Spiritual and Existential Studies 101 Spring 2011 Course Description: This course is intended to give the student time to contemplate …Read the Rest
Why Grown-Up University?
Grown-Up University is a self-improvement blog run by me, Leslie. I am a psychology Ph.D. living in Pittsburgh, PA. I …Read the Rest
Healthy Living 102 – Syllabus
Healthy Living 102 Spring 2011 Course Description: This course is intended to give the student an intermediate-level study of food …Read the Rest
Final Grades and the Reckoning
Yes, it’s the Final Countdown (cue 80’s power jam and smoke machine). Christmas gifts are purchased, my bags are packed, …Read the Rest
Avoidance Is One of My Favorite Pastimes
I have been avoiding blogging. The idea of writing another “waaaah I’ve been slacking off but now I’m better” post …Read the Rest
Fast, Fast Food Everywhere and Not a Bite to Eat
Things are going peachy. I am still working out a lot and getting back into my “couch to 5K” running …Read the Rest
The Story of My Weight and Body Image
This post is hard for me to publish. It is much more frank (and public) self-disclosure than I ever thought …Read the Rest
I’m Baaack (in the Saddle Again)!!
I’m back from my trip to Seattle and Vancouver, both of which I loved, loved, loved! Part of me wants …Read the Rest
Back on Friday
I’m so excited (And I just can’t hide it)!! I am in the middle of a trip to Seattle and Vancouver—both places …Read the Rest
What I Learned from a Month without Television
I love me some Boob Tube. Ask any of my friends: I am prone to animated diatribes about a laundry …Read the Rest









