As I slowly start to unpeel, layer by layer by layer, I begin to unravel into myself. My. Self. In my belief, there are three parts of my...

“Radical self reliance, bitches, ” my ride had sweetly yet firmly yelled as she walked away into the darkness, with the car keys. While I...

During a highly philosophical viewing of Mean Girls, I began thinking about all the trivial things we used to care about in high school -...

So February 14th is here and like it or not, the city turns pink and we are surrounded by couples in love, roses and heart balloons. If...

Love is a bear hug when it’s needed the most It’s your proudest of moments and a friend that will boast Love is a white cloud floating by...

­ About 8 months ago, I made a commitment to write a blog every month for School of Shine. I really believe in the importance of keeping...

We've made it to the mantastic month of November, where you’ll find an influx of fierce looking facial hair being grown for a good cause....

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As a personal trainer, people commonly come to me for help. They want to get fitter and healthier. They want to accomplish something....

I used to be that girl. Now, those words can begin many a story, but I mean the one who celebrated age 21 for 8 years straight,...

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I think of myself as a leader. When I was in 2nd grade, the ‘queen’ of the girls told me not to be friends with a girl in our class who...