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Blog Posts
Archive of blog posts from 2017 to 2021.
Jul 5, 20215 min read
The Next Chapter
If you had told me 10 years ago that this is where track would take me, I would not have believed it. I have been a lover of sport for my...
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May 1, 20217 min read
What the Rise of Second-Hand Fashion Has Reminded Me About Privilege
Consciously living a more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle was not something I honestly thought much about until last year. Now, I...
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Apr 17, 20215 min read
Race and National Symbolism: Thoughts Brought to You By Marvel
It is funny that a Marvel super hero television show got me thinking about the larger connotations of race and nationalism this week. I...
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Dec 31, 20202 min read
A New Year
Last year I rung in 2020 on a beach in Bermuda. While my social media may have presented an image of paradise and serenity, in reality I...
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Aug 3, 20207 min read
Lessons From A Plastic Free July
How often do you think about what your food is packaged in? Do you every really consider where it ends up? What about your makeup and...
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Jun 3, 20204 min read
Reflection: #BlackLivesMatter
Photo of Black Panthers at a rally in DeFremery Park in Oakland, California (1966) ... Horrified, scared, emotional, and overwhelmed all...
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Apr 27, 20204 min read
What Happened to Wet'suwet'en in Corona Times?
The world changed suddenly and faster than any of us imagined. What were my main concerns merely days before instantly became virtually...
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Mar 24, 20204 min read
One More Year
This news wasn't a surprise, but that doesn't mean it didn't still hit like a stack of bricks. There is truly no other option in order to...
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Mar 9, 20207 min read
The Wet'suwet'en Question: Solidarity and Reconciliation
Those who know me more personally, know that speaking about Indigenous issues is something that I am rather passionate about, so much so...
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Nov 13, 20193 min read
The Countdown: An Ode to Base Season
Standing at the front of the pack. Heartbeat racing, breathing deepens, feeling that I might puke or pass out on the spot where I stand....
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Sep 10, 20192 min read
The BEST Healthy Blueberry Muffins
Greetings! Anyone who knows me knows that I have a very hard time turning down baked goods. I have also had a history of not being the...
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Jul 29, 20193 min read
Waiting for My Stars to Align: The Pursuit of Greatness
0.08 seconds. The difference between being champion and 6th place. I was ready for the magic. I was ready for everything to come...
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Jul 20, 20195 min read
FISU World University Games Recap
Buon giorno! I am back from spending about two weeks in Italy competing at the FISU World University Games! For those who missed it,...
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Apr 26, 20194 min read
Body Image Talk: Athletic vs. Aesthetic
We all have that part of our bodies that makes us feel self-conscious. For me, it is my stomach. When I first saw this photo, all I could...
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