As I prepare for the Colombia retreat, there are some items I just can’t forget and you shouldn’t either. This isn’t a list of the obvious things like passport, multiple outfits, and phone. But essentials you will be happy you packed. • Permethrin Spray: Bug repellent without a smell that can go on clothes. •Continue reading "Colombia Packing Essentials"

In a time when Moms to Be are just trying to navigate through the everyday challenges of pregnancy, we now have to deal with a global pandemic: COVID19. The funny thing is, I'm now involved with my wellness more than ever. This crisis has made me take a look at myself and the things IContinue reading "Virtual Ways to Help Any Mom to Be"

I haven’t written in a while. That’s because I’ve been in a whirlwind of emotions and big life changes. Not to mention some physical changes that has proven itself to be more challenging than I thought it would be. I’m becoming a mommy. Sometimes I can’t even believe it myself. I look down at myContinue reading "The Road to Motherhood During a Pandemic"

30 Things I've learned and strive to live by, in the last 30 years: 30. Alone Time Spending time with yourself is just as important as human interaction. Breathe, meditate, read, write, etc. 29. Sharing is caring Sometimes we need to vent or just let out some feelings. Have one or two people you trustContinue reading "Worthy 30"

We live in a world where the phrase; “what’s your Social Media", is more common than ever. Every now and then you’ll meet the rare individual who doesn’t use any. And we look at them in awe. Sometimes I wish I could be like those people. Unattached. Off the grid. But I’m a singer and yoga teacher ofContinue reading "Dope in Real Life"

I always dreamt of going to India. So when it finally happened I was ecstatic. I was on my yogi journey and loving it. My group was on a spiritual pilgrimage together. It was my first big trip without a loved one so I was nervous. And I missed my husband like crazy! But IContinue reading "NYC Yogi Travels to India"

Ok so I made up the term Quarter + 5 midlife crisis. But no one warned us about turning 30! The 1989 babies are all approaching this time in their life where what we are doing and who we are doing it with seem more important than ever. The time when we all thought weContinue reading "Quarter + 5 Midlife Crisis"

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Growing up I always felt torn. I tried relating to everyone - every color; every culture; every religion. From as early as I can remember, people would ask, "What are you?" My reply: mixed. I hated going into detail. So I usually left it there. According to a DNA test I took a while back,Continue reading "All Mixed Up"

My husband Daniel and I took a pretty epic honeymoon. We visited London, Paris, Barcelona, and then cruised around Italy with a stop at Palma De Mallorca on The Harmony of the Seas. The newest and biggest cruise ship in the world in June 2016. Talk about romantic. I always dreamed of honeymooning in Italy.Continue reading "Love Affair with Italy"