Perhaps that is because religions are inherently institutions of control. They control what we believe, the ways we behave, and, ultimately, who is valued. This structure of control then extends beyond the larger religious community and into the home where, tragically, women and children are placed at the bottom of those value systems, making them […]
After one of my Saturday AKTinMotion workouts, I walked to the Chobani Soho store to get a post-workout snack. The store was originally supposed to be a pop-up shop but has been so popular that I think they continue to extend their lease! The store has a few chairs and tables so you can actually […]
My best friend and maid-of-honor, Angie, planned a beautiful bridal shower for me – not only is she currently getting her MBA and working full-time, but she also lives in Chicago and had to coordinate everything with my other bridesmaids from there! Angie arrived on Friday night and we ate chicken meatballs, caught up, and […]
On Saturday, I woke up early and went to the Sports Club next to the Ritz Carlton to do my AKT in Motion treadmill routine and my arms routine. There are only 90-some days until my own wedding – I can’t believe it’s approaching so quickly! Luckily, we have all of our vendors selected and […]
Over the weekend, Ken and I took a short trip to Washington, DC because I was standing up in my friend’s wedding! We arrived on Friday afternoon and since we wanted to make the most out of the short trip, we quickly unpacked and put on our running clothes so we could run around the […]
