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“IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR WHEN THE WORLD FALLS IN LOVE.”

7 Nov

I absolutely, positively, love this time of the year. I could go for hours talking about my favorite things about the holidays and how much I love them. Haha. I love the little things that make the bigger picture. It’s in the way the green and red lights twinkle, the way people walk past you bundled up in their coats, the way happy couples walk down the street arm in arm and seeking warmth from each other. Haha. It’s the sound of silver bells and holiday music flooding cars, homes, stores and streets. It’s the smell of pine in the cold air and the smell of nutmeg, cinnamon and sweet warm vanilla that flood bakeries. It’s in the way it feels to cozy up with a mug of hot cocoa with extra marshmallows and your favorite movie.

Like I said, I love the holidays. lol.

SUMMER!

16 Aug

Man, it’s been a good summer so far. haha. Despite not going on any trips or too far out of town, I would say that the summer, thus far, has been really good to me. I’ve been taking it easy, enjoying walking around town and just staying local. I’ve been spending a lot of time with my family and getting to see my little cousin who’s finally warmed up to people. She’s hilarious and extremely smart for her age. She’s only a few months shy of two years old, but she’s got quite the personality. haha.

More than anything, my summer has been about San Francisco’s own, GIANTS. It’s all been about day games in the sun and night games under the stars! I’ve also been training for the San Francisco Giants 10k Race, which benefits Project Open Hand. I’m averaging over 5k every single day and recently did my first trial run for the actual race. My 10k time isn’t the best, I’ll admit that. haha. But my goal is to finish the race. Most girls treat themselves to clothes or a new bag for their birthdays, but for me, finishing this race is my gift to myself. It’s the gift of knowing that I can achieve anything if I push myself and if I want it enough. My race is in 11 days. I’m nervous and excited all at the same time, but this is what I’ve prepared myself for. I can do this. I’ve got this!

Anyway, just wanted to check in and let you guys know what I’ve been up to. I appreciate you all for checking back in!

HAPPINESS

2 May

Let me set this up for you…

I’m sitting here on the floor in a simple ass Hanes v-neck & basketball shorts. The curtains are pulled back and the window’s wide open. Outside my window, I can see lights twinkling up on the hills. The moon lights up the sky and the stars stand still as if they were frozen in time. A steady playlist of D’Angelo, Bilal, Maxwell, The Foreign Exchange, Jill Scott, Floetry, Sade, (mellow) Janet & Andy Allo is set. First track plays and the sweet, sweet sound of D’Angelo’s “Heaven Must Be Like This” fills the room. I sit and reflect on the past week and start to organize my thoughts for the coming week.

This is a typical Sunday night. This is all I need. This is what it takes to make me happy. It’s simple, really.

A lot has happened in the past few weeks. I’ve come to the conclusion that happiness isn’t something we need to chase. We know what makes us happy, and it’s as simple as doing these things. Happiness shouldn’t have to rely on something, or someone, for that matter. Before you can attempt to make anyone happy, make sure you’re happy with where you’re at in life. Otherwise, you’ll spend most days trying to please others and you’ll often find yourself in a darker place than you’d imagined you’d be in. That’s one of the worst fronts you can put up.

Don’t let anyone tell you differently. Honey, your happiness matters.

A LOVE STORY…

1 May

It’s safe to say that I’m in love. I know it sounds crazy to just flat out say that, but it’s the truth. And I think it’s something I’ve felt for as far back as I can remember. He’s been there for me since back when I was a kid. We grew up together and we shared some of the same friends. As I got older and things progressed, I remember him being there for me when I was at my best and… my worst. He somehow made me face my emotions, which was necessary for me to grow. And without having realized it at the time, it made our relationship stronger. Middle school was playful banter and it wasn’t until high school and the years following, that things started to get serious. We went everywhere together. I’d go to parties and he’d be the life of it. I used to go to shows just to see him and it hasn’t changed. He taught me to celebrate the joyful moments in life and to learn from the times of pain and trouble. He often put me in tears, but in turn, he gave me the strength and courage to stand before crowds and express what was in my heart. Now that I’ve gotten older, I recognize his significance in my life. He’s there in the morning when I wake up and he puts me to sleep every single night. He somehow knows all the right things to say, even when I didn’t want to hear it. I still cling onto his words. Although we don’t always agree, I try my best to listen. It’s in hopes that I’ll learn something new and appreciate him more. He’s there for me at my loneliest and the only one I want around when I want to get away from the world. And even though I don’t tell him how much I truly love and need him every single day, he’s still there for me regardless with the right words and the right melody.

His name is Music.

HEALTHY LIFE, HAPPY LIFE

8 Apr

So, it’s definitely been along time coming, but I’ve finally made the push to hit the gym 6 days a week (lots of cardio!) and to really pay attention to what I’m eating. I’m not a calorie counting Natzi, but I do ask myself if it’s worth consuming and what a better alternative might be.

Since then, I’ve got this PMA that I can’t shake. My mind is clearer and I don’t feel so sluggish anymore. I find myself wanting to get out and get active. In that, I’ve signed up for my first ever running event, “The Giant Race.” A few friends and I (TEAM MENDOZA) will be taking part in the 10K event. This race benefits Project Open Hand, a San Francisco-based organization that depends on kindness and generosity of donors to home deliver meals & groceries to people living with HIV/AIDS and offers nutrition counseling to seniors in San Francisco and Alameda County on a daily. (If you’d like, you can make a donation through our team page! Every $1 counts.) (; This event takes place just two days before my 23rd birthday. It’s a run along the embarcadero and the finish line is in the stadium. Training myself for this event hasn’t been easy and I’ve never had to push myself this much. But a healther lifestyle going into my 23rd year is giving me the push.

Shout out to Melvin, Benzo & all my friends for the motivation! You guys really keep me going!

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