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 A South Carolina girl at heart, Crystal Zhao moved to Austin when she started attending the University of Texas at Austin. She is currently a senior majoring in Government and Communication Studies with a minor in Rhetoric & Writing. In addition to pursuing a life of law and public policy, Crystal also makes sure to set aside time to do what she loves - exploring and writing. She’s always after something new in the blogosphere, local food, self-improvement books, and fitness activities. She is very passionate about living and learning and sees a world full of adventures, knowledge, and possibilities. Believing that each moment in life has a unique lesson to teach, she is constantly pursuing new experiences and getting to know people from all walks of her life. And with a desire to show others all that the world has to offer, Crystal shares her experiences through her writing and hopes that it will encourage others to pursue more opportunities to learn as well. For Gandhi once said, “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” |
 
It’s a new year and everywhere you go, you see the motto, “New Year, New You.” Gyms are full of swarms of people waiting in line for machines at this time of the year. You, however, don’t have to limit yourself to these boring, repetitive machines. [...] 
(Photo Credit: The Austin-American Statesman) On Sunday, January 13, 2013, the 18th Annual 3M Half Marathon will be held and proceeds will go to Communities in Schools of Central Texas. It is one of the city’s largest distance road racing events and is expected to sell out for the third consecutive year. Austin’s [...] 
There was more care and friendship at the 5th Annual Lights of Love 5K than any other run I’ve participated in and witnessed in the past. Over 3,500 family and friends participated in 125 teams, having raised a record amount of almost $245,000. (Photo Credit: RMHC Austin) The Lights of Love 5K is [...] 
This past weekend, boughs of holly, crimson ribbons, and golden jingle bells filled a very merry Sunday morning for hundreds of runners. On December 2, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) hosted the annual Jingle Bell 5K run/walk at The Domain. Over 500 registered runners participated in the mission to end drunk driving, and that [...] 
Participating in a run to give back to the community before the holidays isn’t unusual in Austin, but to make it an evening run on a trail of lights is magical and spectacular (and also one of the city’s favorite holiday traditions). On Friday, December 7, 2012, join the fun to both stay in [...] 
“To engage, amaze and inspire the community to work together raising canned food to feed thousands of hungry people.” Every fall, with lots of fun and a little bit of friendly competition, CANstruction Austin turns charity into a huge success. “SSSStriking Out Hunger”(Photo Credit: Crystal Zhao) Local architects, engineers and builders teamed up [...] 
If you have ever wondered what it’s like to be a reindeer on Santa’s sleigh or if you just like the sound of jingle bells during the holiday season, you’re going to love participating in Austin’s Jingle Bell 5K. This run/walk will benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). (Photo Credit: KVUE) On December [...] 
Want to burn off all of those calories for your impending Thanksgiving feast? You can join thousands of others in a Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning! Proceeds from the run will benefit Caritas of Austin. (Photo Credit: RunTex) On November 22, 2012, ThunderCloud Subs will be hosting their annual Turkey Trot throughout downtown [...] 
(Photo Credit: Capital Area Food Bank of Texas) The best time to go shopping for the winter season this year starts on the weekend of Saturday, November 10. It’s the perfect chance for you to jump-start getting into the spirit of giving before the holiday season! Until November 18, Canstruction Austin will be [...] 
Some of Audrey Hepburn‘s most famous words are, “I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink.” If you find yourself agreeing with her, then you have to attend Austin Beauty Week with me. This fall, the series of events will benefit [...] |
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January 4th, 2013 
