I’ve written that I’m going through a hard time. And because this is an uplifting, positive place (for me at least as much as you), I’m not going to go into detail about the nature of this challenge. But last night I had to reconnect with some truths to help me through. We are flesh and blood. Only Hashem …
Hi, all. I hope you had an easy fast this week and are having a great summer so far. I’ve been busy planning a trip with a friend, and I’m so excited but I also have to admit that I can’t wait to be home, safe and sound! (Nerves). In the meantime, I’ve been listening to audiobooks and tutoring on the …
Do you work out? I have an undeniable couch potato track record (sneaking away from sports in camp, cutting gym class in high school) but recently, I’ve been taking a more serious look at fitness. Other than the game of belts in elementary school (remember that?), I shied away from all athletic activity throughout childhood. This is normal bookworm behavior, but …
Hey, all, I’ve been meaning to post but it’s been hectic; my sister was here with her boys, and my close friend got married this week. Since this was so much fun last time, I decided to put together a summer bucket list. Without further ado: Paint something Visit the beach Take an archery lesson Mail a letter Take a foreign …
It’s graduation season! I’ve been thinking about the advice I want to share with the high school seniors I work with. These are some tidbits I’ve learned over my journey so far that I think would have been helpful and encouraging to hear at 18. So, for those about to venture out into the wild unknown: 1) It doesn’t end …
I don’t wear lots of makeup, but I do have a few favorite products that I use all the time. Here are the products I recommend: MAC Prep + Prime 24-hour eye shadow primer. This is really excellent and keeps eye shadow from creasing for hours. (Usually used in conjunction with one MAC eye shadow, depending on the occasion.) BareMinerals …
I have to say that each year, as the school year winds down and summer approaches, I start to get a little nervous about what I’ll be doing over vacation. A couple years ago, a friend of mine realized that there were limited options for summer programs targeted to singles, and she took the plunge and started her own. …
My friend and I went out for lunch after her one-hundredth date. We ordered ourselves a milchig spread and talked for over an hour, about how much we’ve grown over our years of dating, how we’ve learned how to make ourselves happy, how we’ve found teachers and books and learning modalities that have helped us develop. How proud we are …
So I’ve mentioned before that I work in a school setting, and that I recently changed jobs. Earlier this year, I divided my time between two schools in a nearby district. For the first time, I had no frum coworkers. I figured it wouldn’t be much of an issue. I’m a friendly person and pretty comfortable with anyone. I was …
A few friends and I have a tradition of celebrating our birthdays together. Recently, as our default, we’ve been going out to eat (usually to a steakhouse, with cocktails). For one friend a couple years ago, we did a Strayboots hunt on Fifth Avenue followed by dinner. For another friend, we bought salads and cheesecake and had a picnic in a park …
