One thing I learned today: Stop fighting your body and listen to it.
One thing I'm grateful for: A much needed motivational boost.
December 30, 2013
One thing I learned today: I am tired.
One thing I'm grateful for: A small start on regaining my health.
One thing I'm grateful for: A small start on regaining my health.
December 29, 2013
One thing I learned today: Everything is going to be different.
One thing I'm grateful for: I accept that, finally.
One thing I'm grateful for: I accept that, finally.
December 28, 2013
One thing I learned today: It’s better to be a lion for a day than a sheep all your life.
One thing I'm grateful for: The approach of a NEW YEAR!
One thing I'm grateful for: The approach of a NEW YEAR!
December 27, 2013
One thing I learned today: Eating the standard American diet isn't some little flaw to cut myself some slack about. It's playing with fire.
One thing I'm grateful for: "Don't ever forget you're awesome." -Shradha
One thing I'm grateful for: "Don't ever forget you're awesome." -Shradha
December 25, 2013
One thing I learned today: Keep moving forward.
One thing I'm grateful for: My new VITAMIX!!!
One thing I'm grateful for: My new VITAMIX!!!
December 24, 2014
One thing I learned today: "It is because society tells us that women are objects, not subjects, that even good men, when speaking out against violence against women, tell other men to imagine her as 'somebody’s wife, somebody’s mother, somebody’s daughter, or somebody’s sister,' it never occurring to them that maybe, just maybe, a woman is also 'somebody'."
One thing I'm grateful for: An amazing new feminist blog find - every post hits it out of the park.
One thing I'm grateful for: An amazing new feminist blog find - every post hits it out of the park.
December 23, 2014
One thing I learned today: Nutrition and sleep are SO intimately connected.
One thing I'm grateful for: Confidence.
One thing I'm grateful for: Confidence.
December 22, 2013
One thing I learned today: Fresh air & food do a body good.
One thing I'm grateful for: The return of HealthTracker - new & improved 2014 version. ;) It's so on.
One thing I'm grateful for: The return of HealthTracker - new & improved 2014 version. ;) It's so on.
December 21, 2013
One thing I learned today: We need to stop apologizing and thinking we owe justification.
One thing I'm grateful for: A Christmas miracle in which my stomach randomly decided to tolerate some beer!
One thing I'm grateful for: A Christmas miracle in which my stomach randomly decided to tolerate some beer!
December 20, 2013
One thing I learned today: I am still REALLY uncomfortable with crying.
One thing I'm grateful for: Shared experiences with friends.
One thing I'm grateful for: Shared experiences with friends.
December 19, 2013
One thing I learned today: That I need to start a more writing-intensive blog because, apparently, I have a lot to say these days. Today's food for thought...
The thing that is bothering me with this debate on whether or not Beyonce is a feminist is the repeated comment I see that if a woman is being overtly sexual (particularly in a performance context like she is), she is promoting the objectification of women and is either guilty for doing it knowingly, or is fooling and somehow harming herself without even realizing it. And I can think of few things more patriarchal and misogynistic, or more divisive to feminism, than claiming women don't know what's best for themselves. Frankly, it seems very akin to victim blaming in rape to me. Objectification of women is a HUGE problem - so why aren't we focusing on the ones doing the objectifying instead of suggesting women censor how they express themselves? There is no acceptable line of sexual expression at which men (and even other women) will stop objectifying women - it is not up to women to censor themselves to prevent objectification. It is up to us as a society to demand that the objectifiers to stop this behavior. I also don't see this level of "concern" for male artists who capitalize on their sexuality and aesthetic. We don't sit around fretting that they must be psychologically damaged in some way or don't understand what they are doing to themselves or their gender. So I call bullshit and say that the only people fooling themselves here are those who think it's feminist to try to exclude and put down a woman because she behaves in a way that hasn't traditionally been associated with feminism.
One thing I'm grateful for: So many kick-ass women in my life.
The thing that is bothering me with this debate on whether or not Beyonce is a feminist is the repeated comment I see that if a woman is being overtly sexual (particularly in a performance context like she is), she is promoting the objectification of women and is either guilty for doing it knowingly, or is fooling and somehow harming herself without even realizing it. And I can think of few things more patriarchal and misogynistic, or more divisive to feminism, than claiming women don't know what's best for themselves. Frankly, it seems very akin to victim blaming in rape to me. Objectification of women is a HUGE problem - so why aren't we focusing on the ones doing the objectifying instead of suggesting women censor how they express themselves? There is no acceptable line of sexual expression at which men (and even other women) will stop objectifying women - it is not up to women to censor themselves to prevent objectification. It is up to us as a society to demand that the objectifiers to stop this behavior. I also don't see this level of "concern" for male artists who capitalize on their sexuality and aesthetic. We don't sit around fretting that they must be psychologically damaged in some way or don't understand what they are doing to themselves or their gender. So I call bullshit and say that the only people fooling themselves here are those who think it's feminist to try to exclude and put down a woman because she behaves in a way that hasn't traditionally been associated with feminism.
One thing I'm grateful for: So many kick-ass women in my life.
December 18, 2013
One thing I learned today: What I want for myself in 2014 - and since part of that is to be more open and vulnerable, here it is:
I want to grow more as a person. I want to work hard through therapy and come out feeling great about my body and owning my sexuality. I want to be more open and vulnerable with others, and also become stronger. I want to learn to fight - both literally and figuratively. I want to take care of myself not because I am following rules or want to look good, but because I care about my long-term health and know what is best for my body and want to honor that, even if it means going against the grain. I want to wake up every morning and beast through a killer workout, meditate, and go into each day calm and confident. I want to end each day knowing I gave it my all and honored myself by doing my best work. I want to be bolder and assert my opinions without worrying what others think, to be confident in my intelligence and eloquence, and to embrace feminism and set an example for other girls and women to NEVER shrink down. I want to be still enough to sit and read a book again, to just be - I want to relearn to be truly present. I want to honor my relationships and be a better friend and daughter, and continue to learn that time spent with others is rarely time wasted and will make me successful at what truly matters - living. I want to have FUN and remember that doing so comes from within. Most of all, I want to start the journey to becoming a physician and never forget why I set out to do it or lose my humanity along the way.
One thing I'm grateful for: All of you who have taken the time to read my ramblings over the past couple of years - I think I probably know most of you who read this in real life, and I've learned so much from you and really value having you in my life.
I want to grow more as a person. I want to work hard through therapy and come out feeling great about my body and owning my sexuality. I want to be more open and vulnerable with others, and also become stronger. I want to learn to fight - both literally and figuratively. I want to take care of myself not because I am following rules or want to look good, but because I care about my long-term health and know what is best for my body and want to honor that, even if it means going against the grain. I want to wake up every morning and beast through a killer workout, meditate, and go into each day calm and confident. I want to end each day knowing I gave it my all and honored myself by doing my best work. I want to be bolder and assert my opinions without worrying what others think, to be confident in my intelligence and eloquence, and to embrace feminism and set an example for other girls and women to NEVER shrink down. I want to be still enough to sit and read a book again, to just be - I want to relearn to be truly present. I want to honor my relationships and be a better friend and daughter, and continue to learn that time spent with others is rarely time wasted and will make me successful at what truly matters - living. I want to have FUN and remember that doing so comes from within. Most of all, I want to start the journey to becoming a physician and never forget why I set out to do it or lose my humanity along the way.
One thing I'm grateful for: All of you who have taken the time to read my ramblings over the past couple of years - I think I probably know most of you who read this in real life, and I've learned so much from you and really value having you in my life.
December 17, 2013
One thing I learned today: Let people take care of you.
One thing I'm grateful for: Those who lent a kind ear today.
One thing I'm grateful for: Those who lent a kind ear today.
December 16, 2013
One thing I learned today: Focus on one thing at a time.
One thing I'm grateful for: Both pleasant and amusing conversations with patients today.
One thing I'm grateful for: Both pleasant and amusing conversations with patients today.
December 15, 2013
One thing I learned today: Red eyes are rough.
One thing I'm grateful for: My ability to beast through 36 hours without sleep fairly easily (albeit uncomfortably and with too much caffeine).
One thing I'm grateful for: My ability to beast through 36 hours without sleep fairly easily (albeit uncomfortably and with too much caffeine).
December 14, 2013
One thing I learned today: For the 8,000th time, grains/flour/sugar make me feel like absolute crap and I really need to just stop trying to eat them.
One thing I'm grateful for: Getting to spend some time with friends I rarely see!
One thing I'm grateful for: Getting to spend some time with friends I rarely see!
December 13, 2013
One thing I learned today: People are people, no matter where you go.
One thing I'm grateful for: Being asked the hard questions.
One thing I'm grateful for: Being asked the hard questions.
December 12, 2013
One thing I learned today: Damn, Colorado really IS sunny!
One thing I'm grateful for: An extremely warm welcome from a bunch of people I'd never met before.
One thing I'm grateful for: An extremely warm welcome from a bunch of people I'd never met before.
December 11, 2013
One thing I learned today: Anticipation is always worse than whatever you are anticipating facing.
One thing I'm grateful for: A sweet new suitcase from my parents!
One thing I'm grateful for: A sweet new suitcase from my parents!
December 10, 2013
One thing I learned today: Not out of the woods.
One thing I'm grateful for: An avocado.
One thing I'm grateful for: An avocado.
December 8, 2013
One thing I learned today: Stick to the plan.
One thing I'm grateful for: Temporariness.
One thing I'm grateful for: Temporariness.
December 7, 2013
One thing I learned today: Stop for a little bit.
One thing I'm grateful for: Holiday cheer!
One thing I'm grateful for: Holiday cheer!
December 6, 2013
One thing I learned today: Be mindful of your body's limitations. There is no rush.
One thing I'm grateful for: Encouragement to be bold.
One thing I'm grateful for: Encouragement to be bold.
December 5, 2013
One thing I learned today: Don't be so negative.
One thing I'm grateful for: My mom for driving my ass to and from Long Island and putting up with me the whole time.
One thing I'm grateful for: My mom for driving my ass to and from Long Island and putting up with me the whole time.
December 4, 2013
One thing I learned today: Stadium stairs are WAY harder than I thought.
One thing I'm grateful for: A committed workout partner in crime.
One thing I'm grateful for: A committed workout partner in crime.
December 3, 2013
One thing I learned today: Workout every day. You won't regret it.
One thing I'm grateful for: Bed.
One thing I'm grateful for: Bed.
December 1, 2013
One thing I learned today: Beyonce is even more incredibly amazing at life than I knew. Woah.
One thing I'm grateful for: An unexpected break and a day of solitary activities and regrouping.
One thing I'm grateful for: An unexpected break and a day of solitary activities and regrouping.
November 30, 2013
One thing I learned today: Three is my number.
One thing I'm grateful for: The positivity of my friends, who inspire me to be my very best self.
One thing I'm grateful for: The positivity of my friends, who inspire me to be my very best self.
November 29, 2013
One thing I learned today: Maintain perspective on the big picture. It is WELL worth the temporary stress at present.
One thing I'm grateful for: The amazing opportunities I've received so far this year and the increasingly real possibility of the start of what will likely be the greatest adventure of my life. Hope.
One thing I'm grateful for: The amazing opportunities I've received so far this year and the increasingly real possibility of the start of what will likely be the greatest adventure of my life. Hope.
November 28, 2013
One thing I learned today: I am infinitely happier on days I workout.
One thing I'm grateful for: Everything! It's Thanksgiving! :-P
One thing I'm grateful for: Everything! It's Thanksgiving! :-P
November 27, 2013
One thing I learned today: I belong in cities.
One thing I'm grateful for: My parents' generosity.
One thing I'm grateful for: My parents' generosity.
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