coffeekids.org/" target="_blank">Coffee Kids</a>- a non-profit that works to improve the quality of life in coffee-growing communities, supporting healthcare, education, food security, capacity building and economic diversification programs. </div>
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I strolled into my local organic food market recently to pick up some java, and walked out with <a href="http://www.buywellcoffee.com/" target="_blank">BuyWell Fair Trade Coffee's</a> <i>Peru Cafe Hope</i>- which directly supports women farmers. In addition to their Fair Trade and USDA Organic certifications, they're also Renewable Energy Certified. Talk about setting the bar high. Makes me wanna thank their mamas for raising them right!</div>
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I like to try new coffees black at first, even though my drink of choice is iced and sweetened with soy milk. </div>
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Taste: Bitter, Chocolatey Notes</div>
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Mouthfeel: Medium - Heavy Body</div>
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I'm interviewing tomorrow for a coffee company with similar values here in NYC. Fingers crossed. I have some exciting ideas for their brand, and I'm IN LOVE with their products!</div>
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I'm in an odd, transitional place, in terms of living and employment. The lack of structure (after spending 2 years in an INTENSE and comprehensive Master's program) is overwhelming. My theatre work has kept me sane. We were off from rehearsal last night, so I headed over to <a href="http://www.qathracafe.com/" target="_blank">Qathra</a> to get out of the house and spend some time working on my script. I love that they use local <a href="http://www.battenkillcreamery.com/" target="_blank">Battenkill Valley Creamery</a>'s products and brew <a href="http://counterculturecoffee.com/" target="_blank">Counter Culture</a>'s ethically sourced coffee!</div>
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My new roommates have the most amazing kitchen gadgets on earth. It's true. Everything. Everything. We've got a big (by Brooklyn standards) kitchen, and we USE it! </div>
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I popped a raw, cold, rinsed yellow zucchini in the spinny-slicey thing. This is it's scientific term. </div>
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Poured on some of my boy Paul Newman's Sockarooni pasta sauce.</div>
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And watched my wildest dreams come true!</div>
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Topped with some pecorino romano. IT SATISFIED MY PASTA CRAVING. I'm not even joking. For serious realsies. I mean, yes, you're aware that you're eating raw zucchini, but I was not at all disappointed, nor did I feel unfulfilled. Admittedly I think my favorite part about pasta is eating a bunch of sauce, but with that in mind, I may never eat pasta again!* (*That's totally untrue. I have no desire to stop eating pasta. But this is a great substitute and I will eat zucchini like this ALL THE TIME now.)</div>
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I watched another food related documentary last night- <i><a href="http://kingsofpastry.com/" target="_blank">Kings of Pastry</a>,</i> which follows 16 chefs as they prepare to receive the title of Meilleurs Ouvriers de France (Best Craftsmen in France)- an extremely prestigious honor. I'm pretty sure I've seen it before, but I enjoyed it still. I went to sleep feeling hungry and inspired. </div>
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I hit the gym early this AM. I don't have my iced coffee system in place in my new apt, so I've been stopping to buy one on my walk to the gym, which is getting expensive. STOP IT, KEELIE. Ok. I feel better. </div>
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Today's workout consisted of 45 mins of cardio (on the elliptical, again, for reasons I'll explain later), followed by some LEGS, BUTT and a serious stretch down. I mean, come on. If they turn the lights off in the aerobics studio, I'm GONNA dance. Let's be real.</div>
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I hopped home and heated up some leftover homefries with chicken sausage, tomatoes and avocado. And then I ate a spoonful of maple cream. And now I'm happy.</div>
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Have you experienced the zucchini pasta magic trick yet? Can you teach me something similarly amazing to make today even more mind blowing than yesterday??!?!?!?!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I would have posted this hours ago, but I locked myself out of my apartment while doing laundry with no phone or wallet. Imagine: It'll be hours until my roommates are home, I'm new to the building so I know absolutely no one, I'm wearing an oversized T-shirt dress with NO form of underwear (because if I had ANY clean underwear left, let's be honest- I wouldn't have been doing laundry in the first place). I set about introducing myself to everyone who lives above or below me. I learned: <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px;">3B's fire escape is blocked by furniture, 5B's is locked and they can't find the key, 2B didn't trust me, and 6B (the only male who answered the door...) is my savior. I made a daring fire-escape break in, using my flip flop to pry my window open. Only me. Only me.</span></span></div>
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I tossed some blueberries, strawberries and a half a banana into our mini blender with a scoop of <a href="http://myvega.com/" target="_blank">Vega's Choc-A-Lot smoothie powder</a>. 1 scoop = 105 cal, 3g fat, 9g carbs, 1g sugar, 7g fiber and 11g protein. </div>
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Blended with some ice and <a href="http://www.westsoymilk.com/products/other/" target="_blank">Soy Slender's Chocolate Soy Milk</a>! </div>
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-the juice from 6 fresh limes</div>
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-appx 2 tablespoons minced fresh spearmint leaves (give or take, because you obviously bought the mint days ago and never got around to using it so most of it got dry and crunchy and unusable- whatever is salvageable is the PERFECT amount, I swear)</div>
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-appx 25 drops of stevia- to taste- this may be way to much for some and nowhere near enough for others</div>
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-5 cups ices cold water</div>
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-a big fat handful of ice cubes</div>
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Mix 'em, baby, and enjoy. If you're feeling particularly rococo, blend yours for a slushie treat.</div>
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Last night I watched most of Lutz Hachmeister's documentary <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1764282/" target="_blank">Three Stars</a>, which explores the Michelin system of chef/ restaurant rating. I have a great respect and appreciation for the dedication, study, discipline and craft employed by these master chefs, and I'm inspired to step up my own cooking game. I particularly enjoyed hearing the chef's perspectives on the Michelin stars, what the accreditation meant to them, and how it affected their businesses. Worth a watch if you're mildly (or majorly) obsessed with the ins and outs of food production and the restaurant industry.</div>
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We have a small but varied Greenmarket in my new hood on Sundays. </div>
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I rejoined Bally's! I was a loyal member for years, then got rid of my membership to take advantage of my student benefits in grad school, but I'm back! I squeezed in a quick 30 mins of cardio and some plyometrics, and felt my mood increase in direct relation to sweat expenditure. It was beautiful. </div>
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The NYC heat wave has been messing with my sleep in a major way, and it's been affecting my quality of life, bigtime. I was very interested to read<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/natasha-turner-nd/sleeping-naked_b_3381630.html" target="_blank"> 'Five Reasons to Sleep Naked' by Natasha Turner</a>, initially because I love reading anything that validates my opinions, but noticed that all of the listed reasons relate to temperature. Give it a gander. </div>
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The vintage hat that almost was. I talked myself out of buying it. But boy, was it cute.</div>
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A concert in the rain! Ladysmith Black Mambazo! <a href="http://bricartsmedia.org/performing-arts/celebrate-brooklyn" target="_blank">BRIC's Celebrate Brooklyn Concert Series in Prospect Park</a>.</div>
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Exploring my new neighborhood. I'm all about <a href="http://www.qathracafe.com/news/" target="_blank">Qathra's</a> iced coffee. </div>
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Enjoying my new apt! A juicer!!! Which makes my breakfasts SUPER HAPPY. This juice contains swiss chard, carrots, apple and passionfruit.</div>
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<a href="http://www.yvesveggie.com/" target="_blank">Yves Meatless Breakfast Patties</a> and <a href="http://www.foodforlife.com/about_us/ezekiel-49" target="_blank">Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Grain English Muffins</a>. I'm usually out of the house for extended periods of time, so I need clean, hearty breakfasts. These fit the bill nicely. </div>
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And then I woke up this morning to learn that <a href="https://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/557022/At-least-100-homes-flooded-in-Montgomery-County.html?nav=5011" target="_blank">my hometown, Ft. Plain, NY, is currently being destroyed by <i>another</i> 'historic' flood</a>- on the 7 year anniversary, to-date, of the first 'historic flood' in recent memory. It is believed that at least 100 homes have been flooded, which is a devastating blow to a town of approximately 2000 people. My Facebook feed is clogged with images and videos too heartbreaking to share, but please, keep NY's Mohawk Valley in your prayers or meditations or intentions today. I know all to well what they're going through. </div>
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I found my new favorite threading salon. Never has something that hurt so much made me so excited! <a href="http://perfectbrowsnyc.com/" target="_blank">Perfect Brows NYC</a>.</div>
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In fitness news, I'm working up the nerve to do a body transformation series. Grad school was rough in a lot of ways- the first year I lost a ton of weight, all of it muscle, and the second year I put it back on- none of it muscle. I'm in a very transitional place in my life, so I'm eager to get settled and start a routine, but in the meantime, I'm squeezing in all the sweat I can. Like a kettlebell ass kicking. Startinggggggg...... NOW.</div>
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Spinach, eggwhites and a bit of mozzarella on two small slices of high fiber multi grain toast. So simple, so filling.<br />
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I'm a busy girl. Always have been, always will be. It's in my nature to fill my schedule to the brim. This week has been no exception.<br />
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Rehearsing for the world premiere of Charles Mee's <i><a href="http://thefourseasonsnyc.com/" target="_blank">The Four Seasons NYC</a> </i>has demanded most of my time these days. Can you spot me in this photo (look for my signature pile of unruly red hair).<br />
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On Monday we got to do a group walk-through of the space we're performing in- the stunning <a href="http://www.orensanz.org/" target="_blank">Angel Orensanz Foundation</a>- the oldest synagogue in NYC, now an artistic haven. Lots of non-performers don't realize that rehearsals (especially in NYC) rarely take place in the performance space until the week of technical rehearsal (right before opening). Getting a few minutes to romp around this creative playground was such a gift.<br />
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If you're in the NYC area, you MUST join us! I guarantee this magical celebration of life and love in one of the city's most majestic historical spaces will be unlike ANYTHING you've ever seen. <a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/394001" target="_blank">Get your tickets here</a>!<br />
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I'm moving for the 5th time in about 9 months. After being displaced by Hurricane Sandy, things have yet to settle down on the housing front. Fingers crossed that this next move will be somewhat permanent! My new roommates are two good friends from school, the apartment is large (by Brooklyn standards), and I'm excited about the neighborhood!<br />
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Why yes, that <i>is </i>a chalkboard-paint circle, right next to where my desk will be, because I am an eight-year-old.<br />
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I'm working with reds and earth-tones. The room was pastel purple before, so this is a big upgrade.<br />
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How radical is this mirror I snagged for $20 in a street fair?<br />
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My BFF since middle school is having a baby! I had a blast taking her maternity pics last month.<br />
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And this past weekend I made a whirlwind trip home to help throw her baby shower!<br />
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In other random news, I bought some sweet summer kicks. Reason #44949585 why NYC is the best place to live on earth- there is an abundance of super fresh, hyper trendy, awesomely now <i>everything</i> being sold on the cheap.<br />
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And these little devils happened on one of my coffee breaks.<br />
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Cookie dough, cinnamon and peanut butter cup. Each under 50 calories. <a href="http://www.bakedbymelissa.com/checkout/index.aspx" target="_blank">Baked by Melissa</a>, GET AWN WITCHYO BAD SELF. Also, their iced coffee is DELISH, and cheap! When you're buying 2+ iced coffees a day in NYC, you keep a running tab of who's doing their thang for less than $3.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02453905325381967717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574399160669790424.post-49782944242875266992013-06-21T07:58:00.000-07:002013-06-21T07:58:08.659-07:00Emerging from my Chrysalis, OR my One Year Absentia.<div style="text-align: center;">
Howdy. It's been a while. A long while. If your first thought is "Who IS this person appearing on my Reader Feed?" - don't feel bad! It's been one week short of a year since I've last dribbled some musings into Blogger's editor and published it into your consciousness. We'll get reacquainted, don't you fret, and perhaps better than ever! </div>
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A lot has changed, around here. 2012 was one of the most transformative years I've experienced yet, and while it felt at times like the end of the world, the light beyond the trauma is bright and warm. While I do not plan on digging into the full details of exactly what these changes consisted of, know that my life is now nearly unrecognizable. I hope you'll still come along for the ride!</div>
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I won a very prestigious Brooklyn College Alumni Association Award for service to my department, the school community at large, and the borough of Brooklyn.<br />
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I got certified by the SAFD in Unarmed Combat!<br />
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Went to Costa Rica- a week by myself to ring in the new year and new beginnings, and a week with an old friend for some much needed girl time.<br />
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I got my Masters of Fine Arts in Acting from Brooklyn College!<br />
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And now, I'm preparing for one of the biggest shows I've ever been in- <a href="http://www.thefourseasonsnyc.com/" target="_blank">The Four Seasons NYC</a>, moving into a new, stable and positive living situation (the 6th place I've stayed in the past 9 months), and remembering/ relearning what the real, non-grad school world is like.<br />
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This blog will change, too, I suspect. I recognize in myself the former desire to create a FITNESS blog, but it was never quite that, or a TRAVEL blog, but it was never quite that, or a FOOD blog, but it was never quite that, either. One of my big lessons of late has been letting go of preconceived notions and judgements and just seeing what things are. So let's see what this is.</div>
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"I've been awake since before sunrise by myself, positively tweaking out at how stunning the scenery is. Tress, mountains, plains, rice fields- exquisite. I've discovered that the bathrooms are the only opening windows in the soft sleeper cars and I've been taking photos out of various bathroom windows for the past hour."
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Propping myself and my camera precariously between the window ledge and squat toilet handles (the other bathroom had a seated toilet but the window didn't open as far), I took hundreds of shots of the Vietnamese countryside as it awoke that morning. Hot, smelly and uncomfortable, but completely worth it. None of these photos have been edited.</div>
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After thoroughly covering myself in every sort of germ known to man, I returned from my bathroom photo shoot to find Joe staring at his laptop, aching to write... <i>something. </i></div>
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The train stopped briefly in a small town (one of <i>many)</i> and Joe hopped off and grabbed us some ca phe and bahn mi for breakfast.</div>
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Standing in the small corridor outside your bunk- a popular pastime....</div>
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And an awesome way to meet new people. The gentleman was one of our bunk mates, and this mother and son were lodged a few bunks down.</div>
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You should know that if you leave the train doors open, you <i>will</i> get visitors.</div>
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-Bring snacks, beverages and cup-o-noodles for the train. There are vendors at most stations but the stops are often quick and unless your Vietnamese is pretty spot on, you'll probably miss most of what the conductor is saying. You DO NOT want to get left at one of the smaller stations while your travelling partner and belongings head off to Hanoi... There are also a few vendors on the train, but their selections are a bit sporadic and if you miss them passing by, you won't see them again for several hours.</div>
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-Diversify your on-train entertainment. Seriously. If you're doing the 30 hour haul from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, you will NOT want to look out the window or read or take pictures the ENTIRE TIME. Don't get me wrong, the countryside is gorgeous enough to daydream about for several hours on end, but you have thirty of them. I wrote, sketched, did crosswords, listened to podcasts, read and photographed.</div>
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-Be open. In the most broad sense of the term. There is a very tangible feeling of community and interconnected-ness in Vietnam- people are very aware of their surroundings and interact with everyone around them- especially those who seem interesting. And if you're a Western-looking tourist, you WILL seem interesting. On several occasions, people walked right in to our cabin, sat down on our beds and smiled. Use common sense- naturally lock your cabin when you're sleeping and unable to watch your belongings, but trust me, you'll have some pretty magical interactions if you don't let the Western "get out of my space, stranger!" instinct close you off. </div>
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A few weeks back, I had the privilege of joining the <a href="http://zoneperfect.com/" target="_blank">ZonePerfect</a> team and several local bloggers/ writers for a relaxing morning at the beautiful Chelsea Piers. I snapped several pictures but sadly had my first (and hopefully last) experience with corrupted files at the end of a full memory card/ low battery, and I can't view any of them. The ZonePerfect team had my back, though, and sent me these images to share!</div>
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We began the day with a brief but relaxing yoga session led by <a href="http://www.lisalkirchner.com/" target="_blank">Lisa Kirchner</a>, who combined aromatheraphy with some soothing poses to get us centered.</div>
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Bonnie Dewkett, CPO and owner of the <a href="http://thejoyfulorganizer.com/" target="_blank">Joyful Organizer, LLC</a>, offered some tips on our relationship to stuff and gave us three principles of organization to live by: </div>
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Bonnie gave us a copy of her book, <i>50 Tips to Get You Organized in 10 Minutes or Less!</i> which I cannot wait to read!</div>
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<a href="http://www.chelseapiers.com/sc/training/trainer-bio.cfm?id=15" target="_blank">Kathy Alcoba</a>, a CPT, spoke about efficient and sustainable ways to stay fit, including lots of gym-free options (stairs, dancing, boxing, resistance bands, stability balls) and stressed that no matter what you do to get sweaty, you MUST enjoy it, or you simply won't stick with it.</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/heatherbauerliving" target="_blank">Heather Bauer</a>, a RD and CDN, author of <i>The Wall Street Diet</i> and <i>Bread is the Devil</i>, spoke to us about simplifying nutrition. You can take control of your diet in a major way by doing some simple pre-planning- especially when traveling/ dining out. </div>
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Heather gave us copies of <i>Bread is the Devil</i>- I'm psyched to dive in once I finish my summer reading for school. </div>
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We were given samples of the new <a href="http://zoneperfect.com/products/perfectly-simple" target="_blank">Perfectly Simple Bars</a>- Cranberry Almond, Peanut Crunch and Toasted Coconut. These bars are delicious, and with only 10 ingredients, appx 170-200 calories and 10g of protein, these make excellent snacks or small meals (paired with a piece of fruit or a yogurt). </div>
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Many thanks to the ZonePerfect team, guest speakers and other bloggers for an awesome morning!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02453905325381967717noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6574399160669790424.post-67494538412270121832012-06-13T12:46:00.001-07:002012-06-13T12:46:48.544-07:00Beach Run in the Rain!<div style="text-align: center;">
Sometimes, when life overwhelms you, you've just gotta ignore the pile of work in front of you, set your timer so you're back for your Skype meeting in 45 minutes, throw on your swimmies and running gear and hit the beach! I had done some strength earlier today and wasn't planning on doing any cardio, but when the great outdoors calls, you have to answer. Evening when it's raining.</div>
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When's the last time you dropped everything for a quick sweat session? What'd you do?</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02453905325381967717noreply@blogger.com0