Hard Work, Sweat and Progression

My beautiful and amazing supporters! I needed a mental break from blogging and media working. I am coming back for you all, stronger and with brighter ideas. I am so excited for you all to continue my journey with me. To more adventures, more risks, and much more success!

So to kick off this update of mine! Working out for me is like a regular thing now. Still working on super healthy eating, but I am about 73% there. I am slimmer, skin is getting better slowly, my mind even feels healthier. Butt is getting bigger and gut is getting smaller. I took meat out for the month of January with the exception of sea food 1-2 a week. I am feeling great; I do miss meat, but I do have more energy. I am entering my last semester at Valencia College tomorrow. I am only taking one class, and will graduate in May. I have been in and out of school for over 5 years and even changed my major at one point. I am just happy to soon be finished with one obstacle, and on to the next. I applied for a University in Florida to continue my education. God willing to begin this summer with a couple of online classes.

Next is work, I am still on the hunt for someone who can offer flexibility with my school and travel, understands that I am a starving artist; but of course still be a well paying job for a hard worker like myself. I know to some it seems unattainable, but I know for a fact that they are out here. I refuse to overwork in something I am not passionate about for under $10. I prefer to have a company behind me that believes in me, and maybe even allow me to partner up with them afterwards. I am going to school for advertising and public relations. They can scratch my back now, and I may be able to scratch there's even better later.

Another thing I am in the mist of doing, is moving. I applied for a school as I said up top. I will give you a hint, it is NOT in Orlando. So I will have to leave the nest soon to continue my education and branding of myself. I have a few interviews lined up so keep those fingers crossed. A good paying job, and a few projects I have lined up will get my pockets a little oomph. The next 7-8 months will be a magnitude of money saving. I literally have a piggy bank, for all my change too. No penny will be wasted in the saving for this move. 

Lastly I am proud to announce that I will soon have merchandise available for Wendolyn Mars. I will be honest with you all, my supporters. Personally I am going into this with a pen, pad and lots of faith. I am learning as I go, and using my past experiences with a great team around me to guide me. Stay tune to all my social media networks, as I will be trying to post more and interact more with you all. I want to able to blog more without the pressure of doing it every Sunday. So the days may jump around when publishing an entry. I want to thank you all for showing me extra love always. I am still looking for extra feedback on everything that I do. This is all for you guys, to make life easier on you all, so you can relate and save money all at once. Below I have a rough draft of something I may soon be putting out. Let me know if it is something that you all would enjoy to wear. Thank you all.

To my day 1 and my new supporters. I live by my quote "Love and allow to be loved". This is for everything around you. Your mind, your body, your job, your family, your higher power. If you love it, show it that, allow it to love you back. Nothing but greatness can result from love being spewed from both sides. Xo

Look Who's Fit

Hey everyone, I have been on this healthier journey for a few months now. I workout at least 5 times a week, with a 1-2 mile runs each workout. Sometimes all I actually do is run. I am always looking how to switch up my workout as I have shown you all before. I decided to head back to my trainer Bert, you will too.

I met Bert a few years ago. Started as a trainer, and evolved into a friend. He has always been extremely motivational, professional, and respectful. He graduated with a B.A in sports and exercise science. He does training for both youth and adults. Works on weight loss, muscle gain, even trains athletes too. You tell him exactly what body type you are aiming for, and he will get you there. He has his own brand "Look Who's Fit" with lots of merchandise too. You will wear it proudly out and about, great quality and message. Bert always pushes you extra just when you think you are going to cave in. He always wants it badly for you, but you have to want it just as bad to see the true results.

It is always fun to head to his Saturday boot camps at Blue Jacket Park. The space is huge, and refreshing. These workouts are total judge free zones, everyone is amicable and welcoming. This past Saturday I began with a nice half a mile jog around the park. Went into cardio drills as soon as I went in. He incorporates a couple of different sports too. I did a little soccer and even some football. The drills are meant to work your full body out. The weather is getting very cool, so that helps with the sweat and cooling down process. Bert always has a full cooler of chilled water waiting as a reward. He even plays music outside to get us nice and hype. This awesome boot camp is only $10. You all know I am a total budget Betty. This is the place to be at on weekends for a great price, and even better results. He even has a partner there to assist him. Rafael, his partner also speaks Spanish for those wanting to bring bilingual friends out.

Bert does not stop there he also does private training. I will have all his information down below. He will be able to give you a little more 1 on 1 time. This may be a little pricey for some, but for others its the perfect balance. If you do not know how to workout in the gym, or what to eat, Bert will guide you. Thing is you will have to pay it now to be healthier, or pay it later in life if you end up in bad health. He will teach you the right way to use different machines and even your own body weight. He also does meal preps for his clients, or meal plans if you want to cook it yourself. He is always going over and beyond to make you feel better about not only your body, but the inside too. 

I want to thank Bert for always welcoming me back into his workouts with open arms. To see him continue to evolve to this awesome trainer is amazing. You will not regret going to him. If you have followed me on social media for a few years, you have seen me workout with him before. Best shape I was in before is all thanks to this man, and the pushing he did. Thank you all for continuing to support me in everything. You all are the real MVPs! All feedback is always welcomed please. Remember to always Love and allow to be loved. Xo PS: I will have a video up on my IG this week, of my workout. @W3ndy1321

Bert

407-973-9600 (text savvy too)

IG: lookwhosfit

www.lookwhosfit.com

Jack and Mary's

With this cloud over my city, I tried to bring an old school spot to my blog. Jack and Mary's has been around for years. Anyone who lives in East Orlando has ate here at least one, if not for sure know where it is. This a super mom and pops diner. They are the ones to close at about 2:30pm and reopen at 5:30am.

To me the service was fast and great. Had a sweet bilingual woman who was on it. She was a one woMAN show for real. She was getting everything on point from drink and food orders to cashing people out and asking people how their kids are. The food comes out fairly fast too which I love because I had class that morning. I had the meat lovers omelet, it had sausage, ham and bacon, real cheesy too with home fries, and a biscuit. I love the food here because it is from scratch. What you would eat at home, you get made here for a low price. My plate was $9.95 and that is because I was extra hungry. Their breakfast/lunch specials range from $4.95-$7.00 plates. The most expensive thing on the menu is the Greek omelet $11.95 because it has Lamb in it.

This is a great place to go to for a quick morning/brunch meal. They have a great variety of different meals and everything is fresh. I can not wait to continue to go to Jack and Mary's for a nice meal and not hurt my pockets afterwards. Hope you all make it out and continue to show support for beautiful Orlando. We need all the prayers and love we can get from everyone. I appreciate all the ongoing love from you all. Remember to always Love and allow to be loved. Xo

Pray for Orlando

First and fore most, I want to give my condolences to all the families who lost someone early Sunday morning. A huge, devastating tragedy has hit my city, my home. My heart is heavy for all the lives lost at Pulse night club. So sad to see us living in a world filled with so much hate still. I can not fathom how someone can just kill so many people for absolutely no legitimate reason, I want to ask you all regardless of your God, to pray for the lost souls, and families in this madness. 

I can not believe that something this big happened where I live. I always pray for scenarios like these to stay away from me and my loved ones, we see them all the time on the news. We have came untied to heal all these wounded people. I am in so much love with everyone around Orlando right now. So many people in line donating blood, food, and support. Lines were out the the hospital doors and onto the streets filled with young and old people wanting to help and donate blood. I hate to say that something so disturbing like this event made us come so together, but happy at the same time for the great love we have gained from it (bitter sweet).

I want to make something clear too, my background is Catholic and I praise Jesus loud and proud. He is my savior and who I thank for keeping myself, my family and friends safe. But I also know, and love many Muslims. I respect their religion and what they stand for. I am a very open minded person and always appreciate learning. So I ask of you all to not judge a couple bad, soggy apples in a basket of fresh, crispy red ones. 

I hope we all can continue to come together in this time. Let Orlando rise from this, and NOT let the enemy win. We will grow stong and fearless from this. Below I have some locations that are still allowing for people to donate blood. All donations are being taken for people standing in line. Even if you can not do one or the other, at least pray. Keep the victims and their loved ones in your prayers. I hope that this makes us more aware of our surroundings anywhere that we go. Let us always tell the people around us how much we love them, and try to keep good vibes with everyone around. Too much hate around to not want to shine compassion and love every chance we get. Thank you all for the continued support, and remember to always Love and allow to be loved. Xoxo

Blood Donations

Orlando West Michigan Donor Center, 345 W Michigan Street, Ste. 106, Orlando, FL 32806

Orlando Main Donor Center, 8669 Commodity Circle, Orlando, FL 32819

Oviedo Donor Center, 1954 W. State Road 426, Oviedo, FL 32765

Asbury United Methodist Church – Bloodmobile 220, West Horatio Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church – Bloodmobile, 4851 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32819

Metro Church – Bloodmobile, 1491 East State Road 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708

 

Jimmy Hulas

Food with lots of flavor is where it's at. I am not one to eat some plain a** food. So I want to always try new places, with different type of flavors. My friend Charles, from UCF put me onto this place. The owner is someone who travels all around the world and takes foods from all over, and brings them back to the states. Enjoy my Jimmy Hulas experience, and see what it is that you want next time you're there.

I went out here with my dad Rafael, and little sister Rakel. We started off with the Cabo trio. This consisted of a lot of tortilla chips and three dips, queso, guac and salsa. $4.59 My little sister had the Crack'd corn. This was corn on the cob with crema, chili powder, cotija (cheese) and cilantro. $3.29 Not spicy, extra creamy and boiled to perfection corn. Rakel ate on the light side, grabbing a filling Caesar salad. You can choose to have your chicken fried or grilled. $6.29

My taco loving self, of course I went taco crazy. I grabbed the Wipe-out taco. In it they had steak, shrimp, and fries. Inside came jack cheese, salsa, avocado, and baja sauce. $4.25 I also grabbed a Street taco, this can be done with beef, chicken, steak and pork. I chose the chicken one with onions on the side (yuck) cojita, and sirracha one the side. $3.59 My OG (Dad) grabbed a juicy burger called the Aloha Burger. This had Teriyaki, pineapple, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and creamy Teri. $7.35 I took a bite of it, it was super BBQ style meat with juicy meat all around. I enjoyed how much tenderness and flavor it had to offer.

One thing I also loved were the drink specials, they are all below in the last picture. They had amazing drink specials all week long. Week days 4pm-7pm they had their happy hour. Then on Weekends they had the happy hour all day long. Some of the drinks are down below. The main weekends one were $3 Mimosas, $3 Screwdrivers, and $3 bloody Marys/Marias. 

Jimmy Hulas

12400 Lake Underhill Rd. Orlando, Fl 32828 (have other locations)

Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm

407-930-6511

Batter Up

I have posted a couple of ways to stay active, save money, and still have a great time. This time around I went to the batting cages. Being that I am Dominican, I figured I have to be able to hit the ball at least one good time. And worse comes to worse, I still get a huge laugh, and full blown arm and back workout out of it.

I went into these batting cages by where I live (information at the bottom) recently. They offer golf there too. They actually have discounts for veterans, law enforcement, and fire fighters. I am not much of a golfer, but I still grabbed some information on it. The people who can get discounts on the balls, the small basket is 50 cents off, medium is one dollar, and the big one is two dollars off. 

I have a picture of the regular prices below. You go to this place with $6-$10, and the whole family can have a great time. I go for a mini workout. After a while I start to think I am really a baseball player. They have different types of levels of speed, as well as softball and baseball options on the balls and pitches. This is always fun to me because I like to switch up my workouts and have a good time doing so. Great laughs with my amazing friend Linda, who snapped some flicks of me. She actually told me "you're actually not that bad" which is dope from her, since she is so athletic. But like everything else, practice makes perfect so I will be heading back soon.

If you all need any questions answered, please do not hesitate. Either contact me through the comments, or hit my 'contact" tab to find the easiest way for you to get a hold of me. I want to fill my new followers into why I write my blog. I want to get people out of their house, and into fun food and activities that are pocket friendly. I hope to make new memories that people will cherish, and allow to build happiness in their souls. Thank you all for the endless support towards what I do. Remember to always Love and allow to be loved. Xoxo

Bad Dog

6933 Curry Ford Rd. Orlando, Fl 32822

407-277-8711

Monday 10am-9pm Tuesday-Thursday 830am-9pm Friday-Saturday 830am-10pm Sunday 830am-9pm