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Hey ya'll! I know it has been a few months, but wanted to give you all an update and let you know I am still here. It was crazy busy the last few months with coaching soccer, instructing yoga, work and working on our house. Now that soccer is over and instructing yoga is over til next year. I feel like I can breathe again. I have enjoyed all the fun things I was doing, but once again, I have learned that saying yes to every opportunity that comes my way wasn't the best decision. All I want to post was to make sure whoever is reading my blog and who has or has not stayed with me since the beginning to make sure you are taking time for yourself. FOR REAL!! I had another opportunity to coach soccer and Oh, did I want it. I had to think about all the times I would come home from work tired and beat but had to go to practice. Even if I wasn't able to workout that morning. If you don't know me working out is a huge part of my life and it is an absolute need. Even though I was tired I got dressed and went to practice. After practice, I was glad I went to hang out with all the girls. Once I was presented the opportunity and discussing it over with my better half Steve. I had to say no. Sometimes, especially for women it is hard for us to say no. So, we never do until we have had enough stuff on our plates. My plate may be smaller than others, but it is still growing. Well, I am hoping it is. To truly know you and how large your plate is something that I believe everyone should try to work towards. I try to give my 110% with anything I am doing in life, but when my plate is full I feel that sometimes I can't give all of me. When I figure this out I do the best that I can to take or throw things off my plate, so I am able to give my true 110%.

Well, now that's off my chest. How about I show you want I have been doing since the last post....
Steve and I went to San Franciso and checked all the boxes.


Ghirardelli Square


Top of Twin Peaks


The Castro and a cable car 


Lombard Street 


On our way to Golden Gate bridge 


Oracle Park 


Look, no hands


Indie Chicas




Vince Beach 





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