So it has been so long since I have  blogged. I honestly had to take a time out from everything; fitness, beauty, everything. I kind of just needed a mental break after everything that had transpired in 2016.

In 2017... I randomly took a vacation to Costa Rica which was such a beautiful experience... highly recommend it by the way.

I took the time to evaluate what was important and what needed to be removed from my life. Being busy is not good, but being busy doing what you enjoy is the key. I think people want to be busy in order to feel productive and like they are doing something good, but what good does it do you if you're not happy?

Omg I went horseback riding! for the first time ever! I had been dying to do this, but I realized that I just had to take control and go out there and do it. My family joined in and we had so much fun!

and we cannot forget... the ultimate highlight of 2017.. when I met Prince Royce. 

Friends, let's not be salty about this. Pretend it was you through my eyes lol 

 I  saw Puerto Rico fall apart and my father lost his home. I wanted to do something so bad...but I was kind of embarrassed. Thinking that people may think I was just showing off. Then I realized, if that is what they have to say then, why do they matter? So with the help of my family and friends, we raised a truck loaded with supplies to send to the island. It felt good to do SOMETHING. You can do ANYTHING.  You are never too small, or not enough. Anything you can do to help changes this world.

I removed things, activities and even people that just were not helping me grow, were not bringing me peace and not making me a better mom or
person.

I acquired a dog.. which was a big step for us. ( yes he is two lbs but he is still a dog!) I got my dream car! More importantly, I have more self confidence and awareness of what is good for me and what isn't.

My princess turned 5 this year and that was bittersweet. My son will be as tall as me this time next year.. I'm not ready.

I'm focusing back on the things I love to do for myself which is fitness, and beauty. I did shy away from both because I felt that others things might be more important. Then I realized, what is more important than making sure I am happy? If you are happy, your kids are happy. That's when it all clicked and slowly I started back up with my fitness routines and beauty.

I decided I don't care what friends think, or strangers for that matter regarding what I do and don't do. I post on social media to have accountability, and to meet people with similar interests. I also genuinely enjoy providing my thoughts on products I use because... who doesn't want to know what is the best eyeliner out there :)

With that said I think this was finally the year where I stood up for myself, realized who I needed to trust and what things made me a better person.  The thing about parenting is, you have to be happy in order to have a happy child. My kids are my kids, but also my friends and partners. I can't wait to share with them all the things that mom wants to do and show them that anything is possible if you just try.


I'm going to use my Instagram to post about my life as a working mom, so it will include mostly fitness and beauty , but an occasional post about my kids, or day to day activities will be there too.
Happy end of 2017 !