Pinterest testing: How to cut a watermelon

You've probably seen this video floating around Buzzfeed, Facebook and Pinterest: <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Lq14KIgdJOA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen> I had to try it. Enter: my watermelon. And a very large knife. I sliced the sides (but not the whole way around). I went around the edge with the knife to cut away the rind. I did …

4 ways that women can ban the word “bossy”

A few weeks ago, I was helping coordinate a work event in NYC and was directing people, including superiors of mine, where to put signage, room layout, etc. A short time later, I went for a run in Central Park with two peers and asked, "Was I being bossy in there?" I should've stopped myself …

Race recap: 2014 Charlottesville half marathon

After running the Pittsburgh half, I came up with a list of things that I wanted to focus on for my next half marathon Run a few 5Ks/10Ks. In the past year, I've run my fastest (adult) 5K and the last (7-mile) leg of the marathon relay with the Medifast Milers at the Baltimore Running Festival. Add …

At 30, I’ve learned …

I turn 30 tomorrow. No, it's really not a big deal, but I've been finding myself thinking about it, looking at old pictures, etc. It's kind of crazy to look back over the years—and the bleached hair and the horrible disposable camera quality—and see how much has changed and how much has stayed the same. …

5 life lessons learned from Mom

Growing up, I always thought that my mom was really nice, but she was a mom—moms were supposed to be nice. Now, as an adult, I see my mom as a person and realize what a remarkably kind person she is. She's also funny, wise, interesting, and has taught me many life lessons. In honor of Mother's …