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Axles, Loops and Salchows
Today I went back to the rink. Although it might seem like I skate every day, given the fact that I’ve mentioned it about 63782 times since starting this blog, I actually haven’t laced up my skates in...
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Weights, Stability Balls and Yoga Mats
Yesterday my aunt invited (dragged) me to her weekly workout class with her friends. I had just fallen asleep to have the nap of all naps when I heard sirens, disco music and stomping (ok a touch...
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Merry Russian Christmas, New Years and Birthday
This holiday season, I noted that celebrating “the holidays” doesn’t come in a perfectly wrapped box with a set of instructions. And when I say noted I mean embraced with giant bear hug and streamers....
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A Moment for the Resolution
In the midst of all-you-can-drink parties, family gatherings and sight-seeing adventures, I took a time out to ponder the notion of the resolution. Unlike previous years, I’ve decided not to rush the...
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The Beauty of Random
One night this week, circa 2am, I found myself at a private party (that I wasn’t invited to), sipping champagne on a beautiful Victorian-style sofa by a fireplace rounding hour number 3 of connection...
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Love
This week marks another year without her. No words will suffice. There’s no way to explain how much I miss her. Except to say, simply, I love you. And thank you. For loving me so much. I’ve chosen to...
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Wet Saunas, Moscow Mules and the Russian Bath
Today I went back to my cultural roots. It was the perfect occasion. My childhood friend flew in from London to pay me and another pal a visit. Our friendship started in the 1st grade when her family...
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Turquoise Waters, Sand and Heat Lamps
Yesterday morning I found myself in Fort Lauderdale, dining on the boardwalk with my cousin, overlooking the ocean… under a heat lamp. It was an unexpected turn of cold-er events. We had tried...
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Living in the Moment (Award)
Today I unexpectedly received the following award from Moment Matters: Awarding the people who live in the moment, The noble who write and capture the best in life, The bold who reminded us what...
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A Birthday At Home
My birthday was last week. I spent it at home. In true time honored tradition, I flew to my hometown to see my dad, little sister, grandparents and aunt and uncle to have my cake and eat it too. It...
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An Autumn Sail in July
The old saying goes: “it’s all how you look at it.” Never is this truer than when your oldest friend in the world comes to visit and you plan to bop up and down with a bunch of other boats on Lake...
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The big 8-0: the Right Way
Me and Gramps* It’s official. Gramps turned 80. It’s been a long awaited affair that started with frantic calls from my brother a little pre-planning, had some tears thrown in (I love family planning)...
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Dating Inside My Culture / Why I’ll Never Date Boris the Hunter
This post was inspired by an article I read while sitting in the inviting confines of the MRI waiting room. While I was busy mouthing off to the “doctor” at the orthopedics unit (NO. It’s fine. What?...
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The Judging of Oneself Through the Bookshelf: A Study of the Relaxed and...
This weekend I tried to relax. Friday night. While the other youth were out parading the streets in what I know to be their third Halloween costume of the season, I was at home throwing bath salts...
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Life Lessons for Everyone’s Monday. With Harry. Take II.
My new favorite celebrity popped back into my life this weekend. This guy is quite charming and recently, I’ve been learning some life lessons from him. I first mentioned this stud a few weeks ago as...
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