April 1, 2008 I am doing a lot of mental edits in my head as I write this I know that Ive been focusing a lot on building the nonprofit, being sick and focusing on faith lately. It seems like there is a lot going on a lot of possibilities, a lot of people and a lot of places I need to research, meet or attend to. I’m not stressed, nor am I anxious I’m just trying to focus on…
He rarely sees me cry.
February 28, 2008
February 27, 2008 Today I attended a series of nonprofit workshops in San Francisco, where I listened to different NGO’s case studies, best practices and organizational strategies. During breaks, being the little social butterfly that I am, I was able to network with other passionate people who were eager to follow their passions, utilize their talents and make a difference to their communities. The energy of like-minded, passionate, individuals was the best medicine I needed in my current environment….an environment…
The Darkest night of my soul.
February 21, 2008February 20, 2008 This past weekend David and I watched a National Product show, attended the Fit Expo, dined with friends, biked at the beach, recorded a podcast and visited a Brain Rehab center. It was an eventful weekend filled with speeding through traffic, networking with industry friends, changing in the car, trying to fit 4 things into one hour and deep sleeping every night. I feel so blessed that David was there: keeping my anxiety in check, making sure…
the little engine that could.
February 6, 2008February 5, 2008 Its 4:13am. I woke up abruptly at 3am and am having a hard time falling back to sleep as I have many projects on my mind. I plan on updating my sites for the next couple hours, running on the treadmill, then working on my first of two articles due today. Afterwards, I will be working on my new nonprofits website, preparing for additional articles due on Thursday and prepping for a potential photo shoot scheduled for…
“What if?”
January 29, 2008January 29, 2008 I’m lying in bed with a thermometer in my mouth as I type. I feel chills, fatigue, muscle soreness, pain and congestion. My fever is slowly declining from a 101F to 100.5F, which makes me anxious as I hope it goes further down in an hour, the time in which my kickboxing class begins. My persistence is an ongoing, laughable tale which I actually relished in yesterday as I drove around swearing because I couldn’t find my…
I have a dream
January 23, 2008January 22, 2008 This past weekend I attended the Walk for Life March for the West Coast. There, my father and I stood in the cold air of a San Francisco morning, listening to inspirational speakers like Martin Luther King’s niece, Dr. Alveda King, an abortion baby survivor, Gianna Jesse, and motivational speakers, Jesse Romero, Rev. Clenard Childress and Father Frank Pavone. They discussed equality of life and the ability for one person to make catastrophic changes in our world…
Abiding by Spiritual Laws
January 16, 2008January 15, 2008 Since I’ve been home I’ve been storing healthy meals in Tupperware containers, drawing up charts, writing down lists, organizing my belongings and visually preparing for the next 12 weeks. This year, my plan is to outdo my personal best. Physically, I want to be in the best shape of my life and progressively become a healthy role model. Professionally, I want to establish my roots in book publishing, motivational speaking and the nonprofit world. Personally, I want…
my biggest lesson of 2007
January 1, 2008January 1, 2008 Aloha! I am in Hawaii right now typing on a wicker couch and sensing the cool, coastal breeze of the Pacific Ocean. Beside me is David, and to his right is his brother Daniel. After a long couple days, we are all working on our laptops, catching up on emails, listening to music and watching videos online. I still have my damp bikini on, covered by a strapless summer dress. My stomach is still full from the…
I want to be me.
December 26, 2007December 26, 2007 Merry Christmas Everyone! This year we celebrated at my sister’s house, where I brought my favorite homemade dishes: Brownies and Salad! It is our tradition to stay up until midnight and open presents…I was so excited watching my family open gifts that took time, thought and preparation. Right now I am in a solemn mood from a head cold, a burning deadline and a familiar feeling of solitude. I am not a lonely person, for I see…
the gift of gratitude
December 19, 2007December 18, 2007 This past weekend, I did something one should never do during the holiday season: I went shopping on Sunday. Not only was it crazy busy, but there were clothes strewn around department store aisles, parking lots were filled with walking targets and holiday cheer was expressed through unfriendly smiles and semi-polite excuse mes. Ive never been a fan of crowded environments and tend to zone off into a dizzy, zombie-like world when my mind becomes too stimulated. …