by Belicia Tang | Apr 15, 2025 | Personal Reflections
9:02am. A stolen moment to write. Good morning, dear readers! Happy Tuesday! No one showed up for my 8:45am mat pilates class, so I drove to a nearby Starbucks to do a little R+R (rest and reflection) before my 9:40am yoga class (usually at least a couple people show...
by Belicia Tang | Apr 6, 2025 | Personal Reflections, Relationships
Dearest readers, Happy Sunday! I write to you perched from a Starbucks high table as I begin today’s post. It’s currently 2:55pm. I had a productive day thus far: taught breathing/meditation class at Canada College, followed by a new mat pilates class...
by Belicia Tang | Apr 5, 2025 | Personal Reflections, Relationships
“Step into your power,” my therapist once told me. I do not remember the exact circumstances in which she disseminated this well-meaning platitude, but her words struck a chord with me. Empowerment. What does that behemoth of a word mean? I want to talk...
by Belicia Tang | Mar 30, 2025 | Mental Health, Personal Reflections
Dear readers, Happy Sunday! And an event of great personal significance to me: World Bipolar Day. This day is special, because 7 years ago, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. What was once perceived as my greatest tragedy and source of shame has now become my...
by Belicia Tang | Mar 29, 2025 | Personal Reflections
Dearest gentle readers (a nod to my fellow Bridgerton fans), Happy Saturday! We made it to the weekend! It’s a moderately chilly but sunny day here in the Bay Area, California, and I’m chillin’ by the Bay Club pool deck beginning today’s post....
by Belicia Tang | Mar 27, 2025 | Fitness/Nutrition, Personal Reflections
Four days ago, on Sunday, March 23, I embarked on my very first 24 hour fast. That is, 24 hours with no food. My last meal was on Saturday night. I grubbed on pulled-pork mac n’ cheese, crispy brussel sprouts, two fried chicken sliders, and a grilled chicken...