Reality check: It’s the end of a long, two-show day, and I didn’t have a blog post pre-written for this moment. I ran out of time. Writing and posting a blog post every day is a hard challenge. But I refuse to fail. So in place of a well-researched, thoughtfully written blog post, you’re going… Continue reading Something Satisfying
Author: Maika
Benefits Of Beetroot
I’m in Russia. At any restaurant, grocery store, and even the kitchen at work, you can’t go a day without the sight and smell of beetroot. Such a vibrant food will leave anything within a two-meter radius stark red and vibrant. What is beetroot, and what is it good for? I’ll watch as my coworkers… Continue reading Benefits Of Beetroot
I Changed My Mind
July has been a really busy month. This month’s challenge, to write a blog post every day, has kept me busy basically every free minute i’m not performing at work. Even when i’m not working on a blog post, i’m brainstorming ideas of what to write next. (Not sure what i’m talking about? Read this.)… Continue reading I Changed My Mind
Kyoto: Mostly Food With Some Coffee And Sights [Part 2]
Have you ever had such a powerful input to one of your senses, that your entire body physically reacted? We were briskly walking through JR Kyoto Station, trying to make one of the trains towards our next destination. Inside the station, there’s all sorts of shops and stands, selling various goods and treats… typical stuff.… Continue reading Kyoto: Mostly Food With Some Coffee And Sights [Part 2]
Kyoto: Mostly Food With Some Coffee And Sights [Part 1]
Kyoto! The cultural hub of Japan. A must-visit destination. Bonus, it’s a foodie’s paradise! Endless temples pepper the city, each with unique design and its own historical significance. I’ll mention a few spots in this post, but definitely pick up a guide if you’re going specifically for the sightseeing. If there was ever a place… Continue reading Kyoto: Mostly Food With Some Coffee And Sights [Part 1]
I Want To Be A Polymath
POLYMATH noun poly·math \ˈpä-lē-ˌmath\ Definition of polymath: a person of encyclopedic learning A polymath (Greek: πολυμαθής, polymathēs, “having learned much”)[1] is a person whose expertise spans a significant number of different subject areas; such a person is known to draw on complex bodies of knowledge to solve specific problems. … It’s not just about math. As… Continue reading I Want To Be A Polymath
A Few Free Resources For Blogging
Here’s a list of my favorite blogging resources. The list includes websites for stock photos, design, logo creation, and related areas. It’s all free. [This post is not sponsored by anything, or anyone. I’m just sharing the tools i’ve found the most helpful on this blogging journey.] … Canva Graphic design made easy. The drag-and-drop… Continue reading A Few Free Resources For Blogging
6 Podcasts To Listen To Now
Have you hopped on the podcast bandwagon yet? Podcasts have soared in popularity, to the point where there are now more than 250,000 unique podcasts in more than 100 different languages, and that’s just on iTunes! This media is like a TV show you can listen to. You can download or stream episodes anytime, anywhere… Continue reading 6 Podcasts To Listen To Now
College Application Consulting
When I applied to college, I did it all by myself. I prepared for the standardized tests on my own. I wrote the essays on my own, and didn’t have anyone review or edit them. I practiced for my interview on my own, gathered all of my transcripts and letters of recommendation, and kept track… Continue reading College Application Consulting
On Tour With Totem – Sochi Parade
It was the first time I was in public with full costume and makeup. This PR event involved a couple of us (cosmonaut, monkey, Valentino, etc.). The plan was to have a short parade down the boardwalk, along the coast of the Black Sea in Sochi, Russia. Included are a few shots from the parade.… Continue reading On Tour With Totem – Sochi Parade