Imagine" living on a Positive Peak

Imagine moving through the universe on the highest positive peak all the time.  From the time you get out of bed, make love, work out, have coffee, morning ritual, to work, lunch, breaks and most important after work.  What do you do? How do you spend your time? I read about a philosopher who believes he gets more work done after 6pm when everyone is drinking he's working.  I thought wow, when I'm not at school I have at least 3 to 4 hours to be present and practice my passions.  I want to be 100% present and available for my mind, body, spirit and craft at the highest possible positive peak available.  Let's work on that.

Also I've been thinking about practicing my passions alot lately.  Just a little practice everyday.  Because I'm so in my head I have to come up with a plan of action and schedule when I'm going to design and style from a creative standpoint.  I am still learning the basic principles of designs so I imagine I'd be reading and researching about designers who've made an impact and why.  So stay tuned in for my 365 day plan to practice my passions.  You know what they say, if you can do something everyday for a year you will be a Master.  That is what I aim for to be a master at design, be it apparel, shoes, accessories, we shall see.  Thanks for reading.  Peace

Loving the Built-in Bling

I would give my first born for this Dolce & Gabbana dress

My favorite Quote and Simple words to Live By

I am starting to memorize my favorite quotes and recite them in the morning as a part of my planning and solitude practice.
Memorizing increases mental strength and reciting out loud affirms the positive energy readily available to me.

Eating" Swiss Chard, spinach and Salmon Salad

Sitting at my desk reading and eating lunch. My lunch is so yummy I had to share. There's a new salad mix of Swiss chard and spinach, which is suppose to be one of the best for the green veggie family. And if you know me you know I love to eat salmon, although I will be vegetarian soon, it will be a fight to the end of me eating meat. Also added tomatoes, onions, garlic and brocoli. Topped with a little olive oil and my tummy is feeling yummy! Bon Appetite!

Believe that you have choices

 

I am so happy and truly grateful to have chosen a journey I believe in and enjoy. Because when the time comes when you feel negative emotions of  fear or anxiety you really need to "believe in something, anything, that gives you the courage and strength to continue on when it would be so easy to give up" -Rachel Snyder. 

I had to reread this quote last night because after my fashion design class I went home feeling despair and uncertainty about my designs because my fashion design instructor suggested a different path in my collection than what I originally selected.  I respect my teacher and value her knowledge and training but at the end of the day I have to follow my instincts.  I felt calm after rereading the above quote because I know I have choices and I believe in myself.  So I wanted to share with you today, just in case someone has shared a similar experience and chose to ignore their own internal guidance. 

Bits of Inspiration from my weekend

Quick Thought Today: Trust your Instincts

Last Friday I told you I'm doing inventory on how I spend my time besides that's all we have, Right! And today I woke up thinking about trusting my instincts. So I'm learning my subject of passion and it is very important to trust my instincts in order to guide me through my time on this earth.

I'm going to the fabric store today to get sample swatches for the collection I'm designing for my fashion design final project. Often time I get overwhelmed in a Costco type situation with so many types of things to choose from, so I try limit my choices. I have an idea of what to look for, let's pray I stick to it but remain open and flexible. Wish me luck! Best M-

Shoes Most Coveted last weekend in Vegas!

I wore these shoes the entire weekend in Vegas.  Although I packed 3 pairs, one for each outfit.  I ended up only wearing these heels I bought at Zara in New York City on Fashion Night Out 2011.  So not only was the purchase for a good cause, the shoes turns out to be comfortable and versatile which I can wear with anything.  Dancing til 4 in the morning, waking up 2 hours later to lay by the pool then dinner on the strip @ Mon Ami Gabi in Paris Hotel followed by more dancing at The Chateau, well what can I say?  Total Glam blast with the girls in my Zara Heels.  What are your most coveted ( most worn ) shoes this month?

18 days til Santa Monica Classic

 Santa Monica Classic is May 20, 2012. I'm tracking progress on the calendar events. I'm using run keeper app on my phone as well as sharing Facebook status updates daily. Sometimes it feels like you're holding me accountable and I appreciate that.
The race supports Heal the Bay read more

Running 10K to Support the Heal the Bay!

Today starts my training for the 10k Race Santa Monica Classic  to support the Heal the Bay organization. Heal the Bay is a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to making Southern California coastal waters and watersheds including Santa Monica Bay, safe, healthy and clean.  I absolutely love nature, water and was so truly inspired to run the 10k last year.  I am determined to run the race this year and will be prepared for the rain.  Last year, we did not dress for the change in weather as if it never rains in Southern California.  I kid you not, the moment we sat foot in Santa Monica, the rain stopped and it was on! I knew mother nature was on our side.  At the start, everyone took off running.  It was so exhilarating. A total euphoric experience. If you are in town, it would be great to have everyone join in the race.  The race is in 19 more days so I will run 14 days total including today, alternating between 3 to 6miles.  And rest in between.  Because I've learned from my 21 day brazilian booty challlenge that your girl needs to rest, plenty of water and relax in lavender epsom salt.  Hope to see you out there running to Heal the Bay.

I am the most happiest learning and practicing my passion

Just sharing this photo because I am the most happiest learning and practicing my passion. This pic was taken Wednesday in front of my fashion design class. I'm having so much fun and hope you are too.

Quick thought of the day" being more mindful

Being more mindful and aware of my thoughts And how I spend my time.

For What am I trading my time?

I woke up asking questions this morning. Doing inventory on how I spend my time. Besides, that's all we really have is time. What is the trade off? Is the payoff worth it? Heading to Las Vegas this evening with friends for the weekend and may not be the best state of mind to be in while in Las Vegas.  However, I will enjoy my friends while laying poolside without complaint. Have a great weekend!

Practicing my Passion

I've been deep in thought about my final project for my Fashion Design & Sketching course. So for the last 9 weeks we've been learning drawing techniques, fabrications, color wheels and more. Now it's time to pull it all together starting from the inspiration board to 6 technical flats to illustration . The picture is the start of my inspiration board. I love vintage classic cars. In one of my earlier post I showed you a 1930 red classic car. So my task is to Illustrate 6 pieces using the details in the classic cars. I've done research on 1930s style and decided to design modern masculine looks, considering women revived the economy after the Great Depression.

Inspiration" It's all about the Details from CMadeleine

Think, Feel & Speak ONLY What You Want TODAY

Imagining what life could be like when I think, feel and speak only what I want today. Just a quick thought of the day.

Eating" Veggie Salad with Soup

What are your alternatives for lunch when you don't have time to prepare your own lunch?
I don't have many choices for healthy eating because of my location. It's either the taco stand at the corner or Korean fast food that was cooked at another location and transported from the trunk of someone's car through the front door. So if I don't bring my lunch from home my stomach is lost in translation. I recently found a grocery store with a salad bar with soup options made daily. At least that's what I tell myself.
What are your go to options for lunch?