Community is simply defined as "a social, religious, occupational, or other group sharing common characteristics or interests" (Dictionary.com, n.d.). Running is not just a exercise focused on cardio endurance, but a community. In rekindling my relationship with running this year, I’ve found that there are many facets of duality to our tête-à-tête. I don’t have… Continue reading Running again within a community
To run or not to run…
Instead of focusing on the latest Mar blogging hiatus of 2023, I’ll briefly say that it is no coincidence that I finish school (finally) and am struck with inspiration to write a Mini Tale once again! One personal sequela of the COVID pandemic came in the form of changing my running habits. Am I blaming… Continue reading To run or not to run…
Perhaps I should stop drinking tea at night and other fun tales of what I’ve been up to
Hi. Instead of hanging my head in shame at the sheer ridiculous amount of time I've ignored this small piece of happiness that is my little blog, I'll recount even shorter pieces of happiness from my not-brief blog writing absence. These are in no particular order and I'm probably forgetting at least three things. My… Continue reading Perhaps I should stop drinking tea at night and other fun tales of what I’ve been up to
Typewriters and ballet shoes
“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.” – Marcus Aurelius In my absence from writing this blog, I've been learning what kind of educator I am. Teaching pharmacology is equal parts terrifying, wonderful, fun, and full of… Continue reading Typewriters and ballet shoes
Bird Watching and Vacation
The two are not mutually exclusive. Being off from both school and work for 14 days was magical. Talk about a lovely way to mentally and physically reset for the new year! I know that not everyone gets this opportunity, and I am most grateful. Probably the best part was celebrating the end of the… Continue reading Bird Watching and Vacation
Lessons from Jacob Marley
″‘It is required of every man,’ the Ghost returned, ‘that the spirit within him should walk abroad among his fellowmen, and travel far and wide; and if that spirit goes not forth in life, it is condemned to do so after death. It is doomed to wander through the world—oh, woe is me!—and witness what… Continue reading Lessons from Jacob Marley
Peanut Butter Cookie Memories
So, it was recently my Aunty Pat's birthday. She has been gone a few years now, but my memories of her are not. Today, for no particular reason, I made some peanut butter cookies. (Mini side bar: I amuse myself whenever I can just bake something because I have the ingredients in my cabinets... when… Continue reading Peanut Butter Cookie Memories
Chicago Love and Bicycles
Those of you who know me pretty intimately are aware of my tradition of taking 1-2 weeks off from work around my birthday for a NYC Staycation. Well, this year, WE BROKE TRADITION! Before NYC became the epicenter of COVID19, I had three trips planned: 1. Go to my cousin's wedding in Texas - this… Continue reading Chicago Love and Bicycles
Bread
Bread has always been a symbol. You can find references to bread in religion, literature, highly studied pieces of art during the renaissance and more. Bread is not just that delicious carbohydrate that fuels our cells and gives us energy. It is much, much more. If we stopped and asked every single person we came… Continue reading Bread
Welcome back, Mar!
I've been a little absent on the Mini Tales, but the good news is that I have a lot of life updates that are great! In short, school is still going strong, still working as a nurse full time, I moved into my very own apartment (yay!), and I am still blessed with the most… Continue reading Welcome back, Mar!
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