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Not Lying, Just a Girl The Art of Riffing, A.K.A. Improv in the Wild      Imagine this, you're a gullible 11-year-old. I'm sitting across from you, telling stories of my life in California. Your eyes go wide as I explain how life works in the commune. We wake up every morning at sunrise, create our own sustainable clothes out of carrot threads, and eat said carrots for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I go into detail on how creative you can get with a carrot when you eat it 3 times a day, 365 days a year.       You're probably wondering how I haven't turned into a carrot, and I'm wondering how many years it will take for you to realize this is all made up. You may look back and think, what a liar! While it is all made up, I prefer to call it "practicing my craft" . Welcome to the world of riffing.       “Riffing” is a “rapid energetic often improvised verbal outpouring” or “a succinct witty comme...

If I'm being completely honest, I chose to read American Like Me because it was the first book on the reading list, and it seemed like a book that could capture my attention. American Like Me, by American Ferrera, is a collection of short stories written by people in all different industries on how their culture affected their upbringings. I have a relatively short attention span (thank you Instagram Reels), so I thought this book could keep my interest piqued.  I was correct!  Starting with America's personal story, I could feel her authentic voice coming through while she spoke of her experiences. America's perspective is captivating when she speaks on finding authentic jobs, navigating the emotions that come with growing up, and being told you're different. I enjoyed reading about her unique childhood and looked forward to the upcoming stories. While reading about the upbringings of Reshma, Al, Jenny, and Bambadjan, I started to notice the difference in each indivi...

  Yoga Instructor   My current job is a great escape from the numbers and statistics involved in the business world. I can express my creative side and engage in a wonderful community. My job in the studio starts 30 minutes before my classes when I tidy the studio, greet and check in students, and set the environment. As students come in, I ask for their names and make sure the class is paid  f or. If there are any new students, I set them up for success and make sure they feel comfortable in the new experience. During the hour session, there is a lot I must do and account for, including: My students My sequence The music The heat and lights My Students I teach multiple classes a week to groups of up to 35 people. A room filled with 35 people is very overwhelming. It is my duty as a teacher to stay grounded and present to lead a successful and safe class. I enjoy teaching small classes as w...