Survival Is the Underdog Of Super Powers
I saw this post that was saying that people need to stop holding on to what has hurt them, that true forgiveness means you are done being angry, and that anger somehow poisons your own soul. But I don’t believe
How to Use a Raised Garden Bed as a “Compost Garden” During the Winter To Improve Soil Fertility
A few weeks ago, a friend and I uprooted the grass on this overgrown, raised, garden bed on the side of the house I currently reside in, replaced the wood sidings, picked up several bags of well-draining soil, a hoe,
Exercising and Traveling: Staying Fit Abroad
Gyms, no. Surely, we can do better than that. And we can! But let’s start with the more obvious stuff. You can stay in a hotel or hostel with a gym and pool, or even be luxurious with a sauna
A Delicious Spinach Avocado Dip Recipe For Getting More Spinach Into Your Diet
As it seems to be her new hobby of thrusting things on me without warning whenever I go home to visit my parents, my mother did so again by surprising me with some avocados. I do say “surprise” because, I
(Apparently) All I Needed to Nail My Yoga Forearm Stand Was To Start Pole Dancing
One of my fitness goals for 2017 was finally being able to do a forearm stand. I wasn’t being too ambitious. Being able to do a forearm stand while supporting my head was something I’d never been able to do
Pole (Dancing) and Pasta? Multitasking to Increase Productivity For An Easier Life
I might have mastered the art of multitasking . Although I do enjoy cooking , I feel like many days it takes up a lot of time. That’s partially because when I do cook, I’m always making a large dish
Get A Week’s Worth of Exercise in One Night…or Day By Dancing…and Other Activities
Most doctors and health specialists recommend 5 hours of exercise, mostly cardio, per week. The only time in my life I ever got in 5 hours of cardio in a week when I used to party every weekend but who’s
Denying Your Anxiety Is Not Self-Love and Will Not Improve Your Mental Health
I’ve been denying my anxiety. Telling myself that “I don’t like driving” is just a quirk, a personality trait that developed from living in Brooklyn for too long and being able to walk, bike, or bus anywhere I felt like
I Am Casually Depressed
I wear it like a tattoo in a law firm. No one can see it but that bitch is still there. I call it “casually depressed” because I live in between the depression that I’d become so familiar with and this
Growing Avocado Trees from An Avocado Pit
It has come to my attention that I haven’t been keeping track of my avocado plants’ growth!! Which makes me very sad because, despite my frustrations with the avocados, I have been seeing some progress from the pits I have
Stay Hydrated and Take Your Smoothies To-Go With These Cool Bottles, Pun Intended
I am kind of, really, obsessed with smoothies, and have always been a water-guzzling athletic. You know, when I’m actually being athletic, but, either way, on an average day, I probably ingest half a gallon of water. Now, there’s also a
Apple Cider Vinegar Smoothie Recipe: Apple Cider Vinegar, Bananas, Apple Juice, and Mango Juice
After trying the apple cider vinegar smoothie with actual mangoes (with skin), I decided to get rid of the rest of my bananas today by making more smoothies. A reminder that my blender cannot make all of this smoothie in
Ever Wanted to Build Your Own GreenHouse?
122 Free DIY Greenhouse Plans to Help You Build One in Your Garden This Weekend
Angry Gardener Grrrrr!!!
I planted tomato seeds and a pineapple crown today. If this pineapple dies on me again, I’m burning this house down. This is not a drill!! ??
I Planted My First Tree Today
Planting a tree bought from a nursery. September 20, 2017 I don’t mean an avocado pit or a seed that would become a tree. I mean an actual tree with branches and leaves and flowers already sprouting. I’m currently hot
Plant Thoughts 18273
People: It’s mighty nice out here today. Me: Well, my plants don’t like this weather so… Be sure to check out my books and support my writing. 🙂
Growing a Pineapple Plant From the Crown- The First Attempt
Inception: August 24, 2017-As I witnessed from watching a few YouTube videos, I cut off the crown of my fresh pineapple, filled a jar with water, placed the crown in Update: September 5, 2017- Yesterday, I trimmed the crown down
How to Grow a Mango Tree From a Mango Seed
Planting date of Mango Seeds: August 6, 2017 Attempting to grow mango trees from mango seeds that have been scavenged from grocery store mangoes. Picked up some mangoes at Sam’s club and I will also note that Sam’s Club has