day 5: the oatmeal life

I was having a conversation with my friend Rachel this past summer about the oatmeal life. I was telling her about a woman aimed to save $100 a day for a year. So, why the oatmeal life? 1) Overnight oats are quick and convenient. While I clear up my kitchen in the evenings, it takes … Continue reading →

day 4: the journey to a prosperous heart continues

Slowly but surely I am getting these pages out. My journey is continuing and my transformation may not be apparent right now, but I feel change happening. Have you ever smelled a change in the air? That feeling when summer is ending and a cooler and smoother freshness is coming in and telling you that … Continue reading →

day 3: can writing about prosperity change my life?

Through the magic of the internet, I stumbled upon a project that the author Janice McLeod was doing way before she published “Paris Letters.” I know she was a fan of the morning pages and the transformative effects of doing Julia Cameron’s book, “The Artist’s Way.” Two months ago, I decided to go on a … Continue reading →

day 2: can writing change my life?

I knew that this would be a fairly slow start. The last time I popped open this blog was last week. And maybe that will be my rhythm for now. Showing up to this computer once a week is better than NEVER showing up. And, I’m still committed to this crazy ass goal of writing … Continue reading →

1/100: Can writing create a change?// Notes from the Storm

Day 1/100: So, after a good solid amount of time in silence away from my blog, here I am again. Why am I here? I would like to blame three things:1) Low-key crying in a spin class– yes, I do realize that this can be a bit embarrassing to admit. 2) Tropical Storm Imelda 3) … Continue reading →

Restful Holidays and Leaping into the New Year

    Farewell 2018! And, well hello there, 2019. It was so nice to end my busy year on a restful and more restorative tone. I laugh about the word “busy” because being occupied in projects, classes, and creativity seems to have become my normal. And as a full-time yoga teacher and artist, I’ve realized … Continue reading →

A Conversation with #ARTYOGAPLAY student Laura Neiman

Now that I am back home, I have been blessed with reconnecting with not only my love for tacos, but more importantly the ever-growing yoga community here in Houston. Recently, I had the honor to learn more about one of my favorite #ARTYOGAPLAY students Laura Neiman. I have known her since our halcyon days as … Continue reading →

Day 22/28: A Conversation with #ARTYOGAPLAY student Cece Gonzalez

In honor of International Women’s Day, I wanted my 22nd blog post to be about GIRL POWER. Below is an interview with one of my youngest #ARTYOGAPLAY students Cece Gonzalez.  Cece’s  relentless curiosity and vivacious personality is so infectious. She is a pint-sized embodiment of what I envision #girlpower to be. I hope you enjoy reading  our short and sweet … Continue reading →

Day 12/28: How did Guatemala influence my creativity?

For the next two posts in this project, I’m sharing how certain places (Texas on Day 11 and Guatemala on Day 12) influenced my creativity. Even when I want to shut that part of my brain off, the need to be creative oftentimes pursues me back. It can be from seeing how the light hits the side of the … Continue reading →

Reflections on Living in Guatemala

I have a hummus dealer. (Yes, it is absolutely ridiculous to admit. And, just go with it.) I have a hummus dealer who not only makes the best cilantro hummus ever, but the bloke is a tall glass of water. And, it’s an attractiveness that has never gone to his head. Nobody sent him the … Continue reading →