Alana Reina

San Diego City Guide

San Diego City Guide

Before moving back to the DC area last June, I lived about three blocks from the beach in San Diego for almost three years. Although I am very happy to be back home, I definitely left a piece of my heart there! While the beach lifestyle dominates most of San Diego, there is a ton of stuff to do that will make you feel miles away from the beach. Honestly, San Diego really has it all: beach, city, mountains, and desert (if you go far enough). Without further ado, here is my somewhat comprehensive guide to everything to do in San Diego, both the city and the larger San Diego county. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but I made sure to add all my favorites and must-sees. If I missed anything that you have done in San Diego and loved, comment below! B E A C H…

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Movie Review: Black Panther

Movie Review: Black Panther

***SPOILER ALERT*** There is sooo much that can be said about this movie, but I will try to keep it short and sweet (famous last words). First off, I have never seen a movie get as much hype this early on as this one. People have been talking about it since LAST SUMMER! Needless to say, I was bursting with excitement once I got to the actual theater. The show started even before I got to my seat: people showed up and showed OUT! It was quite the event and I was glad to take part in a piece of history and culture. Cinematically, the movie was a masterpiece. It was visually stunning in every way: the landscape of Wakanda; the costumes, hair and makeup; the gorgeous and powerful women; and of course, the men – specifically Michael Bae Jordan – LAWD HELP ME! What a sexy villain. Like seriously,…

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How To: Start a Weightlifting Routine

How To: Start a Weightlifting Routine

I started weightlifting at the end of this past summer, both in preparation for my first winter in 6 years – knowing I would need to move my workouts indoors now that I no longer live in sunny San Diego – and also to switch it up from my usual routine. As someone who has been practicing yoga for over 7 years and teaching it for more than 2 years, I NEVER thought I would be obsessed with weightlifting. I honestly hated the idea of even going to a gym – now I can’t imagine NOT going! In addition, I found that over the last year, I was getting injured more and more in yoga classes from overdoing it and overstretching muscles, and decided that I really needed to build up some muscular strength if I wanted to avoid getting injured constantly. I have to admit though, walking into the gym…

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