Hi Reader, If you’ve ever landed after a long flight and caught your reflection looking… dull, puffy, dehydrated — You’re not imagining it. Cabin air has a fraction of the humidity your skin is used to on the ground, and it pulls moisture straight out of it the entire time you’re in the air. After years of flying for a living, I’ve built a skincare/wellness routine around two windows: Right before I fly, and right after I land. Here’s what that actually looks like. Before & during the flight:...
4 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, It’s August and there is so much stuff I feel like I should have done by now this year. So of course, I’ve been dwelling on that. Until I got on the phone with a friend who helped remind me of all the stuff I have done. This year and in the past. In case you don’t have that friend, or simply don’t have the time to call - (‘cause that’s real, especially when you’re juggling trips, work, life stuff, and everything in between!), Allow me to be her for you - Reader! You have come so...
11 days ago • 2 min read
Hi @Reader, As anyone who’s recovered from an injury knows, little milestones towards your recovery can make you so incredibly happy. This week, I’m happy to say that I made some major progress in several areas. I was finally able to start driving again - just short drives but it's something! Independence is so important to me and knowing that I can drive myself, at least locally, made me really happy. And - I was able to go for a run. I probably could’ve done it sooner, but I had been having...
18 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, I hope you had a great 4th if you celebrate it - or otherwise, just a great Saturday! I managed to have a good time despite a very unfortunate accident in the airport that happened two days before. Sadly, that accident resulted in a badly broken wrist on my part. my broken wrist It sucks big time, yes. But I’m trying to take this as some kind of a message from the universe, that I need to take a rest? Lord knows it’s definitely been quite busy lately. Though I can definitely think...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, I just got back from a dance class. This is a dance class that I actively tried to talk myself out of going, even though I really wanted to go. I really should spend that time catching up on work, I told myself. I really should save that money, that dance class recently got more expensive - hello inflation! There’s really no purpose for me going to the class - after all it’s a Broadway jazz class and even though I’m an actor, no one‘s about to hire me to be a Broadway dancer. Even...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader,, As you may know, I travel a lot. And I’ve learned a few tip & tricks over the years on how to travel…better. I’ve recently put together a little cheat sheet with links to my absolute favorite travel products - things that have made my life of constant travel so much easier, so much more pleasant, and so much healthier. I’m going to be releasing it later this month, but you guys get access to it now because you’re my favorite people - Oh and it’s free! 😀 Here it is Another travel...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Yesterday I was flying a trip with Will, a coworker that I went to flight attendant training with 11 years ago. We were reminiscing about classmates and I mentioned our mutual friend Rolo. Will smiled and said, “Rolo really is the most interesting man in the world. “ And I knew exactly what he meant by that. "The Most Interesting Man in the World", probably the funniest ad campaign ever! For context, Rolo is in his 60s, but he has more energy in enthusiasm than many 20 year-olds...
4 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, Many years ago I took a psychology class and they taught us a concept for dealing with stress known as “5 minute vacation”. The concept is that whenever you're overwhelmed with stress, just taking 5 minutes to rest and imagine yourself on a lovely vacation can dramatically lower your stress levels. I'm currently recovering from the worst asthma exacerbation I've had in over 3 years. Ironically, this has forced me to rest. I'm honestly not very good at resting. I like to be busy and...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader Life can be overwhelming some days, am I right? The overwhelm is still something I’m working through - although I think I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I talk about the overwhelm and how I’m learning to manage it in this video. Although I’m talking from the perspective as a mom, I think this discussion can really apply to anyone with a lot on their plate! I’ve also recently started reading "Future Boards" by Sarah Centrella and I’m really loving it! Because...
5 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, Did you know the second Friday of every January is actually known as quitter’s day? Meaning, the day that most people abandon their New Year’s resolutions. The weather is not helping matters either. Even normally sunny Miami has been pretty gloomy and chilly 🥶 Maybe like me, you started out the new year excited for the possibilities and with a list of things that you would like to work on, or goals to meet. Actually, I was feeling pretty great! Until - I got hit with a really bad...
7 months ago • 4 min read