Zumba. Love. For a Cause.

See ya later, Tumblr!

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:12:14 -0700

Hey guys! I know I don’t post as often as I used to, but that’s because I’ve been busy with graduation festivities, work, moving, and planning this trip!

Yup, tomorrow I will be on a plane to Ibiza! I’m going with my friends to Ibiza, Barcelona, and Amsterdam for two weeks.

Wish me luck, send thoughts and prayers, and I’ll see you all in two weeks! (:

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Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:21:42 -0700

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Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:21:37 -0700

Reunited with my Zumba sister (:

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:14:19 -0700

When was the last time I had a Zumba Thursday?! With such busy schedules, graduation, work, and Cat being MIA (long story, but Cat’s not at PJCC anymore), I haven’t gotten the opportunity to do Zumba in awhile. In fact, my short teaching stint at school was the last time I danced!

So after not seeing my Zumba sisters for months, I get a random text from Margarita inviting me to a jam session — I was so there! It was awesome. Margarita is growing to become a fantastic instructor, and dancing with her was perfect and happy, just like old times. When everyone left, we hung out a little after and she showed me some new routines she’s working on. They’re definitely gonna be a hit; super fun beats and very easy to follow!

I missed this. I needed this. I love my Zumba sisters and although we don’t see each other as often, when we do get the opportunity, it’s like time hasn’t passed. We pick up right where we leave off — hot, sweaty, JLo messes! (;

abitofsilliness: The original Gatsby movie should be known as...

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:44:58 -0700

abitofsilliness:

The original Gatsby movie should be known as “the sweaty version.”

criticalconsciousness:

Great Gatsby (1974) trailer edited in the style of the 2013 trailer.

Bravo to whoever made this. Perfect!

Forever grateful.

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:00:52 -0700

I graduated last Saturday, June 1st. It all happened so quickly, but the memories are so vivid.

For the past four years, I have had a love-hate relationship with SI. I would love the football games, but hate the assemblies. I would love my best friends, but dislike my classmates. I would hate a teacher (who would also hate me), but I loved the counselors. And the counselors loved me.

But, during the fastest two hours of my career at SI, I realized that my relationship with SI is very much like the relationship of a family. You can’t pick every little detail about it, but it is what you make of it. From leading Freshman Orientation to experiencing Kairos to teaching Zumba classes, this year has been the best of my life. While I was challenged beyond what I thought possible, I came out stronger, better, truer. I have a better vision of what I want for myself, who I am, and who I want to be. It was in those two hours of graduation that I realized how much I would miss my school. While walking, my classmates and I were smiling, both happy to start a new chapter, but nervous and sad to leave our home in the Sunset. I look up to see a normally pokerfaced dean, Ms. Levine, fighting tears and clearly sad to see us go. Before I know it, it was time to give diplomas. I was standing by a counselor who I happened to become close to this year, Ms. Campoverdi, whose eyes were red and watery. I gave her a hug and “thank you” right before I walked up those marble steps to get my diploma. As I walked across the stage, I mouthed a “thank you” to my two counselors, Ms. Vaccaro and Ms. Murphy , who both smiled and winked back from their seats.

After graduation, we gathered outside, sang the fight song one last time, and tossed our caps. While taking pictures, I ran into Ms. Murphy again. I thanked her one last time for everything, snapped a quick picture with her, and we just talked. We promised to keep in touch, stay good friends, etc. In tears, she expressed her excitement for my future saying, “I can just see your success already,” but she was also upset to see me go. After we gave our final hugs and goodbyes, she said “I love you so much.” In what other school can you have a conversation with a teacher and genuinely tell them “I love you,” and vice versa?

People like Ms. Murphy and many other teachers make SI the special place that it is. The love, the bonds, the relationships that students can form with peers and teachers is incredible.

#flashbackfriday Last Friday on campus posing with the big guy....

Fri, 31 May 2013 22:11:36 -0700

#flashbackfriday Last Friday on campus posing with the big guy.
St. Ignatius, thank for for teaching me to be generous. Thank you for giving without counting the costs, fighting without heeding the wounds, toiling without seeking for rest, and laboring without seeking reward. Thank you for teaching me to work for God’s will, for the greater glory of God. 🎓💙❤

conversemusic: Shoes stand still. Sneakers keep it moving....

Fri, 31 May 2013 12:53:41 -0700

conversemusic:

Shoes stand still. Sneakers keep it moving. Converse Music Tumblr.

GIF by Matthias Brown

Forever an Ignatian.

Fri, 31 May 2013 00:17:07 -0700

After such a beautiful and moving baccalaureate mass, I truly understand what they mean when they say, “Enter as a Wildcat, graduate as an Ignatian.” St. Ignatius College Prep, you have taught me so much over these past four years. Lessons both in and out of the classroom, memories to last a lifetime. Today was the last day I will ever have the opportunity to have my teacher give a homily, sing the pre-communion “Sanctuary Song” with my classmates, and say the prayer of St. Ignatius with my entire graduating class of 2013.

I am forever grateful. SI not only taught me classroom lessons, but also spirituality, leadership, and what it means to love and be loved. To be a woman with and for others.

One last time, as a student of St. Ignatius College Preparatory,

Lord, teach me to be generous.

Teach me to serve you as you deserve.

To give, and not to count the costs.

To fight, and not to heed the wounds.

To toil, and not to seek for rest.

To labor, and not to seek reward.

Save that of knowing that I am doing your will.

St. Ignatius, thank you.

aaaand, it's a wrap.

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:28:36 -0700

An informal close to my senior year: the last day of classes.

I can’t believe it’s over. If you’ve followed me for quite a bit, I didn’t feel comfortable sharing the name of my school on this blog. But now, I’m proud to say that I have had four amazing and unforgettable years at St. Ignatius College Preparatory. You have given me the greatest gifts and graces I can ever imagine, and I will never forget my time here.

Twinning terriers! #bu2017 #bu #seniors #twinsss (at Saint...

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:53:02 -0700

Twinning terriers! #bu2017 #bu #seniors #twinsss (at Saint Ignatius College Preparatory)

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Mon, 20 May 2013 21:07:00 -0700

Senior skip with my loves #twomoredays #seniors #thatwasquick...

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:21:55 -0700

Senior skip with my loves #twomoredays #seniors #thatwasquick @fiona_michhh @badgalreyrey (at Crissy Field)

skinnyfitconfident: raises hand I’m guilty of some of these!

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:52:48 -0700

skinnyfitconfident:

*raises hand* I’m guilty of some of these!

Great end to a crazy week!

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:05:41 -0700

Gatsby Gatsby Gatsby! I am currently in line…by myself/saving a spot for my friends…for The Great Gatsby! I am so excited. English nerd’s heaven right here.

So let’s look at my day. I woke up sleepy and grumpy, went to a school liturgy and felt better, walked around school aimlessly/hung out with some teachers and counselors while not attending classes before my AP stats test, took my AP Stats test, and at the end, the proctor said, “Have a nice weekend!” I was completely unaware that today is Friday. Which makes life that much better.

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Fri, 10 May 2013 20:59:50 -0700

A word of advice to any and all incoming seniors:

Thu, 09 May 2013 23:44:50 -0700

No matter how much you think it will look good on college apps, do not sign up for more than three APs! Taking five AP tests was probably one of my most foolish decisions this year. As a second semester senior, AP testing will be the last thing you want to do, and if you have more than three, you will go crazy. Especially when you realize that you are paying money to torture yourself for 3-5 hours.

And if you’re not taking the AP class for the test you want to take, skip it. I took the English Lit test thinking I could make it since last year’s English Language was a piece of cake… Let’s just say this time around, I had an extra hour to kill. And not because I finished my essays early. More like I didn’t even touch one of them because I was clueless.

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Tue, 07 May 2013 22:03:32 -0700

Gettin' back to business.

Mon, 06 May 2013 22:24:08 -0700

I don’t know if I’ve actually gained weight, but I’ve definitely been in a nutritional/fitness slump. Sure, I started teaching fitness classes, but only once a week. The rest of the days, I’ve failed to make time to work out. With a male teenage cousin living in the house for the past month, you can imagine all sorts of crap I’ve been eating, and it’s finally catching up on my health.

So I’m back to the food posts, just to keep track for myself. (:

Breakfast: Scrambled egg whites and white tuna, one glass of almond milk

AM Snack: Handful of unsalted almonds

Lunch: Grilled chicken breast, one large apple

PM Snack: Handful of unsalted almonds, one large apple (I managed to avoid the delicious smelling pizza being served at our AP review session!)

Dinner: Baked salmon, sauteed green beans, snap peas, and shrimp.

Dessert: One cutie and a pomegranate Greek yogurt.

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Sun, 05 May 2013 21:45:55 -0700