The Power of a Good Hair Day

I’m not one who puts a lot of effort into styling my own hair. I usually get haircuts that are low maintenance because I don’t like spending a lot of time getting ready in the morning. And for as long as I can remember, I convinced myself that I lacked the ability and creativity to do my own hair.

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I Hiked the Grouse Grind aka Mother Nature’s Stairmaster

Commonly referred to as “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster,” the Grouse Grind is a very challenging trail that is 2.9 km (1.8 mi) in length with 2,830 steps gaining 853 metres (2,800 feet) in elevation. For safety reasons, downhill travel is prohibited (meaning be prepared to finish if you start it).

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Reading a Little at a Time

I enjoy reading personal growth and self-help books. Whenever someone highly recommends a book (or I come across one at a bookstore that catches my eye), I add it to my collection.

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A Month of Jiu Jitsu: How My Attitude and Perspective Affected the Experience

I started off enthusiastic. Granted, I was a little nervous being a newbie, but I felt motivated. I had to get used to the warm up drills and calisthenics. After running several laps around the room, we formed two lines to do warm up movements. In the beginning, these drills were a little unsettling to me. I don’t consider myself out of shape, but it was a challenge trying to keep up and catch my breath.

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