I am 34 tomorrow. Thirty-four is somehow so much older than 33, and two weeks ago I prepared a post for this Feel Good Friday that didn’t actually feel very good, deep in the angsty throes of self-reflection about what it means to be a certain age at which I suddenly feel like I should…
Feminist or not, it’s undoubtedly hard to navigate the various expectations around being female these days, what with their contradictions, restrictions, freedoms, and hypocrisies. Here are a few articles that explore some of these concepts, with telling quotes pulled out from each. “I wonder why we understand ownership so much better when we’re talking…
A few years ago I implemented a strict one-in, one-out policy for clothes-buying. It was successful, but I constantly wish I would pare down more: I have a few pieces I love, love, love, and I wear them ALL THE TIME. Why bother keeping the rest? Because I might, maybe, possibly want to wear them…
Last night at the gym, my male training partner pointed to a guy on TV and said, “how did that guy become the head of a chicken company?” and I said, “he’s an old white guy.” I frequently point out how much easier it is for an old, white guy to succeed at business. This…
This post could have been titled “Own up to it or go ahead and die.” As in, that’s what my mom said when I ran a post by her about sex, relationships, and birth control for this blog. Because we’re talking about your body … we’re talking about the choices you’re making … and fundamentally,…
Even if it really means List-of-Things-I’m-Gonna-Buy-Myself-at-After-Christmas-Sales. Because really, when it comes to gifts, I’d rather have presence than presents. Let’s gift each other spending time together—while doing cool things. Christmas Gifts that Are Not Material That I’d Like: Tickets to an NFL football game. Will travel for tickets. Wine-tasting. Catalina. Someone planning a hiking +…
Ah, have you guys missed Compliment or Insult?! I have (guess I have to get into a non-CrossFit gym…) Thankfully, this gem popped on over to my screen via gchat the other day, re: my gchat photo: Ah, being an overlooked attractive woman.
“Female freedom has an expiration date” … a really interesting perspective on marriage by a single 35-year-old woman.
I’ve been posting a lot of videos lately, I’m not sure what that’s about but this is another good one, so click play.
“… when you squat, everyone in the gym stops what they’re doing to watch.” Actually said to me. Motivation? Side note: New Clean & Jerk PR! 145# 🙂
I have been lifting weights for at least ten years. I’ve been CrossFitting for five. I’m no stranger to being the only girl in a gym doing olympic lifts, heavy weight, or handstand pushups. I have never once been asked to spot anyone. I have also never once worn a workout skirt in the gym.…