Well, the Bar Exam is over [!!!]. Not going to lie, it was grueling. The first day [the essay portion] I honestly felt great. I’m comfortable with my answers – at the very least, I answered every question and I feel some of them were on point. The second day, however, is another story. I’m […]
These days I remind myself a lot of my SodaStream’s* carbonator: highly volatile, best left sitting perfectly still in a cool place to avoid the risk of sudden explosion. I’ve got a laundry list of complaints about life, including a complaint about the phrase “laundry list of…” What the heck is a laundry list, and […]
I got an e-mail the other day notifying me that my domain name was about to expire. To be honest, my first thought was, “Oh yeah, I still have that,” which isn’t surprising considering my last post was somewhere around the end of April. Nevertheless, I renewed, and ryesandshine.com is officially active until 6.26.2013. I […]
Last week I spent some time [over?]indulging, half-assing workouts and wondering where I should take my fitness routine post-Half Marathon. After having to forfeit participation in the May sprint triathlon, I felt pretty lost without a new goal. I’m not quite ready to get back into running 5 times a week, although I’m tossing around […]
As my first half-marathon approaches, I thought it would be nice to share the items that get me through my best, worst, and everyday runs. Some of these things I honestly couldn’t live without. I encourage you to share your running essentials in the comments – I’m always looking for fun new things to try. […]
But not the one you think I mean. I promise, there’s no law in here. I got protein bar happy at Trader Joe’s a few weeks ago and bought a variety to sample. I’ve never been able to eat these as a “meal.” I see people bringing Clif bars to class as “breakfast” or “lunch” […]
Believe it or not, I used to be a ballerina. Well, I guess a “dancer” more broadly. Most people fall on the “not” side of believing me [I trip a lot], but I guarantee you there are photos on walls of me in neon green tutus, cowboy hats and tap shoes. These exist. In my […]
Normally, I’m not one for “New Year’s Resolutions.” If I think of a goal, I’ll get to work immediately rather than wait for an artificial starting point. But 2012 is a different year for me: I’m getting MARRIED,* I’m graduating from law school, I’m taking the bar exam, I’m starting a job at a law […]
I should start by reminding you I’m not a personal trainer; but that said, I thought I’d share some of the fitness trends that “worked” for me in 2011. By “worked” I mean they were challenging, sweat-inducing, and fun! Don’t hesitate to ask any questions, and as always, consult a doctor or trainer before you […]
Ryes and 'Shine 