Growing up I played volleyball, loved it, was good at it, and imagined the sport being in my life for a very long time. I pictured myself playing volleyball in high school, and potentially in college, too. When I did not make the team in high school after a summer...
Let’s be honest: Drinking water isn’t fun. We’ve all heard or read about the benefits of drinking water, but in a world of soft drinks, sweet cocktails, and craft beers, it can be hard to choose the most basic and readily available liquid to consume. National...
June 23 is National Pink Day! As we all know, pink is a mixture of red and white. The color usually represents femininity, grace, sensitivity, friendship, inner peace, and harmony. However, before the 1940s, boys wore pink, too! The exact history of National Pink...
Grace Aspinall and Bridget Bunch of Her Nexx Chapter (HNC) discussed a series of interview questions with Dr. Vicki Kirsch and Lauren Rom regarding the different types of therapy. The questions revolved around how one decides whether self-therapy or traditional...
Summer is a season that never fails to bring about a sense of anticipation and optimism. Living in Chicago has made me cherish the months when I can finally put away the thick puffy jackets and boots and don my light linen and sandals. This is a time when my city...
“Women who choose not to have children are delusional.” “But having children is every woman’s purpose. What will you do with your life?” “Who will care for you when you’re old and frail?” All these and more are opinions and questions childfree women everywhere have...
Take a break from your busy schedule this summer and have a picnic! International Picnic Day is Tuesday, June 18. It’s a great day to lay a blanket on the grass and enjoy some good food. Now, there are a lot of interesting facts about this holiday. Fun Facts for...
Your heart is racing. Your palms are sweating. You start to hyperventilate. You wonder if you’re having a heart attack, and the fear of losing control makes you freak out even more. You realize that you’re experiencing a panic attack. Panic attacks are episodes of...
June 17 is National Eat Your Vegetables Day! Vegetables are part of a healthy diet. According to myplate.gov, women ages 19-60+ should have 2-3 cups of vegetables a day. You can eat vegetables cooked, raw or even made into juice. Along with being able to eat...
I’ve been a light sleeper my whole life. So has my dad. In fact, he is the only other light sleeper I know. When I was younger he taught me how to control my breathing to help me fall asleep and calm down. Inhale for four, hold for four, exhale for four, and hold...
In the heart of Oklahoma City, where the vibrant hues of creativity paint the skies, a journey in the music industry sprouted from the seeds of childhood for our protagonist, Deedra Jordan-Evans. Born into the world of entertainment, she found herself ensconced in...
There’s a moment that occurs somewhere between the beginning and the end where I always find myself in utter disbelief. I cannot believe I am here. I cannot believe I have to leave soon. And in these moments, time seems to speed up. The briefness of my presence in...
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