For a majority of my life, I’ve been told that I’m a natural born leader. To this day I don’t see that, but agree that my vibe attracts my tribe. Born leaders are people with an innate capacity to effectively manage and lead groups of people to achieve collective goals. Instead of learning to become an … Continue reading Life Coach Carlos
For awhile my friend, Deana, wanted to recruit me to join the dance team, West Coast Country Heat. Eventually, I did audition for a spot on the team. I practiced, and practiced so much. We reviewed the 10 country line dances needed to demonstrated in order to join with the dedication to team’s performances, parades, … Continue reading Special Edition: Red, White, and YOU
The summer after my 6th grade was pivotal for me. I was still young, depressed and suicidal. However, once I learned that “middle school” in Washington State were the local graduating 6th graders all being funneled into one school: Brier Terrace Middle School. I would use my time to reinvent myself. Most of the school … Continue reading Four Form Letters of Love
This is a story-within-a-story of the family trip to the Philippines in the summer of 1997. It’s a story of cultural crossroads of the United States of America and Philippines. Actually it’s more like ‘culture shock’ than anything. To fully appreciate the following story, you’ll need some background information. My mom hailed from Villa Jacinta … Continue reading Mr Oinks | From Farm To Table
Happy Easter from the Evergreen State which is Washington State (NOT to be confused with Washington D.C. which is the acronym for District of Columbia)! While watching the final minutes of the movie, Logan, as the main character, Wolverine using his adamantium claws, brute strength and healing power to berserk his way through enemy soldiers to … Continue reading Happy Easter 2024
What is March Madness? The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament (known informally as March Madness or the Big Dance) is a single-elimination tournament played each spring in the United States, currently featuring 68 college basketball teams from the Division I level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), to determine the national championship. The tournament was created in 1939 by the National Association of Basketball Coaches, and was the idea of Ohio … Continue reading March Madness 2024: A Tradition
I learned more Latin from the movie, The Lost City with Channing Tatum and Sandra Bullock: Dulcius ex asperis! Roughly translated: Sweeter after difficulties. It resonated with me because this week is my 1st anniversary of moving to Arizona. NAY, it’s my first Anni-zonary. Or first Arizona-ary? Regardless, the past 365 days have not all … Continue reading Dulcius Ex Asperis | 2024 – Part 1
Continued from last post, and concludes this week! The story of my road to Arizona hasn’t simple, or easy, that’s why it’s “sweeter after difficulty” … Dulcius Ex Asperis. I could quote, “There’s no testimony, without test”, and “Keep digging” but this is my newest Latin phrase I’ve learned. The Road To Arizona – continued … Continue reading Dulcius Ex Asperis | 2024 – Part 2
Continued from last post, and concludes this week! The story of my road to Arizona hasn’t simple, or easy, that’s why it’s “sweeter after difficulty” … Dulcius Ex Asperis. I could quote, “There’s no testimony, without test”, and “Keep digging” but this is my newest Latin phrase I’ve learned. Grosse Pointe Blank Debi: Everybody’s coming … Continue reading Dulcius Ex Asperis | 2024 – Part 3
Apparently, there’s an etiquette to follow after a break up. It was brought to my attention again from my House Boss, Brett [Landlord is too feudal, and harsh sounding] He saw in my closet a pull-over with the emblem Pro Player Team. He didn’t recognize that as a Seattle sports team like Seattle Kraken, Seattle … Continue reading Break Up Etiquette | I’m So Bad At It
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