“Suffer what there is to suffer, enjoy what there is to enjoy. Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life, and continue chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, no matter what happens. How could this be anything other than [experiencing] the boundless joy of the Law? Strengthen your power of faith more than ever.” … More Living Intentionally with Unshakeable Joy
Today, I’m celebrating my success and following up on where I am with my Pilates Instructor certification. Well, to start, I’m officially a certified Mat Pilates Instructor and am already teaching at inBalance Studios! Let’s get into that process, shall we? … More My Fitness Journey – Mat Pilates Changed My Life
I recently had the opportunity to be part of a beautiful social media campaign with Texas Fashion Designer Nicó and it was truly a dream come true. I don’t consider myself a model by any means, but when the designer asked me personally to be part oft his project, I jumped at the opportunity! This … More Turning a New Leaf with Nicó AW2021 Collection
Ah, shopping! So much fun! Sending pics to my friends in group texts to help me select my next shopping spree, getting that giant package at my doorstep and doing try-on hauls was always such a rush. That hit of dopamine came with ease until I discovered the horrors of fast fashion. I can’t say … More How I was able to stop Shopping Fast Fashion
If you’re a fan of Lush Cosmetics bath and body products, you are in for a treat! They’ve had haircare products for some time now, but they just recently launched their product line for curly and textured hair and I’m trying them out for you! I had already tried their Avocado Co-Wash Bar a few … More Lush Cosmetics Curly Haircare
I have always been fairly athletic. In High School, I was in all the available sports teams, volleyball, basketball, track, cheerleading, dance and even once our failed attempt at a Co-ed soccer team. As I got older, I was less and less able to join teams, but would habitually stay involved in dancing, running and … More My Fitness Journey – A Work in Progress
This year, I really intend to prioritize wellness and self-care as a way towards healing from not just the the trauma of both my miscarriages, but everything we went through in 2020. I started seeing my therapist (virtually) at the very end of the year, and she had recommended taking a holistic approach to my … More My Experience with Sound Therapy
What is one thing I miss these days? Travel. My previous job had me traveling the world for 12 years. I won’t lie; it was hard at times. Living out of a suitcase, being gone for a month or more at a time, missing my husband and fur-baby, missing out on important life moments with … More Tourist in My City
Christmas may have come and gone, but the Christmastime and the Holidays are still going strong. I’m sure many would agree when I say that this year, more than ever, we need to keep up as much holiday cheer as possible. I grew up in a Dominican household between New York and Puerto Rico, so … More Holidays at Home
El Año Nuevo ya llegó y el 2021 ya se ve prometedor. Luego de un año tan intenso para el mundo entero, como que no hay de otra que seguir adelante. Yo nunca he sido persona de hacer resoluciones, pero de seguro hago determinaciones. Por lo regular, las sigo de una manera u otra. La … More Año Nuevo, Esperanza Nueva
Blooming Lotus 