Will N 340

A Simple Guide to Health and Wellness at Work You’ve done it! You landed your dream job in a swanky high-rise, complete with a sleek desk and an office chair that screams “executive.” But as you settle in, you realize that maintaining your health in this cubicle kingdom is no small feat. With your life now centered around work, dedicating time to maintain your wellness can seem like a daunting task. One look at the seasoned pros around you, sporting the dreaded "banker belly," and you know it’s a fate you’re determined to avoid. Between endless emails, back-to-back meetings, and that ever-tempting break room filled with snacks, keeping fit and focused requires strategy. Here’s how to manage your health without sacrificing your career ambitions or too much of your precious downtime. Keep It Simple Stupid (K.I.S.S.) In the bustling, commercialized world of health and wellness, it's easy to be overwhelmed by the myriad of options and fall prey to trendy supplements being pus...

Background on Performers and Show: Ghostly Labor is a show performed by La Mezcla, a San Francisco-based dance and music company. The show, which started in 2018, was created by Vanessa Sanchez, the Executive Artistic Director and Choreographer of La Mezcla. Sanchez's family had a longstanding history as laborers. The show has evolved into a multidisciplinary performance covering hundreds of years of labor history, from Indigenous practices to the National Labor Relations Act of 1935. The show aims to pay tribute to Indigenous and Mexican laborers who have contributed significantly to the development of the United States, yet often remain unrecognized. Ghostly Labor weaves together stories of perseverance, struggle, and collective resistance, highlighting how labor movements and organizing efforts have been instrumental in fighting for workers' rights throughout history. My Experience: One of the coolest parts about attending this show from my perspective was that I walked i...

I have always been amazed by people who are able to reveal the unvarnished truth regarding aspects of their life. I was first drawn to raw and personal writing by my now favorite book Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey. Most likely stemming from my people pleasing tenancies,  I have found that I often struggle to be candid. However, Greenlights taught me a lot about the importance of honestly reflecting on the past to better understand who you are in the present. I hoped to continue this reflection through Putting the Rabbit in the Hat by Brian Cox. While Cox's career seemed interesting, my intention in reading this memoir was to learn from his voice and potentially understand how to be more genuine when reflecting on my interactions and experiences.  So far, Cox has exceeded my expectations. In the early chapters of his memoir, I enjoyed his blend of wry humor and honesty. For example, I especially appreciated his description of his early struggles in the acting world, as i...

I grew up with two loving older sisters. They were almost always very nice to me and taught me so much about life, especially around being a gentlemen. However, likely due to me annoying them to their whits end, they would occasionally pick on me as older siblings often do. One particular evening, after I had tormented them for long enough, they decided to mess with me and told me that I was an accident. My mother overheard this and was furious, shooting an angry motherly look towards my sisters. Expecting me to be upset, she looked at me and said "You were not an accident! You were a happy surprise." Unbothered, I scoffed and shrugged responding with "I'm not a surprise or an accident. I'm your early retirement plan."  To this day, my priorities remain unchanged. I love money, because money means freedom. Living without the burden of tight financial constraints would allow me to do the things I love with all of the people I love. I can go on scenic camping ...