One of the common arguments we hear against vaccines is "they didn't have them hundreds of years ago, and we're still around." The counter-argument is "and they died young, like 30s and 40s, from preventable diseases." But in reality, have we really progressed from people dying of preventable diseases? How many people die of heart... Continue Reading →
If you have had the chance to talk with me personally, you know my thoughts on this whole coronavirus; I'm not going to get into that here. Instead! Let's look at some of the positives of this whole covid-19 situation! I've started doing morning yoga, working on mobility; flexibility; and stability. I've always noticed that... Continue Reading →
When I first started playing volleyball, 15 years ago, it was 6th grade. The coach and older players informed me that after every play - good or bad - we had to meet in the middle of our court and do some cheer or tell each other good job or high five. I hated it.... Continue Reading →
Thursday night, I arrived to work my shift at the gym desk and found a woman firing a million questions at my male co-worker. He, quite gracefully, passed her off to me in order for him to leave. After only 30 seconds of talking with this woman, I realized how incredibly nervous and out-of-place she... Continue Reading →
I was asked to try out a new gym for a week; of course, I said yes. Now, I have been working out 4-5 days per week on average for the last year. Before that, it was 3ish days per week for several years - including CrossFit! Before that...I was a high school athlete. I... Continue Reading →
In EMT-basic class, we are told it is expected of us to be able to lift 150 pounds. At the private transport for which I worked full-time for 3.5 years, a crew of two automatically received a lift assist if the patient weighed 300 pounds or more. Considering most cots weight 60+ pounds, two EMT... Continue Reading →
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