When you have anxiety, sharing something you have created is really scary. I’ve been writing fairly consistently, for me at least, on this blog for a month or so now. But I haven’t shared it with more than a few people because that sounds terrifying. I feel like I’m saying “Here’s my heart everyone, feel… Read More La Ventana
You love your lady friends. Your lady friends love mimosas and snacks. What do you do? Host a Galentine’s Day brunch party, duh. Oh, and don’t forget to decide to throw a party just a week before you want to host it. It makes it even more fun! I hosted my first ever Galentine’s Day… Read More Galentine’s Day ❤
February 11th 2020, 6:40-7:30 pm Gi, Coach Julio Warm Up – front and back rolls, kick outs, arm drags, shrimping, etc. Drill: Butterfly Guard to Sweep – sitting in front of opponent, butterfly guard under hook to grab the belt behind opponent’s back grip sleeve of opposite arm and pull across your body to the… Read More Jiu Jistu Journal – 2/11/2020
February 10th 2020, 6:45-7:45 pm No Gi, Coach Julio and Coach Zach Active Warm Up (10x each, both sides) – Knee on belly Knee on belly to reverse knee on belly Knee on belly to reverse knee on belly to back step (over the head) then submission Side control –> opponent shrimps out and moves… Read More Jiu Jitsu Journal – 2/10/2020
About a year ago I began bringing a notebook and pen with me to jiu jitsu so that I could take notes. I don’t know why I hadn’t thought of it before because I am an avid note taker in almost all aspects of my life. It helps me remember things and makes learning new… Read More Jiu Jitsu Journal – Class Recaps and Reflections
The little ones often bring their favorite heroes with them to keep a watchful eye during class. I unintentionally started a photo series when I snapped a quick shot of Wonder Woman standing guard over the mats. I’ll add more shots if the kiddos continue to bring in their buddies to class.
My husband and I will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary next month. It still seems like yesterday that we were just kids in high school sitting under the street light outside of my house, talking about nothing and everything. He was my best friend, someone that I could be honest with who wouldn’t back… Read More Here’s a little story… all about how… my life got flipped, turned upside down…
I fell in love with jack fruit in 2017. Pinterest aided in the start of the love affair by suggesting pins about BBQ jack fruit and buffalo jack fruit dishes that were just mouth watering. I was intrigued. I had questions. I didn’t want to get involved in something that would just later break my… Read More Jackfruit – A Love Affair
January 2020 – The #adventuregang visits The Paradise Road Show in Palm Springs, California I am still reeling from the awesome weekend we had in Palm Springs. I’m trying to write this post before I begin the work week so I can squeeze out every last detail before I forget anything. Angel was invited to… Read More #adventuregang – The Paradise Road Show in Palm Springs, California
Our love of junk food is strong in the Valdez household, but in moderation of course. Here are a few favorites that we veganized for ourselves at home. Most of the time, I fly by the seat of my pants when I’m creating something in the kitchen, so if you would like a recipe for… Read More Snacksssss…snacksssss… A few of our favorite homemade junk food concoctions
