“There’s always a hidden blessing in every situation”

-Sara Blakely

Happy Friday! What a week this has been…… A part of me keeps thinking this will end this week or next weekend, but the truth is, it may be much longer. The good news is that the virus in China is slowly starting to shift, with no new cases. There is a light starting to shine in the darkness. We may only be at the beginning of the virus here in America, but knowing that this will eventually be over gives me hope. Until then STAY HOME, do not go out and buy everything under the sun at the grocery store, and help others during this time. I have been texting friends to make sure they are ok mentally and physically. Right now I am more concerned about the mental health of my friends and family. I am concern about my own mental health as well.

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leggings // tank // jacket 

During this time of social distancing and self-quarantine, one of the hardest parts is not being able to move and sweat. All of the regular fitness studios that I attend have shut down until further notice. And rightfully so! I am happy that NYC has shut down gyms, bars, restaurants, and other social gatherings. We need to stop the coronavirus from continuing to spread, and grabbing a beer with your friends is not as important as saving someone’s life. Still, it doesn’t make it easy being cooped up in your home for days, not knowing when this will all end. I don’t know the next time I will be able to step foot in a dance cardio or yoga class. It could be a week from now or a month. That is a whole month without working out. My body, mind, soul, and attitude can not handle it. Sure I am taking walks once a day to get out of the house, get fresh air, and exercise (I also use a route where on a normal NYC day would only have 3 people on it).

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“Sometimes you have to be selfish to be selfless”

-Edward Albert

Happy Friday! Currently, I am quarantining myself along with the rest of NYC as we deal with the coronavirus pandemic. I am trying my best to stay calm, take precautions when out and about, staying home as much as I can, and educating myself on the virus. I am less worried about myself than I am about transferring it to someone who may not be able to handle the virus. This morning I ran into a friend at Starbucks and couldn’t even hug him hello. I love to give hugs, so it is making me sad that we can’t physically touch one another.  We both started to go in for the hug then quickly stepped back. My fear is that after this is all over, are we going to completely forgo basic human connections? I hope not. We are already so distant from connecting personally with each other through social media, it would be harmful for us to not give a friendly handshake or a loving hug.

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