“Magic is believing in yourself. If you can do that, you can make anything happen”

-Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Happy Friday!! My good lord this past week I was a one busy bee. It started last weekend when I spent all day Saturday and Sunday at the Popsugar Playground convention at Pier 94. The event was lovely with great brands to shop, amazing panelist, and fun workouts to participate in. My favorite panelist were Kate Hudson, Mindy Kaling, Tiffany Haddish, Sallie Krawcheck, and Gabrielle Bernstein. Although I was excited to listen to all of the panelist, I was DYING to see Gabby Bernstein the most. I have been following Bernstein’s teachings for years and it was on my bucket to see her speak live. She is so inspiring and a great reminder to always find the silver lining in every situation. Besides me eating up every single word Bernstein said, I also had on my bucket list to take a class from Kayla Itsines, founder of the BBG workouts. It was a great 45 workout, all cardio based. I am thinking of going back on the BBG guide to do during the days I do not have time to workout. It’s a great way to get some exercise in. After Kayla’s class I took a 45 minute class with Simone De La Rue, owner of Body by Simone. I have taken BBS a bunch of times, you probably have noticed from my Insta Stories. I have even taken class from Simone herself, but it’s always a great experience to do one of your favorite workouts with the owner themselves.

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“you will never speak to anyone more than you speak to yourself in your head. be kind to yourself”

Happy Friday! This has been a devastating week. With the deaths of two of the most innovative, creative people, Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, it’s time we really open up the platform about mental illness. We need this conversation to make it comfortable for those struggling to reach out to someone. There is nothing wrong with suffering from depression, anxiety, eating disorders and you are definitely not alone. With the deaths of both Kate and Anthony, it shows that you never know what is happening behind closed doors. You don’t know who is struggling behind a smile. Mental health happens to everyone with various religions, race, gender, success, and in different magnitudes. You don’t have to be contemplating suicide to be considered depressed or not being able to open up to someone. Depression is feeling empty inside, alone, a dark voice. Even if you are just feeling down, talk to someone. It’s time we start opening up, lending a hand, making this conversation comfortable. We get everything else checked why not get our minds check out. We are a culture obsessed with eating healthy, working out, “self care”, but we are missing the major component in health and that is taking care of our minds. Stop trying to make everyone else happy before yourself. A teacher once told me “you have to be selfish in order to be selfless”. You have to take care of yourself first. There is nothing wrong or weak about seeing a therapist, talking to a counselor, confiding in a friend or loved one, seeking help in anyway. You are not alone.

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Time to catch up on our sports analogies, Father’s Day is quickly approaching. My dad, although has great style, can be a little difficult to shop for in the fashion department. He is particular in what he wears. Unless directed from him to my mom to me on exactly what to buy him, I usually stay clear from clothes in terms of shirts, shoes, and so on. If I do buy him clothing without his consent it will be a new tie, a pair of socks, or an accessory item. Other gifts I would buy him on a whim would be things he doesn’t know he needs; a YETI rambler for when he goes to sporting events, Bose® wireless headphones so he can listen to music while he mows the lawn, or a new set of grilling tools.. For Father’s Day my go-to gift is a book. My dad is very into history. He enjoys books (and movies) about politics, war, and American historical events. It’s a safe bet he will like it and use it! There are many great gifts to give our dads to show them we appreciate all they have done for us and the life lessons they taught us.

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“When the time is right, I, the Lord, will make it happen”

Isaiah 60:22

Happy Friday!! I am so thrilled it is the weekend as tomorrow I am attending the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic! This is my first time attending the match after years, I MEAN YEARS, of trying to attend. It has been on my bucket list for 6 years now and every time the classic rolls around I have something like a wedding or bachelorette that prevents me from going. It honestly feels like tomorrow is Christmas! Unfortunately it is going to thunderstorm all day….. add this to your song Alanis Morissette. I am praying the storm magically goes away or they post-pone the match for another day. Besides it ruining Instagrammable moments, I am mostly concerned about the horses being out in the thunderstorm. Can not be safe for them. Anyway, I bought this cute floral dress from Rebecca Taylor that I am hoping I can wear without Hunter Boots and a raincoat. Rain or shine I am still so excited for tomorrow and to watch the match in the Rosé Garden!!

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