Disneyland

When is Disneyland not busy? There is always something happening or various visitors from all over the world. When I really start to think about this, it makes me feel really special to live so close by. This visit was a different experience thanks to Miss Alyssa Campanella blog:  jumperandjasmine.com post "Disney tips" we were able to get on almost every ride we wanted too. I highly suggest to visit her website and check it out. We had a fun filled day with the teenagers. Even though they are not early birds we told ourselves only positive attitudes for the day. It really worked. (: How are you creating your summer? Let me know. 

Challenges

Today I am starting two challenges that I am hoping will jump me right back into my journey to a healthy lifestyle. One of them I will be doing with one of my close friends. The famous 21 days squat challenge! I took my before pictures and will be sharing them after the challenge. I will also be starting my 5 day slim down by myself. This would be the first time I do this from the tone it up nutrition plan. Let's see how this week goes and I will be doing a post of my results. Wishing you all good luck on any challenges for this week. Take a moment and smell the flowers this week, it doesn't have to be up close. (: 

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

Universal Studios has not failed me yet, to inspire me every time I do go visit! One of the main reasons we go is because our family members visiting us during the summer really want to go. So there we go at 8 am in order to be there by the time they open. They normally open at 9:00 am (sometimes at 8:00 am or for VIP members earlier) regardless if you are there by nine you are good. I learned one of the best options would be getting the valet parking it's probably ten more dollars but seriously it is worth it at the end of your day. I recommend you have one person take a backpack with an long sleeve shirt, water, and snacks for the day. If you have the little ones of course take their things in a separate backpack. If you really want take your own personal purse make sure it is small purse because they are extremely picky at the size of your purse for the rides. One of the reasons a lot of people always rent lockers but have you seen their lines for that only! It seems like another ride, normally the lines are an hour long but once people start arriving it can be up three hour wait if you don't have the VIP pass. Before leaving home, make sure you wear light color clothes because you will be out walking for a full day and sunscreen is a lifesaver. In this outing the less you take the more happier you will be at the end of the day with everyone. (: And of course a good attitude because you will be waiting and waiting for what it seems a very long time for each ride. But they are worth it and it's probably a once year type of thing for you. My top favorite would have to be Transformers "The Ride 3D"!

I would love to read about your top favorite and any more tips. 

                                                

BAKING AND SOCCER

This weekend all I could think of and do was cupcakes and soccer. I tried two types of recipes from Tone it Up and Jumpers and Jasmine. My attempt at their idea was not the same but everyone seemed to enjoyed them. The good thing is I have willing tasters because this would not be a good intake of food for the whole weekend. It was my way of saying goodbye to the World Cup 2014 and come to the realization it is over. Of course in four years I hope to be there and experience it firsthand the changes that occurred in this world cup. History was made in so many different ways! Hope you can try doing them and show me pictures or tips on how to improve. (: 

"Pink Lemonade Muffins"
recipe: toneitup.com

Argentina and Germany Cupcakes
recipe: jumpersandjasmine.com

It's more than a walk

A walk at my favorite spot has become a routine every Saturday. Of course there is some weekends when I choose to challenge myself and run but I do this with precaution. Especially, since I have a balance problem and instead of walking down, I fall and roll down! It really brightens up your morning and not only because everyone is extremely friendly when they are hiking but you feel warm inside. I normally take my phone and really comfortable shoes that have a good grip on the bottom due to the slippery sand. And my favorite trucker hat (volcom) and light color clothes! When the sun is out there really isn't anything to cover you from the bright shinning sun. And if it is your first time trying this out please take water. Apart from focusing on trying to catch your breath it gives you time to think about goals or plans for the weekend or even for the following week. It really is a quality time with yourself and it is always good to check on how you are doing!

 

REMINISCING

FIFA FAN FEST 

WORLD CUP FEVER

We tend to get a love and passion for soccer through family members and friends. My dad has definitely been an influence in my learning to love soccer. Of course we can have different opinions on our team. But one thing is a guaranteed the World Cup is our top favorite! It is a good thing we only have this every four years because the amount of time I spent on my phone either watching the games or keeping track of the scores probably had a lot of people annoyed by me. However, I did have a few of my friends keeping track of the games as well, which helped especially when, the anxiety of the game was extremely intense. This years was the most unexpected of all of them. I really hope there is a chance to go for the next one but in meantime I will continue to reminiscence.