A meditation on love
This article explains the symbolism of my first tattoo. Planting a seed Two years ago, I arrived in Myanmar for a summer internship...
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Lacey Ramirez
Apr 5, 20194 min read
How studying world languages enabled me to follow my dreams
This blog post contains my full script for my Keynote Speech at World Languages Day at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Hello, my...
Lacey Ramirez
Feb 24, 20196 min read
My silent rebellion
In this article, written for Eating Disorder Awareness Week, I describe my struggle with anorexia and the conscious shift it took to heal...
Lacey Ramirez
Nov 7, 20185 min read
Halloween in Salem
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely...
Lacey Ramirez
Jun 18, 20185 min read
Vines, wine, and family time: How my love for the drink took root
When most Southern Illinoisan kids hit age 21, we transition into adulthood with momentous ritual celebration. Our rites of passage into...
Lacey Ramirez
Mar 28, 20185 min read
Top 5 reasons to make a dramatic life change
“Once you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it” -Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist The title of this article...
Lacey Ramirez
Oct 8, 20172 min read
Headspace
Out of principle, my life choices are motivated by passion. I operate to the tune of my heart, constantly chasing opportunities with...
Lacey Ramirez
Aug 25, 20173 min read
Embracing transformation of the total solar eclipse
Last Sunday evening, I had the honor of welcoming the solar eclipse through teaching a Yin and Yang yoga class at One O One Yoga in my...
Lacey Ramirez
Jun 21, 20173 min read
Running home: The silver laced-up lining of injury
Home is not a place. It’s a feeling. It’s greeting the morning by lacing my out-worn running shoes and gliding out the door in a...
Lacey Ramirez
Jun 14, 20174 min read
I know why the caged bird sings: Broken ribs, breaking free
Yangon is a place of a multitude of paradoxes and surprises. It’s firey hot, but drowned like a sleeping cat in the cool downpour of...
Lacey Ramirez
May 14, 20175 min read
Mother’s Day Memo: A running battle of emotionally ever after
As a child, my mother graciously spoon-fed me princess stories to compliment my daily portions of cooked broccoli and single-serving...
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