In August, I interviewed my friend Jonathan about his experiences growing up as a gay Seventh-day Adventist. A week later, once the article was finally ready for publishing, I called him with bated breath. We whispered a prayer – he at a laundromat in Montreal and me, at my apartment in Ottawa. Then I pressed, … Continue reading Growing Up as a Gay Adventist — Part II
I was doing pretty good for most of the day. But then the sun set at 4:00 pm. And then I went grocery shopping. And then I went home. And I was tired. And I still had to cook. And I still had to do laundry. And then I remembered that I ain’t got no man, no money, no car, and now, no career. So I baked some frozen fries and chicken fingers and plopped down on my couch in my underwear and with my apple juice and watched “Insecure.” This is how I “turn up” on a Tuesday night. And now I feel so much better about myself and my life. Continue reading If you’re not watching “Insecure,” Go Get Cho Lyyyyyfe!
Welp — my Zumba successes have not slowed down at all. Looks like I’m only getting started! (Click here for Part I, Part II, and Part III). I met some awesome Zumba instructors while leading out at Zumba on the Hill this past summer. “Zumba on the Hill” is kind of like “Yoga on the … Continue reading Chronicles of a Plus-Sized Zumba Instructor: Part IV
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The past few years have been filled with multiple disappointments for me. There was failing the bar exam multiple times. The financial strain from the exams and getting licensed took its toll. My love life had a series of false starts. I suffered through insomnia. I was depressed. I struggled with anxiety. I gained all … Continue reading How the “Great Disappointment” Gives Me Insight Into My Own
