While pop music is definitely not what I prefer listening to, a friend recently introduced me to the song “Brave” by Sara Bareilles, and I must admit that I kind of like the song. The melody and rhythms are pretty catchy, and the lyrics to this song are powerful. … Continue reading
I tried stand-up paddleboarding for the first time on the Friday before school started. It was one of those things that I just wanted to try once, and I thought, “If I end up being able to stand, that would be cool,” but I didn’t really expect that I would … Continue reading
I have mentioned InterPlay before in my blogging. I am grateful for the opportunity I have every week to participate in an InterPlay class at Wellspring Holistic Center in Stroudsburg, PA. InterPlay is an active, creative way of tapping into the wisdom of the body through improvised movement, storytelling, and dance. The group of people … Continue reading
During my recent trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico, I went on an evening/night excursion to kayak at the bioluminescent bay in Farjado. Before going on the trip, I read about this area, and I found it fascinating. A high concentration of microscopic organisms called dinoflagellates thrive here. When … Continue reading
A recent health scare has taught me some very important life lessons. After having routine lab work done in April, I got the report that one of my hormone levels – Prolactin – was elevated. My doctor recommended that I see an endocrinologist, but since I couldn’t get an appointment for … Continue reading
Last Thursday, I presented at an educational research conference in Cape May, New Jersey. I turned this time into a solo get-away and enjoyed an incredibly wonderful and beautiful 3 days by the water. I spent time with a good book and my journal, having a front-row seat to the … Continue reading
Begin…where you are. Begin…in this moment. Begin…with the breath. Begin. Walk…with intention. Walk…with your head held high. Walk…in the direction your heart is gesturing. Walk. Stop…to notice all that is around you. Stop…to notice what you’re feeling. Stop…and rest. Stop. Run…with enthusiasm and energy. Run…with the … Continue reading
In my teaching of private voice lessons, I usually focus on a particular concept at each lesson: introducing that topic to the singer, then working with it & playing with it in vocalises/exercises, and then applying it to songs. An important technique for voice students to practice is hearing … Continue reading
This past weekend, a friend introduced me to an episode of My Little Pony. I am not a regular viewer of the My Little Pony series, but I’d seen a few episodes previously with this friend, and I must say that I’ve been impressed: The show is full of great life … Continue reading
This blog post is inspired by a recent blog post by Dr. Alice Chan: Be Real, Not Positive. Dr. Alice Chan and I connected through Twitter, and I have found her to be an authentic and inspiring voice who is passionate about the work she does as an author, a speaker, and … Continue reading