Be yourself everyone else is taken

One dive to go and I’ll be certified! #padi #padidiver #openwaterdiver #scubadiving #scuba #scubagirl #adventure #adventurelife #beach #waterfun #underwaterworld #oceanexplorer (at La Jolla) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQmbADblKJ9/?utm_medium=tumblr

My very first time lapse progress video. Needless to say I need to buy some equipment 😂. The best way to spend a rainy day...crafting! #crafts #craft #crafting #craftingismytherapy #rainyday #rainydayvibes #rainydaycrafts #needlepoint #needlepointersofinstagram #needlework #crossstitch #crossstitchersofinstagram #disney #disneycastle #50thanniversarydisney #projects #projectsfordays #progressvideo #timelapse #crafty #craftygirl (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL-XbXIpqJV/?igshid=sk2rm686g6xm

Last year started on a high note for me. I had just started my dream job and was extremely happy with how things were going. There was an excitement for the new challenges ahead of me. Part of that excitement was my New Years resolution to finally get back into shape and I was working out daily. Then as always life got busy and I picked up more and more overtime at work, I slowly stopped working out. I’d miss a day here or a day there until I stopped altogether.  This was extremely discouraging and then the pandemic hit. At first they said the closures would only be a couple weeks and then we blinked and months had passed. Being an essential employee I dove even further into work because it gave me something to do besides sit at home eating junk food and watching TV. This wasn’t a good time for me and it wasn’t good for my mental health. I ate because I was bored and unhappy and I was unhappy because I was gaining weight and it was just a vicious cycle. I had less motivation and less energy. Around September I decided I was actually going to get dressed, not sweat pants, pjs or scrubs but actually put on my jeans. Guys, I cried. The jeans I had been wearing every single day just a few months ago wouldn’t even button. This was a new all-time low. I knew I had gained weight but not that much.  Something had to change and then I remembered Cassey Ho talking about her 90 day journey. So I got out my computer and went to Blogilates and I started from the beginning. I spent hours reading about Cassey’s personal journey starting with Post 1 of the 90 day journey. Her ups and downs, progress, backslides and plateaus, how she modified and changed her diet/exercise to truly get the results she wanted. I knew I had to try it. I wanted to change not just physically but emotionally. So in October I purchased my 90 day meal plan and journal and was ready to hit the ground running! (CONTINUED IN COMMENTS)   #iamapowergirl2021 #fitnessjourney #fitness #pilates #popflexactive #popflex #powergirl #exercise #exercisemotivation #soul #changeyourmindset #changeisgood #growthmindset #personalgrowth #journey #pilatesposes #sunsetcliffs #bodypositivity #bodylove #loveyourself (at Sunset Cliffs) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLXrbEdFvB3/?igshid=2frhwfk2u4b5

Just a few shots from my photo shoot for the POPFLEX Powergirl 2021 application. Fingers crossed guys! #blogilates #popflexactive #popflex #pilatesposes #pilates #beach #beachlife #ocean #oceanview #cliff #oceancliff #sunsetcliffs #sandiego #pointloma #fitnessjourney #fitnessmodel #fitnessmotivation #exercise #exercisemotivation #loveyourself #soul #powergirl (at Sunset Cliffs) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLXnMgvF4ps/?igshid=1wx7pvrai4pjv

Made @gibsongirl87 some Disney coasters because she is a Disney addict! First time using my hand held wood burner and epoxy resin. #coasters #coaster #disney #disneyland #disneycoaster #woodworking #wood #woodburning #woodburningart #woodburner #epoxyresin #epoxy #resinart #handmade #handmadegifts #crafts #craft #crafty #homedecor #disneydecor #frozen #lionking #cinderella #sleepingbeauty #tarzan #aladin #beautyandthebeast #peterpan #tinkerbell #snowwhite (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKr5dojJzs4/?igshid=2tu2h74iilz5

About a month ago I saw this awesome pattern on Etsy for the Lavender Unicorn and could not resist. So I bought the pattern and spent a Saturday afternoon teaching myself how to crochet. I’m very proud of how my first project came out. The dress is not part of the pattern, just something I came up with last minute to match my nieces baby blanket. #crochet #crochetersofinstagram #crochetaddict #crochetlove #crochetunicorn #lavenderunicorn #etsy #etsypattern #homemade #homemadetoys #crafts #craft #crafty #amigurumi #unicorn #unicorns🦄 #unicorntoy (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKpPrjcJvVb/?igshid=1u1yyftb7y64w

Espyn sees my yoga mat and automatically thinks it’s play time. * * #espynthepitbull #fitnessjourney #fitness #workoutbuddy #pilates #popilates #playtime #blogilates #popflexactive #exercise #exercisemotivation #exercisebuddy #pitbullsofinstagram #pitbull #pitbulllove #bluenose #kong #kongdogtoys #bodypositivity #bodybyblogilates #workout #workoutmotivation #mansbestfriend #🐶 (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKo52FVF-1k/?igshid=1ri5g9pqopw76

A progress picture of the largest project I’ve ever endeavored to do. Almost done with the first page of this 21 page pattern of the 50th anniversary Disney castle. What we have here is some sky and trees. I will post more progress as I finish more pages! #craft #crafts #needlepoint #needlepointersofinstagram #needlework #embroidery #embroiderydesign #embroideryscissors #projects #project #progressphotos #progress #progresspic #disney #disneycastle #crossstitch #crossstitchersofinstagram #50thanniversarydisney #disneyland #embroideryart (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKj2gNcpMr7/?igshid=1b6ryv7g65294

Our wine and paint night was a blast and total success. So glad to get together and create together. @naameeen_xxv @rockclimbing_melly @carnealedwin @carlyrae421 #painting #paintings #paintnight #wineandpaint #wineandpainting #birthday #birthdayparty #crafts #craft #crafting #sunflower #sunflowers #sunflowerart #sunflowerpainting #greatfriends (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKgGOAAJgiG/?igshid=1ofgxqri6ectz

Just finished the #21daytone !! Here are my before and after pictures. Guys you have no idea how hard these 21 days have been. I fell off the fitness wagon several years ago and really struggled to find the motivation to get moving again. I’d start challenges and take my before pictures and then never make it to the finish line for the after pics. But this time I MADE IT!! There were days I laughed because I loved the videos I was doing and days I cried because I didn’t see any progress on the scale or in the mirror but looking at these OMG I definitely see progress and that makes me so happy! But I also see progress in my mood and my mental health. I have so much more energy when I wake up in the morning and I am so much more productive. I cannot wait to continue this fitness journey and see where it takes my mind, my body, and most importantly my soul. @blogilates @bodybyblogilates @popflex_active #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #exercise #exercisemotivation #bodypositivity #bodypositive #beforeandafter #fitgirl #fitness #pilates #blogilates #blogilatestransformation #blogilateschallenge #popster #popilates #popflexactive #imadeit (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKcnj8cF1kg/?igshid=156y5etdqwgty

Loma is not impressed with my workout today. Got a bit behind because of my birthday so it was a double day. Arms and abs #21daytone #pilates #popilates #exercise #exercisemotivation #fitnessjourney #fitness #fitnessmotivation #workout #workoutmotivation #fitgirls #fitgirl #cat #catsofinstagram #notimpressed #grumpycat #workoutbuddy #fitcat #bodypositive @blogilates @popflex_active #blogilates #popflex #popflexactive (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKZdrL9FYyK/?igshid=1al64ki4gs3ms

Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep baby blanket for my niece Harlow Rose #babyblanket #babyblankets #nowilaymedowntosleep #homemade #madewithlove #crossstitch #crossstitchersofinstagram #needlepoint #needlework #needlepointersofinstagram #craft #crafts #crafty #craftylife #craftygirl #craftlife #projects #handmade #babygirl #babygirl🎀 #blanket #sewing #sewingproject #rainbowbaby #rainbowbaby🌈 #rainbow (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKR9p5TBNGW/?igshid=1h440cefsmxx3

Young Link #link #younglink #ocarinaoftime #legendofzelda #videogames #games #gamer #gamergirl #crossstitch #crossstitchersofinstagram #needlepoint #needlepointersofinstagram #needlework #embroidery #handembroidery #handmade #craft #crafts #crafty #projects #handmadewithlove #handmadegifts #ideas #craftideas #homedecor (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKPx7x_Bc8R/?igshid=szknoqxenjhn

Vault Boy Fallout original pattern made on #stitchfiddle #crossstitch #crossstitchersofinstagram #vaultboy #fallout #vaultboyfallout #embroidery #handmade #handembroidery #gamer #videogames #originalart #art #vaulttec #gameinspired #etsy #pinterest #hobbies #projects #crafts #crafting #crafty (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKPxLW7BhqE/?igshid=sg9m1ygkcflp

Horse Latch Hook Rug #wonderart #caronyarn #horse #horsehead #latchhook #latchhookrug #latchhooking #homedecor #homemade #art #craft #crafts #crafty #crafting #projects #projectsfordays #craftideas (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKPt_ioBFkK/?igshid=ecfpvvcdo7ra

Wild Horses #crossstitch #crossstitchersofinstagram #needlepoint #needlepointersofinstagram #embroidery #handmade #handembroidery #wildhorses #horses #horseart #crafts #craft #crafty #craftygirl #projects (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKPs_fCBJDI/?igshid=r4w618yopqkp