Miami Favorites (on a budget)

If you are traveling to the South Florida area, South Beach is definitely a place to consider visiting. My friends and visited Miami recently and stayed within walking distance from South Beach spots. If you are on a budget and…

Current Favorites

Bridal Shower Epiphany

Epiphany: the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi (Matthew 2:1–12); a moment of sudden revelation or insight. My wedding is days away and I’m finally getting around to recapping my bridal shower. My bridal shower was on Epiphany Sunday…

Await the Blessed Hope: 1st Week of Advent

Today marks the first Sunday of Advent. For my fellow Catholics it starts a new Liturgical Year. Advent is my favorite season. I love Christmas of course, but the anticipation, energy and hopefulness before Christmas has always warmed my heart.…

USAPL Raw Nationals Recap-FINALLY!

USAPL Raw Nationals was two weeks ago and I finally have my life together enough to write up my summary.  Meet Preparation:  Some background–My biggest battle in meet prep has always been my diet/weight management. For many reasons (stress, poor…

Wedding Dress Shopping | Baltimore

Fun Fact….I’m getting married. A few months ago I had the pleasure to spend some quality time in Baltimore with my two best friends. We got to have quality girl time and catch up. I’ve known these women since Elementary…

May My Yes Mean Yes: Gospel Reflection

This Sunday’s Gospel reading (Matthew 21:28-32) centered around another Father/Son relationship parable. The father asks his sons to work in his vineyard. One son says no, but decides to do what is asked. The other son says yes, but does…

Water Cutting, Meet Prep, and Recap: 100% Raw Powerlifting

On Saturday, August 19th I competed in 100% Raw Powerlifting Federation Show of Strength Meet. I journaled my week leading up to the meet. I have never journaled a water cut, cardio and dieting the week of a competition so I…