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"To see the World in a grain of sand
And Heaven in a wild flower, 
Hold infinity in the palm of your hand
An Eternity in an hour." - William Blake

BRAIDOLOGIE is a self authored blog that shares all things travel, fitness, and lifestyle related. Additionally, stories about being an aspiring DPT also reside on this creative platform. Enjoy!

Samantha of BRAIDOLOGIE

Wanderlusting brown gal & aspiring DPT. Just trying to navigate post grad life, whilst also constantly on the lookout for good skincare and matcha!

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Travel

All things travel related: guides, packing lists, etc.

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Fitness

Anything fitness, wellness, and health related can be found here!

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Lifestyle

Basically anything from beauty, skincare, to even DIY and everything in between!

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Northern California IS where it's at thooo 🙌🏽🌊 __ __ What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of California? This California girl is v curious 🙋🏾🌞 __ __ • • • • • • #BraidologieTravels #SanFrancisco #oceanbeachSF #SFoutdoors #SFadventures #BAYAREA #BAEAREA #OptOutside #RawCalifornia #NorthernCalifornia #womenwhoexplore #womenwhoexploreCA #girlslovetravel #dametraveler #worlderlust #sheisnotlost #ladiesgoneglobal #sfbloggers #browngirlmagic #vscoedits #vscocam #travelingpost #travelstoke #welivetoexplore #staywildish #gogalavanting #californiacreatives #discoverunder10k #discoverunder15k
"You will always feel fear, but over time you will realize the only way to truly manage your fear is to broaden your comfort zone." | Alex Honnold __ __ I watched Free Solo yesterday and I am just in awe of what @alexhonnold accomplished. Like he just climbed El Capitan with just his pure strength and determination 😱 See that magnificent wall next to Half Done?  He climbed it!!Safe to say that I am still SHOOK about it and know for a fact that free soloing is def not for me, but I have nothing but respect for those that are passionate about it! __ __ 📍Yosemite (from the archives: December 2018) • • • • • • #BraidologieTravels #YosemiteNationalPark #YosemiteCA #ElCapitan #HalfDome #travelyosemite #YosemiteNPS #OptOutside #RawCalifornia #NorthernCalifornia #nationalparksofCA #womenwhoexplore #vscoedits #vscocam #travelstoke #welivetoexplore #staywildish #gogalavanting #californiacreatives #discoverunder10k #discoverunder15k
Me and my skin tags stan Fresh Face Fridays in this house ☺✨ #SlayfulSamFriday __ __ Y'all already know by now that I am BIG into skincare and I've been trying a new serum for about a week now. It's an anti-aging serum that's from @yeouthskincare ✨ It has Vitamin C+E, Ferulic acid,  and Hyaluronic acid. Together these ingredients help reduce hyper pigmentation and boost skin hydration 🙌🏽 I was honestly surprised how fast it works,  b/c I'm already noticing some fading on my dark spots from acne 🙏🏾 __ __ SO, if you wanna learn more,  head on over to the link in my bio! ➡ Don't forget to use the code SOCIAL20 for 20% if you do decide to treat yourself 😁 Happy Friday fam!! • • • • • • #Braidologie #YeouthSkincare #antiagingserum #antiagingsuperserum #hyaluronicacid #ferulicacid #skincareroutine #browngirlmagic #magandangmorenx #slaytheflatlay #skincarejunkie #skincarelover #skincarefirst #sokobeauty #sokoskincare #freshface #nomakeuplook #beautyandskincare #californiacreatives #discoverunder10k #discoverunder15k
#WOCinPT ➡ April Witherspoon, PT, DPT ✨ @dr.witherspoon __ __ Today's #WCW is the first feature in my collab series, Dr. April! She is a travel physical therapist and runs her blog (@purposefullytravelling) ☺ Her story is ready to read #ontheblog,  so be sure to head over and check it out!! • • • • • • #Braidologie #melanininmedicine #browngirlmagic #prept #womeninpt #womeninmedicine #physicaltherapy #choosept #ptfirst #scrublife #ptstudent #ptschool #ptcas #premed #womenofcolorinpt #womenofcolorinmedicine #movementismedicine #travelpt #travelphysicaltherapy #womeninhealthcare #womenofcolorinhealthcare #discoverunder10k #discoverunder15k
Her dreams are so big that they're taller than the palm tree that's not in frame 😁🌞 __ __ So wishing I was here instead of at home with a cold and coughing up a storm 🙃 But hey, on the bright side, I get to study for Physio today! Replacing my words with "I GET to" vs "I HAVE to" has really helped me not be bummed out & stay motivated 🙏🏾 It's all about perspective my peeps, Happy Sunday! __ __ Also, thanks so much again for the amazing support you've shown in the launch of my #WOCinPT series 😭☺ It only goes to show how important and necessary this is in continuing the conversation on race in healthcare ✊🏽 • • • • • #BraidologieTravels #seesantamonica #santamonicabeach #discoverla #visitla #beachesofsocal #TravelSoCal  #browngirlmagic #prept #womeninpt #womenwhoexplore #womenwhoexploreca #citizenfemme #vscocam #sheisnotlost #girlslovetravel #gogalavanting #staywildish #optoutside #californiacreatives #mytinyatlas #aeriereal #browngirltravelbloggers #melanintravel #travelisthenewclub #bloggersgetsocial #discoverunder10k #discoverunder15k
"Females are strong as hell." ♀️✊🏽 (swipe for the announcement 😁) __ __ Happy #InternationalWomensDay fam 🙌🏽 Shout out to all the women in my life that continue to inspire, motivate, and keep it REAL with me! I really do appreciate your constant love and support ❤ __ __ In honor of today, I am happy to announce that I am launching a collab series on my blog called Women of Color in Physical Therapy. Just like it's namesake, I would like to spread and share the love by giving all my fellow women of color in PT a platform to share their experiences. This is open to all WOC in PT in all stages of the process (pre-pt's,  SPTs, MPTs, and DPTs are welcome), so if you are interested in participating,  please email me so I can send you more info! An awesome lineup has been planned and I am so excited to share this with you all ☺ If you are curious as to why I want to do this, there is a new post #ontheblog that goes into more detail!  I hope you have a fantastical Friday!! ✨ . . . . . #Braidologie #iwd2019 #womeninphysicaltherapy #womeninmedicine #womeninpt #womeninhealthcare #womeninstem #scrublife #prept #ptstudent #futuredpt #spt #femalesofphysicaltherapy #predpt #femalesofscience #womenofPT #womenofphysicaltherapy #ptfirst #choosept #representationmatters #femaleempowerment #citizenfemme #bloggersgetsocial #discoverunder10k #discoverunder15k
#WCW to all my sistas out here hustling for their dreams and inspiring others in the process 💕 We really out here going out of our comfort zones and living our best selves fam 🙏🏾🙌🏽 @asianamericangirlclub #TeamAAGC __ __ I know it's been a minute since I updated the blog, but I have some exciting news to announce THIS Friday!! 🎉♀️ Be on the lookout, any ideas as to what it is? . . . . . #Braidologie #browngirlmagic #asianamericangirlclub #teamaagc #aagc #asianamericanbrands #supportlocal #asianamericanrepresentation #representationmatters #filambloggers #femaleempowerment #citizenfemme #bloggersgetsocial #discoverunder10k #discoverunder15k #lifestylebloggers #cabloggers #californiacreatives #norcalbloggers
When "I like to take long walks on the beach" becomes reality. 🌊 __ __ Fun fact: did you know are as many as 12 beaches in San Francisco? Each one has a different view and a different vibe. Tip for out of towners: the water is f r e e z i n g so enter at your discretion 😂 (but really tho) #TravelTuesday . . . . . #BraidologieTravels #OceanBeachCA #SanFrancisco #californiabeaches #sanfranciscobeaches #TravelSF #rawcalifornia #optoutside #visitcalifornia #snapseededits #travelstoke #womenwhotravelca #girlslovetravel #citizenfemme #sheisnotlost #staywildish #gogalavanting #themelanintravelclub #travelisthenewclub #browngirlmagic #optoutside #bloggersgetsocial #discoverunder10k #discoverunder15k #lifestylebloggers #cabloggers #californiacreatives #norcalblogger
Dunno about you, but my body and mind are anxious to put on my hiking boots again to explore and wander around in nature 🙏🏾🌲🍃 __ __ If you could drop everything right now and explore, where would you go and why? . . . . . #BraidologieTravels #YosemiteCa #YosemiteNationalPark #YosemiteValley #VisitYosemite #TravelYosemite #YosemiteNPS #vscocam #travelstoke #mtnchicks #womenwhotravel #womenwhotravelca #girlslovetravel #citizenfemme #sheisnotlost #staywildish #gogalavanting #themelanintravelclub #travelisthenewclub #browngirlmagic #optoutside #bloggersgetsocial #discoverunder10k #discoverunder15k #lifestylebloggers #cabloggers #californiacreatives #norcalbloggers
When aesthetics & functionality come together, my heart swoons fr fr 😍🙌🏽 __ __ Gotta feature my new bag from @muzmm_backpacks 😎 I've had it for a whole month now and I am loving it!  Not only is it super cute, but it's sturdy enough to hold my school and gym stuff!  The fact that I can wear it as a backpack or duffel bag makes it so much cooler 👏🏽 I can't wait to use it for travel soon 🙏🏾 __ ➡ Use code 'braidologie' for 20% off 😁 @muzmm_backpacks Design: Little Autumn 📷: b'day boi @e_jamosmos . . . . . #BraidologieRuns #snapseededits #gymfit #gymbagfashion #gymlife #muzmm_backpacks #muzmm_ambassador #muzmm_partner #gymbagoftheday #fitlife #discountcode #bloggersgetsocial #discoverunder10k #discoverunder15k #lifestylebloggers #cabloggers #californiacreatives #norcalbloggers #getfitstockton
No highlight, just good ol consistent skincare, a lotta water, and natural lighting 🙌🏽✨ __ __ If I could talk to my younger self, I would tell her to not worry about the brownness of her skin, the roundness of her cheeks, and her quiet demeanor. As a Filipino American and an eldest daughter at that, there's a lot of obstacles and micro aggressions that we deal with and it's never talked about. When we do talk about them, our opinionated voices are mistaken for being 'ungrateful' or 'complaining'. By keeping the conversation open, we disrupt this unhealthy cycle of living up to certain expectations that shouldn't be there in the first place. So to my younger self, continue to be curious and embrace yourself, just as you are, because that's what truly matters. 💕🇵🇭 __ __ . . . . . #SlayfulSamFriday #FreshFaceFriday #Braidologie #teamaagc #aagc #asianamericangirlclub #asianamerican #asianamericanrepresentation #representationmatters #browngirlmagic #kwentongmorena #magandangmorenx #islanwomxnrise #pinayisms #bloggersgetsocial #discoverunder10k #discoverunder15k #lifestylebloggers #cabloggers #californiacreatives #norcalbloggers
"I am not shy, I am just holding back my awesomeness so I won't intimidate you." | a big Scorpio & 2019 mood 😎🔥 __ __ So I've always known that I am a Scorpio, but I've been curious as to what my rising and moon signs are. Just found out from one of my best friends that with my Scorpio sun, I am a Libra rising with a Libra moon. Here are the traits I read that stood out to me the most: ➡"Peace and harmony at all costs is your battle cry." ➡ "Feelings are often difficult for you to verbalize. Therefore you have a tendency to be very quiet-- to brood and think a lot." ➡"You are uncomfortable with strangers but at ease and sociable with friends and associates." __ __ Honestly, I was surprised about how accurate this was because I'm usually a skeptic...👀 Anyways, moral of the story: always keep an open mind and you may just be surprised in the best way! ☺

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