How to Give 100% Without Burning Out
It’s Sunday night, you’re planning your week, and you write down all the things you’re going to do. Monday and Tuesday are great, but then Wednesday comes and the motivation is gone. You’re tired, you’re erasing plans from your planner, and you just want a day off. We’ve all been there. So, what’s the problem?…
Confidently Going After Your Goals
So, it’s January 15th, 2021. We are 15 days into the New Year. Do you still have the energy and excitement you had about your goals on the 1st? It’s so interesting how we plan and strategize how we are going to achieve so many things at the beginning of a year, and then just…
Your 2021 Goal Guide
I am someone who loves to have goals. They keep me motivated and help me work towards the life I want to create for myself. I think it’s important to find the balance between having goals and understanding that the world is constantly changing, so the timeline of these goals might change. For example, take…
Motivation: 5 Tips to Find It & Keep It
“But I’m just so unmotivated!” We’ve all been there. Not really wanting to do anything, and not really wanting to make ourselves busy. Now don’t get me wrong, I love a nice day off. But, once a day becomes a week, then a month, then 2 months… it’s time to make a change. I’m here…
How I Went from 3 Miles to 13 Miles
I was always very fond of running, but never that good at it. I would just run around the dance studio a few times to warm up before class. When I moved to LA, I started training at Barry’s Bootcamp (treadmill & HIIT workouts), and if you know Barry’s, you KNOW running. I slowly started…
Acne, Backne, & Maskne, oh My! How to Embrace Your Red Freckles
Ah yes, the good ole’ acne chat. Where to even begin. When I was in high school, my skin was as clear as the water I’m currently drinking. No issue whatsoever. Then, college came, and BOOM. Breakouts galore. And these weren’t just your normal whiteheads, I suffered from painful, cystic acne. I remember feeling so…
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How to Use a Planner During a Pandemic
Let’s rewind to March 16th, 2020- when I found out that both of my workplaces were shutting down, due to COVID-19. I found myself with no plans other than going to the grocery, doing, laundry, and facetiming friends (no complaints, because 1. I needed a break 2. We all needed to stay inside to decrease…
The Past, Present, & the Future
The art of living in the moment is nearly impossible for us in this day and age. We are always on to the next, or regretting something in our past, or stressing about the future. But take a second, look up from your laptop/phone, and breathe. Look around, where are you? What are you doing?…
Monday Blues? I got a cure for you!
I can be 100% honest when I say that I LOVE MONDAY’S. Some weeks Monday and Friday are tied for best day, but usually Monday ends up winning. I understand that most people DREAD Monday’s- and I get it! End of the weekend, back to work/school, early morning, etc. But here’s the thing, Monday’s aren’t…
21st Bday Re-cap
I cannot believe I’m 21 years old. Where did the time go?!! I’ve had a countdown on my phone for the longest time waiting for this. I wanted to be 21 so bad. Not just because I could drink (I mean c’mon I can barely handle Rosé), but because I could finally go out with…
& On Day 90, She Went Home.
Wow, I still can’t believe we’ve been in quarantine since March, 16- making it 90 days today. My roommate went home at the beginning of April, so I had been alone since then (which is like 2 and a half months alone in my apt. sooooo yeah it was time). But, it really wasn’t that…
#BLM & Privilege
To be honest, I have no idea where to begin. I had no idea how I wanted to use my blog to speak on the systemic racism and injustice happening in our country. I have been struggling a lot with this mentally, and I got quiet. I needed to take some time for myself and…
How My Roommate & I Got Rent Relief
During this pandemic, money is one of the biggest stressors for all of us. My roommate and I are both non- essential workers living in NYC. Once our workplaces started shutting down, we waited by our phones for calls that told us we were either furloughed, or let go. It was sad and scary- for…
Quarantine Fitness
Working out alone in my living room is definitely not the same as a packed Barry’s class. Doing a ballet barre on Instagram Live is definitely not the same as being in a studio feeding with other dancers. But, this is the current situation we’re in, so why not make the most of it? There…
A 2020 Mother’s Day
Trying to get my family together for a FaceTime is like herding sheep, but sheep I really love. Being alone in New York made me realize how truly blessed I am to have my family. Because we’re all over the country right now, FaceTime is going to be the way we’re celebrating this year. I…
A REAL Friend: “Presley, you are Chanel these men are Old Navy”
When my friend reads this, she’ll know this story is about her– HA. I wanted to chat about the importance of having friends that will, let’s say, slap you in the face from time to time. This iconic quote was said to me while we were driving through LA and all I was doing was…
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Staying in Your Own Lane Without Being a B*tch
Picture this, me walking out of a voice lesson. Making eye contact with a girl I recognize but have definitely never spoken to (the musical theater world is pretty small) and she goes, “Oh hey Presley!” I looked at her, said hi back, and am left wondering if I’m a bad person for not knowing…
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Being Confident as a “Jack Of All Trades”
“So, what do you do for a living?” I used to hate this question, because I was ashamed of my answer. Yes, I’m a professional dancer. But fresh out of school, you spend a lot more time working in audition rooms than on stages- my performers will feel me on this. Don’t get me wrong,…
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What I Learned from My Family Cabo Trip
Early morning flight, so I decide to hit up Dunkin Donuts for a bagel and a coffee. Our flight gets extremely delayed, and by the time we’re up in the air I’m telling my mom I don’t feel good. Fast forward to me literally emptying my insides 7 times on the plane. SEVEN TIMES (what…
Everything Roommates
If you’re like me and live in New York City, having a roommate or two is part of the package, (unless there’s a secret neighborhood you guys are all living in let me know!) Haha, no I love my roommate. I hear horror stories from friend’s past roommate fights etc., and living in NYC is…
“I kinda wanna start a blog & I need help”
As much as we all want to be completely independent, sometimes we do have to ask for help. I think it’s important to realize that reaching out to your friends is OKAY. I got this crazy idea to start a blog during this quarantine, a lot of people were responding to my Instagram stories asking…
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Getting Ghosted (spoooooky)
Ah yes, we’ve all been there. Actually, I hadn’t until recently. I was going out with a great guy, we got along well blah blah blah. Then all of the sudden, he literally dropped off the face of the earth (he also didn’t have social media so… great). I was honestly worried that he died.…
My Advice for Quarantine
In this time of uncertainty, I’ve found it’s important for me to keep as much of a schedule as possible. Finding balance has been challenging for all of us. Wanting to get productive or workout like crazy, but not over-do it. Wanting to watch the news to stay up to date, but not too much…
How to Create a Kick A$$ Morning Routine
I have always been the type of person that is so organized. SO organized. I message my friends about weekend plans the week before so I can put it in my planner. Sorry not sorry. So, when it comes to my morning routine, I have it down pat. I figured out what works for me,…
What I’ve Learned About Loving My Body ( & will always be a work in progress)
Growing up, I always felt like the “biggest” girl in my friend group. I avoided pool parties, and had way top much anxiety on lake weekends or beach days. I still remember a comment one of the guys in my friend group made about my legs (insert eye roll emoji). Working through that was ROUGH…
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