What are your morning rituals? What does the first hour of your day look like? Shower, get dressed, makeup, affirmations, gratitude, visualization, and setting an intention for my morning to really begin at the gym at 5a. That’s my daily morning ritual that empowers me and changed my life 426 days ago, which is how…
A Day of Unexpected Kindness at Planet Fitness
My workout at Planet Fitness took an unexpected turn when my Electronic Functional Stimulator (EFS), crucial for my drop foot, ran out of power right after I finished with the leg press. Just as I was about to continue my routine, my foot wouldn’t cooperate, all thankto a dead battery in the device that I…
Rainy Rails & Resilience: An Easter Journey with Laughter, Love, and a Lesson in History
Securing tickets for the Easter Bunny Train ride in Whippany this January was a triumph, especially given their scarcity akin to finding a needle in a haystack! Our journey wasn’t just any trip but a luxurious plunge into history aboard a club car, where comfort meets heritage, elevating our Easter escapade. The day, draped in…
Kitchen Cruisin’: My After-Gym Wheels Adventure
After conquering the gym with my trusty crutches, coming home used to mean bracing for a kitchen battlefield, where my drop foot and I would awkwardly sidestep around, a dance that once landed me with three broken ribs. That’s history now, thanks to my new strategy: a power wheelchair for those home stretches. The transition…
The Art of Adaptation: Serving Up Tailored Tastes at Gyro Grill
Hey everyone! Let’s share the latest from our treasured monthly meet-up at Gyro Grill in Wayne, NJ, the place that’s become more than just a spot for Mediterranean delights—it’s where our friendships bloom over shared plates. This month, a special nod goes to Shlomo Rosen, the owner whose roots stretch back to Haifa, Israel. With…
Global Tastes, Local Love: My Night of Nations Experience
Walking into Calvary Temple’s Night of Nations was like being whisked away to the most inviting international airport you’ve ever seen. ‘Airport agents’ in adorable airline attire were our first sign that we were in for a global treat, setting a tone of whimsical adventure from the moment we stepped in. Leading this globe-trotting extravaganza…
