Day 160, 5/30/25:
Pumping my fists in the air cuz itโs Fridayโฃ๏ธ Have a good one ๐โ๏ธ๐ชฉ๐๐ป๐ฉต๐
Day 159, 5/29/25:
I hope your day is filled with meaningful work that fuels your body, mind, and spirit. Very grateful ๐๐ฝ for all my roles and responsibilities ๐ because I am living my vision and my purpose. I hope you are tooโฃ๏ธLetโs get it ๐ท๐๐๐ค๐ฉต
Day 158, 5/28/25:
Just discovered these babies hailing from Argentina ๐ฆ๐ท. Alfajores are two buttery shortbread cookies ๐ช with a Dulce de leche ๐ฅ middle rolled in grated coconut ๐ด These ones taste home made, are sold at Whole Foods, and are wrapped to keep their freshness. I also like how they donโt induce overeating. I think itโs because of the quality ingredients. They are a decadent delight and one or two is enough ๐ฉต
Also, shout out to my sweet + tough nephew Tyson Dizon! Happy birthday honey, enjoy your day and see you soon ๐
โฌ๏ธ Ninnnerrssssss lmao โฌ๏ธ ๐ (again) I canโt help myself ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ cuz no one can clap ๐ back cuz this is MY blog ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ not IGโs FBโs or whatever belongs to freaking Meta which is everything. Not mine m/f ka ๐๐๐๐
Itโs all love babies, I just had too much coffee โ๏ธ Have a blessed ๐ day and week ๐ฉต๐ฆ๐๐ค
Day 157, 5/27/25:
Who luhhvs yuh? Yo Mamaโฃ๏ธHappy Tuesday ๐ค Make it a great oneโ๏ธ
Oh and happy happy birthday to my brother Erle who is a solid family man and successful businessman. Enjoy your day homie, we love you ๐ฉต Ninerrrrssss lmao ๐
Day 156, 5/26/25:
Happy Memorial Day โฅ๏ธ๐บ๐ธ I opened my mail and got my May 2025 subscription to Architectural Digest featuring my fave ๐คฉ Coincidentally, today is his actual birthday ๐ and turned 61โฃ๏ธCheck him out in his exquisite digs in Paris๐ซ๐ท
I recommend this monthโs Architectural Digest (AD) because his aesthetic, self-described as โsoulful eleganceโ is awe inspiring and stunning, just like him ๐ Plus, the writing โ๏ธ in this design publication is smartly swanky and the pics are incredible and scrap-book worthy ๐
Hereโs the video link by AD:
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Memorial Day Prayer
Thank you ๐๐ฝ to the brave souls who gave of their lives serving and protecting our nation ๐บ๐ธ May the loved ones left behind feel comfort, peace, and divine guidance every day of their lives ๐ In Jesusโ name, Amen.
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Day 155, 5/25/25:
Henry ๐ถ says hi ๐ Happy Sunday ๐
Day 154, 5/24/25:
Powering up โฌ๏ธ 2 shots of freshly made wheat ๐พ grass + green drink โ Plant ๐ฑ Powahhh ๐
Day 153, 5/23/25:
Today I dropped off the collected donations to the Union City Family Center. I was greeted by friendly people and was even given a tour of where the donations will be displayed for access to the local community.
I was informed that a long time Union City resident and volunteer had a vision to create a community closet and from this โMiss Kellyโs Closetโ was created.
Miss Kelly volunteers her time weekly to organize donations for this space. I find it commendable that there is a person who cares enough about the community to give of their time in this generous manner.
Our donations came at a good time in that inventory was running low and donations are intermittently accepted and not accepted based on storage and inventory needs.
Happy Friday and hope everyone has a good weekend ๐
Day 152, 5/22/25:
Summer is here and shout out to these scholars and community leaders who have had an amazing year, individually and collectively.
Through their nonprofit work, Minority in Politics, Gigi, Leah, Noah, and friends have galvanized local youth in their efforts putting on youth-led workshops and a successful end of the school year clothing drive uniting local Union City schools ๐ซ.
This 2024 - 2025 school year they collected 1,200 pounds ๐คฉ of gently used clothing that will benefit the Union City Family Resource Center.
Keep up the amazing work MIP, we are all so proud of youโฃ๏ธ
Day 151, 5/21/25:
The baby-t ๐ is my Summer top with a whimsy hairstyle ๐โโ๏ธ that is a side swept, face framing, half up do with a bow ๐ to tie it all together.
Happy Wednesday my cuties ๐๐ค๐๐ค
Day 150, 5/20/25:
Once you feel this free, you never look back๐๐ค๐๐๏ธ
Dream it ๐ญ
Sprout it ๐ฑ
Freakin Take it โ
Positively vintage vibes โฌ๏ธ ๐ ๐๐ชฝhere
Happy ๐ Tuesday โฃ๏ธ
Day 149, 5/19/25:
Guess what? ๐ค Schoolโs about to be out ๐ซ this week and Iโm feeling the excitement in the air๐๐๐๐๏ธ I foresee more gym trips ๐ฅ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ, swimming in new places๐ , road trips ๐บ๏ธ , surfing ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ ,running ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ, flying โ๏ธ sleeping in ๐, but not camping I donโt do that for anyone and have never enjoyed temporary transient living states like that. Anyhoo, I got a gift for you. My picnic ๐งบ basket thatโs super cute and carries like an expensive hand bag, photogenic, durable, and super useful. I love it so much ๐ฅฐ Iโm sure you will tooโฃ๏ธ
Happy ๐ค Summer everyone ๐
Check out all the uses and how beautifully it holds and photographs:
Piccadilly Picnic Basket Link here
Day 148, 5/18/25:
โRegular stuffโ done with full presence, attention, and love always hits different ๐ค๐โ๏ธ๐ Happy Sunday lovelies ๐๏ธ๐
Apuรฑg Wendy. Respect โ your elders.
I asked Wendy if she was going to her day programโs โPromโ and she said โHaiiill nawww. You need a date for that. I donโt wanna date anyone up in there.โ LMAOOOOO. Same girl. Same lol ๐
Lashonda spoke in front of a whole crowd at yesterdayโs community event honoring the journeys of individuals in the foster care system. She was articulate and spoke from the heart. Loved seeing her in this light.
There was music, community, and food. Thank you Seneca center for hosting a wonderful event.
Kianga and Lashonda. These ladies have grown a lot and have come a long way. Very proud to be apart of their journeys
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Day 147, 5/17/25:
Making progress โ Happy ๐ Saturday ๐
Day 146, 5/16/25:
Pinning ๐คผ down our day and showing em whoโs Boss ๐ Have a good weekend everyone ๐๐ค ๐โ๏ธ๐พ
Day 145, 5/15/25:
Peace โ๏ธ and love ๐๏ธadorned in denim nโ pearls. Almost weekend vibes ๐
Be good and safe out there ๐
Day 144, 5/14/25:
I love ๐ hot sandwiches ๐ฅช This one is a ham and egg sandwich with mustard and pickled carrots. I brown the meat in butter and add some cracked black pepper. I set that aside and fry up an egg ๐ณsunny side up. I carefully assemble the browned bread, meat, egg, mustard, and pickled carrots. I lightly sprinkle pink Himalayan sea salt and cracked pepper evenly on top then allow the yellow of the egg to gently break inside the sandwich to flavor up all the insides. Simple, decadent, and pretty luxurious tasting ๐๐ฅชHappy eating ๐ฝ๏ธ๐
Day 143, 5/13/25:
A trained body ๐ช๐๐ปโโ๏ธhouses ๐ก๐ a sound mind ๐ง ๐ for every good action comes from it ๐๐ท
Happy ๐ Tuesday ๐
Day 142, 5/12/25:
Happy Monday ๐ผ Cucumber ๐ฅ salad ๐ฅ with vinaigrette dressing + chopped chicken ๐ paired with chocolate covered strawberries ๐ for lunch today. Have a wonderful week ahead everyone๐
Day 141, 5/11/25:
Happy ๐ Sunday and Motherโs Day beautiful peopleโฃ๏ธ
I had the best time hosting Gigi, her friends, and parents for their first Prom. Definitely a wonderful group of people that I am happy she has in her life. As a mother, this is a milestone I want to remember forever
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The girls got ready together and it was endearing hearing them help each other. Providing safe, fun, bonding moments for teenagers is such an important part of growing up. As they mature, they learn how to appropriately socialize and carry themselves with grace and dignity.
The boys arrived and it was adorable hearing their banter because the girls were not ready yet lol ๐ I enjoyed having them around while we all waited patiently for the girls.
Gonna wait for Gigi to share her getting ready pics with me so I can add and update this post. For now, here is Ziggy helping Kelly.
Making a Tik Tok ๐
Group pics:
Gigi, Leah, Emma, Kelly
Miles, Paolo, Cordell, Ziggy, Jayden, Noah
Transitioning to leave pics:
Onboarding:
Off they go:
Day 140, 5/10/25:
Happy Prom Saturday ๐ to this one of a kind combination of beauty, brains, and grace . . . Giavanna Rose ๐น (Will post more pics tomorrow, cooking up a storm for the prom goers who will be hungry when they get back here.)
Day 139, 5/9/25
Happy Aloha Friday ๐บ๐ถ๐พ๐
Day 138, 5/8/25:
It is very important for me to have a disciplined dog so we are in obedience school for six weeks. Milo learned quickly even if he was stressed out and reactive. He was focused, open to learning, and was re-directable.
I also put him in doggy day camp where he is learning how to socialize with other dogs. Simultaneously, I am training him to be free roaming with me at home in a new way and we are making progress.
Everyone could use a little more discipline! Me and Milo included ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐พ๐ถ๐ Happy Thursday everyone ๐
Day 137, 5/7/25:
Prepped the blossoms ๐ท๐น๐๐๏ธ๐
Day 136, 5/6/25:
Happy Tuesday ๐
Today is all about the animals for me ๐ฅฐ
First, I have a new, fluffy, and well mannered co-worker ==> โMr. Darkieโ way over there just chillin and always keeping watch making sure Iโm not slacking lol ๐
Next, my handsome nephew who hasnโt seen me in forever but sits / does down, all on command, with no treats, and still smiles lovingly at his Auntie ๐
Lastly, a mama duck ๐ฆ and baby chicks ๐ฃ are being ushered to safety by kind local man who stopped traffic for them ๐
Have a good one everyoneโฃ๏ธ
Day 135, 5/5/25:
Tonightโs sunset pic ๐ Hope everyone had a good day ๐๏ธ
Day 134, 5/4/25:
Weekend ๐ฅ hitting session with TeamBoom24 crew. Got to fully focus on my mitt holding skills today so thank you Coach for the training & guidance ๐
Weโve built a lot of trust over the years so Iโm glad Rudy hit with power, control, and made me work. Thank you for this learning session Kuya!
In this snippet, although I am aiming toward the center of Sharonโs pretty face, she does the proper evasive moves of swatting and slipping. She does a great job focusing on what is oncoming and responds effectively ๐
Overall, a killer hitting session ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅSending healthy vibes for a wonderful upcoming week ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
Day 133, 5/3/25
Weโve searched near and far and I have the best Dubai Chocolate ๐ซ recommendation around.
The Old City sells them and the way these chocolates taste are the equivalent of something from a high end chocolatier like a Seeโs Candies but more exciting and exotic ๐๐๐๐
The big bar tastes better because of the pistachio cream and kunafa ratio so if you are serious about trying the best just fork out your $25 and drive to The Old City in Hayward, California. Enjoy ๐
Day 132, 5/2/25:
Happy Friday, have a good weekend everyone ๐
Day 131, 5/1/25:
Happy 1st day of May lovelies ๐ My happy guy and I met his new teacher ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ซ Ms Camilla today and she taught us some new obedience commands and socialization tricks.
This month I am focusing on ramping up the Milo Miles and Socialization. We did lots of walking in crowded places and this guy did fantastic.
He was quiet and gentle with a special needs man who wanted to safely interact with him by giving him the โsitโ command from a far and throwing treats I brought for him. It was adorable ๐ฅฐ
Ms Camilla said he is very food motivated and not as reactive as other dogs. We start group training this Saturday so I want to get him out and about so heโs prepared.
He even took treats from a bunch of squeamish teenagers who he was gentle with as well. So proud of this happy guy. Wish us luck ๐ this month on our training.
Day 130, 4/30/25:
Choosing my goals and eliminating distractions 24/7, 365 days. I am so not playing this year ๐ฏ Go get yours! Happy ๐ Wednesday ๐ฆ
Day 129, 4/29/25:
Iโve always loved making floral arrangements ๐ because they invite beauty and nature in any home ๐ก. Arranged in a purposeful and aesthetically pleasing manner, flowers bring positivity in all spaces.
The photo below is a simple arrangement I made today. Itโs a โSpring Loveโ blossom of multi colored roses and fresh garden greens.
All florals are from Costco. Motherโs Day is coming up so here you have a simple, visual inspiration for you or a special motherly figure in your life.
Next, is how to benefit from the floral arrangement of roses ๐น once they begin blossoming. If you trim the roses daily they will last longer and blossom more fully.
For roses ๐น that donโt seem to blossom but before they wilt, I like to pick them out and gather the petals together in preparation for a rose water bath.
Rose water baths have many healing properties that are both natural and calming. When feeling emotionally heavy the oxytocin released while in a bath coupled with rose petals offers a visually captivating aesthetic that is internally calming and soothing.
Give it a try! Your body and nervous system will love you for it๐
Day 128, 4/28/25:
You gotta keep things perky naturally or youโll shrivel away and die.F/that! Not meโ๏ธ
Lift heavy.
Dance light.
Hit hard.
Repeat. Namaste ๐๐ฝ
Togetherness is essential to a happy ๐ก home. Have a good Monday and a wonderful upcoming week everyone๐
Day 127, 4/27/25:
Picking up groceries on foot today. Happy Sunday ๐
Day 126, 4/26/25:
Sweat ๐ฅ session with the crew this fine Saturday. Enjoy the weekend everyoneโฃ๏ธ
Day 125, 4/25/25:
Hope Lady Luck ๐ shines ๐ on you today. Happy ๐ Friday **hugs**
Day 124, 4/24/25:
Builders build in every aspect of life and know that everything starts from the body. Make it strong! ๐ช Happy Thursday โฃ๏ธ
Day 123, 4/23/25:
Hit lower body and cardio today. Happy Wednesday ๐
Day 122, 4/22/25:
8:23 pm
I Love days like today so I have to write about it. Got a lot of work done, took care of mom duties, and a light work out. The highlight of today has to be my โpicnic ๐งบ basket adventures.โ This picnic basket of mine has fed lots of happy people over the years. Today, I made special hot sandwiches ๐ฅช and fruit/protein smoothies๐ฅค๐ for Gigiโs Speech/Debate Team. Here we go:
Whats not pictured is I added ice ๐ง and some honey ๐ฏ so with the protein in the yogurt this is a pretty substantial and delicious smoothie. I made enough for four people in four to go containers that are compostable.
I was very excited to make these hot sandwiches ๐ฅช. What I do is brown the sandwich meat, crispify the bread ๐ with butter, put a drizzle of mayo & mustard, then add the special ingredient which are pickled carrots ๐ฅso this is healthy too because of the probiotics. I made enough to feed around 5-6 people. I also threw in some chips and sugar cookies to complete the culinary experience.
Me and my picnic basket on our way to feed some cuties.
These two cuties (+ team mates of cuties ) to be exact. I love getting feedback and Gigi reported the prepared goods were a hit. Yay โฃ๏ธ Gigiโs friend Milly said the sandwich tasted very special and could eat it every day. Aww ๐ Their Speech Coach doesnโt eat meat, removed the meat, and was also reported to enjoy it. The smoothies were also well received. Gigi said my food made people happpyyyyy๐Yeeeeee! Mission accomplished ๐ฏ
Thats all party people. Have a good rest of the week. Be kind and share your blessings to keep that love ๐ vibe going โป๏ธ. Peace out โ๏ธ and Happy Earth Day ๐
7:15 am
Colorful and healthy morning vibes for us today ๐Happy ๐ Tuesday โฃ๏ธ
Day 121, 4/21/25:
Feels like Spring! Happy ๐ Monday and have a great week everyone ๐
Day 120, 4/20/25:
Good day sunshines ๐ In case you didnโt make it to church โช๏ธ I did ๐๐ปโโ๏ธand prayed for all of us.
Hit up a few local spots this morning on foot for coffee โ๏ธ and pastries ๐ฅ and I absolutely love the upgraded and wholesome vibe ๐ฅฐ of Renegade, by Devout Coffee โ๏ธ. They donโt have wifi or artificial sweeteners so this tells me they want people to enjoy their establishment organically without the distraction of wifi, cell phones, and devices! I freaking LOVE โค๏ธ that. Definitely coming back here to bring people and work here when I want to be visually inspired. Check em out:
Once Gigi was ready we hit up her favorite breakfast place Bun Apetit and got some fancy donuts ๐ฉ.
Bun Apetit is a super cute place with good treats and food where you can sit outside and enjoy your treats in a pretty little sitting area. See below:
She got her favorite ๐คฉ the Blackberry Dubai and I got the Easter๐ฐBun. Both were good but the Blackberry Dubai was spectacular. Highly recommend thisโฃ๏ธ
If I were a teenage girl I would totally love to be friendsies ๐ฏโโ๏ธ with this girl of mine because she is absolutely delightful and a pleasure to be around. Happy Easter Everyone ๐๐ฝ ๐๐๐
Day 119, 4/19/25:
Worked out ๐ช with the crew and had a nice team breakfast for Letiโs birthday ๐ป Happy Saturday ๐
Day 118, 4/18/25:
Fasted all day and now having my first meal while ๐ scrolling through my camera ๐ธ roll to see what made me happy today. Gonna give you a real world ๐ application of how to see purpose and beauty in everyday.
B.C. stands for โBefore Christ.โ Kinda like this pic:
A.D. is Latรญn for โAnno Dominiโ translating to the years after Christ, kinda like this pic. Even when the sun is not shining, we know there is still color, goodness, and salvation for us because we are alive in this time ๐ฐ๏ธ
Have a blessed Good Friday everyone ๐๐ฝ
Day 117, 4/17/25
Iโve kept this 8 year year old prayer card from the kidโs time of preparing for Holy communion.
I like reminding myself the fruits ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ of the Spirit because they are bountiful, based on oneโs faith, and cannot be bought. Us believers know this and gratefully receive them because we pray for them, ask for forgiveness for transgressions, and live as best as we can.
Happy Holy Thursday ๐๐ฝ
Day 116, 4/16/25
Happy Wellness Wednesday. Perspective is everything ๐๐๐ซถ๐Choose a good one๐
Day 115, 4/15/25
Triumphant ๐ Tax Day ๐ฅ Proud of what me and my mama have accomplished despite all the challenges thrown at us! My old man ๐ด๐ฝ would be super proud of us ๐ Diligently working everyday to making and keeping my bloodline stronger ๐ช๐ Thank you God๐๐๐ฝ
Celebrated with a friend and an iced green tea matcha latte ๐๐
Got some much needed visual inspiration ๐ผ๏ธ looking at the newest Spring fashion styles๐ท I have something similar at home which I canโt wait to style and wear out.
For todayโs shopping ๐๏ธ adventure I just got a new hat ๐งข cuz I needed one ๐
Hat ๐งข + braids go really well together btw. Itโs a chilled out vibe that is aesthetically pleasing ๐
Have a wonderful day lovelies and see you tomorrowโฃ๏ธ
Day 114, 4/14/25
Happy ๐ Monday lovelies๐
I ran into these little juice-pre-neurs selling freshly squeezed orange ๐juice down the block.
One of them even mistakenly called me โAuntieโ and told his parents I look like his Auntie Eva, which benefited him because โrelativesโ tend to buy ๐ So I gave the kid $5 since thatโs all I had and the parents threw in a grilled hot dog ๐ญ which was nice ๐
All in all, I love how these boys are putting in work, learning how to communicate safely with strangers, and directly benefiting from these efforts, while their parents stayed nearby. Definitely something โAuntieโ needed to support ๐ Ttyl โ๏ธ
Day 113, 4/13/25
Palm Sunday ushers in Holy Week. Wishing everyone a fruitful and positive upcoming week ๐
Day 112, 4/12/25
Happy weekend everyoneโฃ๏ธ
Sasha and Sally made a come back last night for a little Girlโs Night Out.
I donโt drink alcohol anymore so Iโm so glad she allowed me to be me and have โmocktailsโ - which are pretty ๐ looking drinks without alcohol.
We started off with dinner ๐ฅ at one our fave local spots, had a shopping ๐๏ธ adventure, and, then capped off the night dancing ๐๐ป.
We even ended up twinning ๐คฉ๐ฏโโ๏ธ๐คฉ๐ฏโโ๏ธ and did not plan it! Check it out: 1) white boots ๐ข 2) blue ripped jeans ๐ 3) black top.
I love that our friendship has always been grounded on common values and healthy interests. We became friends through our love of lifting weights ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ and boxing ๐ฅ btw. I donโt know a lot of moms like us so weโre definitely a special breed. (Our pact to each other is that we can never get mad at the same time cuz weโre both firecrackers ๐งจ lmao ๐ J/K, not really โ๏ธ)
Thatโs all today. See you guys tomorrow ๐
Day 111, 4/11/25
Doing the things that keep me emotionally buoyant and light on my feet ๐ฉฐ ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ ๐๐ป ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ Happy FriYay guysโฃ๏ธ
Day 110, 4/10/25
Goal is to be consistentโฃ๏ธGo get ittttttttโ
Day 109, 4/9/25
Heโs a deep eye gazer. Happy Wednesday๐
Day 108, 4/8/25
Very productive and positive day today. Got a lot of work accomplished, got to be with family, and was able to get some strength training in as planned. Love days like this, hope you guys had a good one as well ๐
Day 107, 4/7/25
Fiyaaahhhhh ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ Soooo good youโre gonna wanna slap ๐๐ฝ the person to your left. Yooooooooooooooo! Nick the Greekโs Steak Bowl is substantial, healthy, and a culinary delight ๐ Try it!
Day 106, 4/6/25
Happy blessed ๐ Sunday everyone. So today Iโm blogging and meal prep planning at my local Panera where locals are nice and actually talk to each other.
Like this lady sitting to my left who saw my Catholic bulletin and asked to read it. Yes, of course I said and walked it over to her. A few minutes later, when she returned it, I noticed she was in an aesthetically pleasant outfit: a Vintage JCrew kinda vibe. White canvas shoes, tan ankle socks, white collar shirt, tan knitted cardigan with cute brown buttons where she buttoned the first one and allowed the sweater to look like a lose and cute cape. She topped off the look with animal print eyeglasses that framed her face well.
I told her she looked like a total fashionista ๐๏ธ and appreciated her well put together aesthetic. She smiled ๐ the kind of smile when someone feels appreciated and seen ๐
I hope you feel appreciated ๐ and seen today ๐ as well.
I am action oriented so I want you to make your corner of the world ๐ happier today like I did mine by doing 3 good things outside of yourself today:
You can use my examples below or just improvise: 3 good things before 3 pm outside of yourself:
1) go to church
2) share something with a stranger
3) genuinely compliment a stranger
Iโll see you guys tomorrow. Have a wonderful day ๐
Day 105, 4/5/25
Shades up, hair down, fur on cuz itโs the frickinโ weekindโ babyโฃ๏ธBe courageous and fiercely ๐ yourself today and every day ok ๐คฉ Peace โ๏ธ
Running ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ update
We were given homework ๐ to log in running miles ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ in between our next training ๐ฅ session so I did 4.17 miles today. Mostly walking and a little jogging because my body is still feeling beat up ๐ค (The good athletic beat down kind.) Iโve been here before, know how this feels like, and aware that leveling up in fitness is a process. Patience, consistency, proper nutrition, and recovery are essential.
With that said there is nothing as rejuvenating to me as a sunset ๐ run. Coyote Hills is 2 miles away from my door so thatโs an easy 4 miles back and forth ๐ก Definitely feels like Spring ๐ท๐๐ปโโ๏ธ๐๐
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Day 104, 4/4/25
Boxing update ๐ฅ๐:
Last night, I trained with Coach Gilbert and his crew and it was good vibes all around ๐He is the founder of Phight Club in Oakland and simultaneously runs group boxing + fitness sessions outside the ring ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ We sparred, hit the mitts, hit the bags, and finished off with dynamic movements and core work. Definitely a strong ๐ช + fun ๐คฉ addition to my fitness routine. Have a wonderful weekend everyoneโฃ๏ธ
Day 103, 4/3/25
My lovepup says hello ๐ถ๐๐ฝ ๐ ๐ป ๐
Day 102, 4/2/25
My purpose in life is to spread love โค๏ธ, cheer people ๐ฃ on, and stack ๐ our collective wins. Todayโs win, is easily sliding into a vintage pair of jeans ๐ that are 16 years old, that I couldnโt fit into until recently. โVintageโ thangs stay cute, sturdy, and most of all stand the test of time๐ฐ๏ธ๐ฏโโ๏ธ๐ฏ๐๐ฝ Stay Sassy Babies ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ and Happy Wednesday ๐
Day 101, 4/1/25
Happy 1st of the month my lovesโฃ๏ธโฃ๏ธI am making this project better because it is starting to get phaatttt. I gotta streamline the aesthetics and navigation of this thread if it is going to grow up properly๐
Firstly, I'm putting the newest entries up top to make scrolling less tedious. This is a current and living compilation of life in the written form ๐ So, if you see the date not highlighted, know it is going be moved and fixed โ
For me, tedium leads to boredom. Boredom leads to me dipping. I'm not gonna dip on myself and this project! The momentum and positive life force I am creating is REAL! Have a wonderful Tuesday ๐๐๐๐
Day 100, is here yaโll 3/31/25
๐ฅณ Woooot ๐ฅณ I made a playlist and art cover to celebrate ๐ with some UpChill vibes (Upbeat + Chill) inspired by my recent visit to KoโOlina Beach, Hawaii earlier this month.
I recommend getting the party started at โWild Outโ and just let it ride from there
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Enjoy ๐ ๐๐ป ๐ชฉ ๐บ๐ป
Boxing ๐ฅ Update:
I finally found a boxing ๐ฅ coach in my area who invited me to start sparring with his crew at my gym.Turns out the real boxers train at night and I thank my lucky stars ๐ I trained late today. Talk about Right place โ Right time โ
His fighters look legit so I know heโs a good trainer. I had to completely stop what I was doing because they were so in sync and I was mesmerized. He approached me and told me I have good foot work and coordination.
FINALLY!!!!
Super excited ๐ Laterz babies ๐ถ See yaโll maรฑana ๐
Day 99, 3/30/25
Life can be seen as a beautiful progression, unfolding one moment at a time, when you frame ๐ผ๏ธ it with love ๐ and a good ๐ perspective ๐
Case in point, check out this vintage jacket ๐งฅ of mine that has proven its fashion value and has time traveled ๐งณ with me and Gigi for nearly two decades:
February 16, 2008 Gigi marinating in there
Four months in and sheโs making me chunky, giving me heartburn, and saying Hello ๐๐ฝ Mama ๐ stop eating so fast
The jacket ๐งฅ makes another appearance October 29, 2017 with Gigi being an adorable 8 year old.
Then Lo and Behold, today, the 16 year old fashionista herself puts it on, owns it, and rocks ๐ธit even better than her Mama ๐ค
Cute huh? ๐ฅฐ Have a magical and lovely Sunday everyoneโฃ๏ธ
Day 98, 3/29/25 Got thoroughly beat up early today from a long + challenging stamina building hitting session ๐ฅ๐ฅThank you Coach ๐๐ฝ๐ฅ๐ Always love seeing the crew๐๐
After some recovery and food, and while Gigi studied nearby, I squeezed in an afternoon session to work on core and a mini full body HIIT to complete the beat down. Finally satisfied it was Gigiโs turn.
Gigi has fallen into her own fitness routine, staying consistent, and seeing overall strength gains. Good job honey ๐ Keep it upโฃ๏ธ
Happy ๐ Saturday beautiful ๐คฉ people!
Day 97, 3/28/25 Spreading joy is our mission๐ผHappy Friday๐ท
Power moves ๐ฅ๐งจ๐๐ฃ
Alrighty. I have a power move I am compelled to share. I call this exercise the incline abs / arm press.
It is equal parts fun and challenging in that it activates the whole body: lower body for stabilization, core and upper body for strength.
I do this two ways. One is pressing outwardly at eye level once at the peak landing point kind of like the level of a punch ๐ฅ. The power here comes from the horizontal line of your eyes that you transmit and push out through your arms and the bar. The burst of energy you generate is excitement as you work with building your momentum and exerting your power through this full body movement.
Second, is an overhead press where the bar is pressed upwards above your head once you reach the peak landing point. The power here comes from the perpendicular line aligned with your ears. With that line from your ears, you just pop it out and push it upwards. Make sure your breathing is supporting your movement and youโre not holding your breath.
I did both ways at the gym yesterday and surprisingly my core is not yet thoroughly beat up so I need to go back and it give it a few more rounds today lol ๐I love this workout so much I have to write about it here โ๏ธ Go give this a try and have some fun with this favorite power move of mine ๐
How to do this:
- Find an ab incline bench
- Adjust it to highest level
- Find a bar with weights youโre comfortable lifting from a negative incline position to an upright position. I like 30 lbs right now
- Lift off and press 10 reps for 3 sets
- Congratulate yourself for being a badass working your whole body with agility, vigor, and strength!!
- Now go and dance ๐๐ป or box ๐ฅ or run ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ and do some more power moves. For me, the back bended selfie ๐คณ is another challenging ๐คจ and fun ๐คฉ one because I usually topple a bit after taking it lol ๐
Have a wonderful weekend everyone whatever you are doing ๐
Day 96, 3/27/25
Our Spring schedule is falling into place nicely and yesterday we celebrated the end of a productive basketball ๐ season for Logan.
Honorable mention goes out to the JV Team that came out in first place๐ฅin their division ๐
I enjoy the camaraderie they are building and with time, I hope Gavin continues to hone his athleticism at the highest level he can take it.
Thatโs going to take dedication, discipline, day in and day out, on and off season.
Congratulations to all the student athletes we know and loveโฃ๏ธKeep working and striving to be your best every day. Happy ๐ Thursday ๐
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Focus on the good so it grows ๐ฑand have a charmed & blessed day friends ๐๐ฝ๐ทโจ๐๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป