10 Vibe Check-y Things To Know About The Curious Blogger…

Hi. Whoa. Finally.

Welcome to Blog Post Uno.

To the majority within the realms of humanity, this very first post will be small, minimal or even irrelevant, yet to me feels like such a gigantic moment. Deeply personal. For ages, I’ve been dreaming of designing a wide open “free” space to simply write authentically vs. through the lens of manmade rules.

Autonomy. Liberation. Perogative. Sovereignty.

Prematurely, I have attempted a handful of times, not realizing then however fully embracing now that a plethora of paths were in need of journeying. Internally, externally, simultaneously. Mentally, physically + spiritually. Ya know the embodiment of aesthetics, confidence, boldness + a healthy level of not giving a F’ about certain things—like opinions, perceptions + the negative jargon that exists so loudly in today’s world. ‘Ish capable of packing a punch if I allow it.

But I don’t…anymore.

Much easier said than done. Was a voyage of sorts comparable to a more subconscious, uphill climb in pursuit of a uncertain “anything” and stumbling upon “everything” I never knew I needed. Primarily, the core essence of my true authentic self + uncovering the orginial blueprint I believe to be uniquely designed by an Almighty Creator—the Alpha + Omega.

Sadly, in this civilization the pureness + originality of self survives precisely 2.5 seconds before the present day egos of humanity begin shifting the ideaology of one’s natural born design. The very first influence beginning with the human portals that created the path of my existence. Very quickly tradition, culture, trauma, habits, ancestral wounding, man-made generational belief systems + lost incompetent souls begin blanketing that pure, authentic energy within the first monumental moments of the mortal child’s earliest breath. Conditioning that continues day after day; year after year—before we know it a quarter of life has occurred + the whole outside world has successfully determined whom the character is within this earthly community.

It’s wild.

De-conditioning is a tall order.

And why would I ever voluntarily climb such a mountain?

Authenticity.

The view.

Purpose.

Healing.

Freedom to be whom God created me to be.

Although, my “mask” eventually adjusted to the worldy projection of who “I am…” my soul kept pulling me in a more original direction. A believer in the “perfection” designed by the Creator—not by humans—is full of treasure. The kind of GOLD that money can’t buy, concealed deep beneath the roots of those humanly projected layers. “As within…” Not in others. Nor in physical or monetary gain, social status, approval or validation from the fellow collective of homo sapians.

Personally, as I navigate quite an adventure it is truly the every day moments, experiences + connections that serve as a individual map. Everything meaning something. Big clue, little clue. Maybe a stepping stone as I cross over a river leading me to the next part of the journey or even a whimsical season of daydreaming in a beautiful pasture of wild flowers, chasing butterflies. Some seasons with fellow dreamers, while others are necessarily solo. Can’t deny the unexpected, roaring, swooping mountain waters or suddenly coming eye to eye with the “wild” creatures of the forest…for they are essential part of the journey too. EVERYTHING vibrating at the frequency of LOVE including the tough stuff.

Two paths never truly looking the same; a one of a kind design. Billions of them. Sheesh, isn’t the creativity of the creation BRILLANT? I find myself in awe all the time.

So WELCOME to the CURIOUSLY WRITTEN lifestyle blog.

Within the indulgence, gauge the energy…in full understanding that my vibe is not designed for everyone.

I gracefully accept.

In fact, recently had what I considered a friend say to me “I’ll never be your target audience but I’m open to help in any way I can” annnnd ya know, I respect that handful of honest words with so much love.

Ditto.

I love you all anyway.

thing number 1…

I am a proud owner of a SPIRITUAL soul…not a RELIGIOUS one.

SPIRITUAL in the meaning of ALL encompassing.

Being very “open” rather than “closed” to the idea that EVERYTHING—including EVERY belief system that has ever existed—was created by the same Creator. A sense of many paths generated within this physical human experience that carries “choice” to intimately cultivate a personal relationship with “our father in heaven” aka God (for me); Allah, science, numbers, etc for others. Undisputably, the most important relationship I’ve ever sought after. “Seek + ye shall find.” Truly, a personal belief that is mine to have. Nurturing that unseen bond vulnerably. Uniquely. One on one + find myself extremely protective when other humans attempt to govern how that relationship should look like for me, personally. A huge level of audacity. Truly.

It is a relational space where I show up humbled at the base of the mountain every day in complete surrender. Actualizing my most authentic form. Admitting, not always poised. Sometimes filled with human fears where I’m then shown how to develop my faith. Impulsive. Erratic, because guess what, LIFE is freakin gut-wrenching in the best + worst ways. Pure embodiment of ALL. Junctures, where I am blessed with grace + an overwhelming sense of immediate comfort as I’m reminded to BREATHE (Inhale, Exhale…on repeat), ground myself in the PRESENT moment + trust that the proper path forward will expose itself one small step at a time.

A relational space that has freewill.

An actual “choice” I physically write daily in my JOURNAL just in case the Almighty ever wonders in the midst of such a unique path that requires bold commitment, being misunderstood + ostracized by those fellow species I co-exist with here on Planet Earth, whom does not also free-willingly choose to step foot into such a divine union.

A spiritual trajectory that can sporadically encounter discomfort in the darkest ways.

But for me there’s no turning back.

FAITH

AUTHENTICITY

FULL THROTTLE

AHEAD.

“Within” my spiritual journey-ing my favorite tools are:

• Prayer aka Meditation (for me)

• The Stars aka Astrology

• Daily Journel-ing aka Mapping it Out

• Spiritual Books such as:

  - Bible

  - Quran

  - Third Testament

  - Ikigai

• And so many more that embody:

  - mindfulness

  - philosophy

  - spiritual history

  - peace

  - self-help

  - self-empowerment

  - etc.

• Signs + synchronicities

• No coincidences

• Numbers aka Numerology

  - Angel numbers

• Terminology such as:

  - Energy

  - Frequency

  - Ascension

  - Planetary alignments

  - A “fool’s” Journey

  - Acceptance

  - Surrender

  - Manifest

  - Karma

  - Ancestral

  - Blueprint

  - Breathwork

  - Etc.

don’t worry far more chatter to come within these realms.

thing number 2…

i identify as “apolitical.”

definition: “not interested or involved in politics”

Point.

Blank.

Period.

Just not my vibe + ”within” my world that “choice” + “choosing” is allowed.

I say that “freely” because in some seasons of my life, this particular choice was “conditioned” amongst a loud society to be “incorrect.” Still is. The difference now is having mastered silencing all the noise + taking ownership of what feels right for my own customs. A birthright that is in full effect.

Politics is a substantial topic aggressively floating around this planet (my opinion), being less productive in creating a safe space for the highest good of ALL + more proactive in dividing humanity, creating battlefields on top of battlefields, hate rather than love, competition, ego wars etc. etc.

None of which is in alignment to the being of my soul.

Butttt…

I do own the ability to empathize for those that find themselves feeling some kind of way because of ordeals regarding one’s differences. The “feeling” itself has potential to distribute a slew of hurtful energetic atoms to the human psyche + not just a singlular person but a whole damn bloodline.

I too have been treated in an extreme ways by others because of differences. Personally, it feels like a lower vibrational moral compass that somehow gives individuals permission to hate other fellow humans if they are not JUST LIKE THEM in every arena. Skin color, social status, education, geographic location, belief system, tradition, cultural, gender, physical features etc.

It’s WILD.

Barbaric even.

So trust me, I fully understand the passionate energy of ditching the workplace + gathering large groups, blocking roads, pausing the surrounding communities of day to day life to shout loudly in the streets with hopes to be heard in a positive manner. Yet, personally I do not find my own sense of peace that way + quite curious for those that do partake in described events, if one’s peace has actually been discovered.

Sounds like a future podcast guest.

As for me, acceptance + developing my mindset around the perspective that no matter what, there may always be a collective of humanity leaning more into shadow vs. light within one’s being and will always be able to find something “wrong” with another. The differences listed above are just easy targets. More about them, less about me. I honestly can’t relate + enjoy my life anyways which seems to trigger that dark force even more.

Extremely feral.

God is my President, the only entity that I personally allow to govern my world. I, indeed follow the rules placed before me because at a soul level it’s not harming me. Will some of the laws require a moral compass surrounding honesty, hard work, discipline + doing the right thing to comply? Of course; none of which is horrible for the human existence. Seems like most of the resistance comes from those that do not resonate with structure + discipline. Irregardless, all happenings chaotic or nah feel like puzzle pieces to a much bigger design for evolution, transformation + change from what “once was” (the past). The act of standing in the fire to purify old to make room for the new is never a comfortable process yet on the other side of the shifting storm a big beautiful rainbow awaits.

Remembering Noah’s Ark.

thing number 3…

i know myself + blueprint very well

which was not always the case.

and ironically seems to also trigger a chunk of the human species.

Mainly, those that have opted against taking on the sequestered, often lonely route of fully exploring one’s self. Depths. Roots. The self that exists when no one else is looking. Desires. Goals. Uninfluenced. Dreamt up from the purity of the inner child being. The soul space.

Regrettably, for a longer period than not, I most definitely WAS who everyone said I was. Par for the course, I suppose…at least for mine. Who knows, maybe it was the environment I was born into? Parents or lack there of. Trauma at very early developmental ages. Hostile living environment. Loud societal echos doubling down on “you are this + it must be done this way…”.

Constant resistance in the pursuit of ever truly being me in this world.

It was much easier for a moment in time attempting to satisfy the expectations of societal norms. None of which was ever but so enriching. Predominately fueled a misalignment “within.” Mind, body + soul idling war with one other. Materialized greatly in my lifestyle. Chaotic. Unhealthy. Sad. Mad. Lost. Operating from a lower vibrational frequency. Victim “I can’t do it…” mindset. Lazy. Gravitated to easy. Made excuses. Leaned heavily on everything but myself. Supported the ideology of co-dependency. Seasons of substance (mainly alcohol). Expectations. Numbing. Anxiety.

A true battle within where peace never felt like an accomplishment I could achieve.

Admittedly, my voice was weak. Silent even. Highlighted heavily within the modern day union we call marriage but was birthed in early ages of childhood. Rock bottom emerged. Looked a lot like being mid 30’s. Rugged. Ragged. Too depressed with my cirucumstances (primarily the marriage aspect) to even roll out of bed. No energy. Pure sadness. Secretly wishing for all the news outlets (fear mongering) reports of Planet Earth being nuclear bombed to actually come true. Present day, I must personally apologize to Mother Gaia for ever housing those thoughts within. Literal proof that I was existing in the bottom of the barrell. Lowest of lows, truly.

However, the pivotal moment arrived. Random day. Middle of the week.

No prior understanding of how to actually take action.

Crossroads. Choice. Pathway. Journey.

An awareness in which spiritual heavy lifting was required if I was ever going to pick myself up from those depths.

Just getting started the recipe included the following:

• Surrender

• Release of everything I thought I knew from every moment prior

• Action even when it doesn’t make sense to the wounded logical part of ego

• Acceptance

• “Open”

  
  

  - to navigate into to the unknown

  
  

  - to being uncomfortable + pushing

  forward anyways

  
  

  - to feeling the raw feelings that

  have been suppressed in lieu of

  man-made illusions of

  “protection”

  
  

  - to embarking through some

  seasons alone: solo: solitude

  
  

  - the soul: intuition: taking

  the lead…tends to not

  always look like what

  everyone else is doing.

  
  

  - to quieting the voices

  of everyone around to

  hear my own

  
  

  - to becoming best friends

  with self…which is the path

  of aligning mind, body, soul

  to the same “page”…this

  is where the whole being of

  self works together like a

  well oiled machine

  
  

  - to no longer caring about

  everyone else’s opinion +

  commentary: thats theirs

  to own.

  
  

• Healing

• Forgiveness

• Boundaries

• Curiosity

• Meditation Daily Practice

• Subliminal Frequencies

• Astrology: Full Birth Chart

• Honesty

• Authenticity

• Journeying: a bit backward: then forward: ground in present: residual: lifelong

• Releasing

• Faith

None of which has been easy. Presumably why its considered the path less traveled. 8 years later standing firmly that the resilient efforts are advantageous. Life never looks the same ever again. No more hamster wheel of repeated cycles. Triggers begin to disappear. Outdated layers are shed. Strength, independence, authenticity, joy + intuition develop every day. Experiences far greater than the ego could have imagined begin transpiring.

Ethically speaking, if every single human, existing on beautiful Planet Earth occupied oneself with embarking on their own personal journey I couldn’t imagine any parts of the humanity ever having time nor desire to come outside of their own lane to involve themselves with anyone else’s side of the street.

Just sayin….

thing number 4…

like the TIK TOK trend…

“I’m a mommy…”

“i’m a mom”

“mamacita”

Haha.

Genuinely, the greatest role I’ve gotten the opportunity to have in my living experience.

However, just a week post high school graduation, one day prior to leaving for Army training, due to play some college soccer not being able to sip that iconic highschool drink “gin + juice” without it regurgitating back up at me and immediately seeing a plus sign on a pee stick that typically takes at least 3 minutes to process wasn’t the socially accepted trend back in my day.

None the less, it was still my reality.

I remember being very quiet. Internalizing. Hearing everyone else. Many had more than enough to say. Can totally admit, I didnt have the slightest clue on how to care or provide for a little baby but each day that passed within those 36 weeks (delivered a few weeks early…she was almost a Pisces) I grew more + more bonded with the little seed developing inside my body. Her existence began representing a gift from God more so than anything else.

An awareness of “wow…pure love.” Something I had yet to experience in my 18 years of being.

Everyone else around me had already decided she would be given up for adoption but internally I began planting the idea of how I could commit to what I now get the opportunity to call an honorary role. Being her mom.

I started with nothing but heart. Turns out it was enough. So far.

No true experience of having a mother of my own. At least not one that wanted the role or desired anything good for me. Oddly enough, was the greatest tool. Coaching myself to do the complete opposite of what I experienced.

None of it was PERFECT.

Yet, all of it was a JOURNEY evolving with time.

So hard to believe it’s been a whole 25 + 23 years later.

It’s gone by way too fast.

Two beautiful baby girls, toddlers, school age children, interesting teen times to now young adult ages whom are navigating the end stages of full brain development. Frontal lobe is front + center currently. Unmatched sisterly bond. Built in “bessies.” We called our selves “the scissors” growing up. As a “mom” my heart is beyond full seeing them take on the world in their own beautifully unique ways.

Authentic. Honest. Big Hearted. Bold. Adventurous. Kind. Mature. Strong. Spiritual. Hardworking. Sassy.

Embodying. Enduring. Navigating. Evolving. Journeying.

Truly beautiful to stand witness.

Can be challenging in the most unexpected ways, but come on now we are talking LIFE. This is what it is. Ups, downs + all arounds painting the grandest piece of ART. I paint. They paint. We expand. Then suddenly, I also get the bonus of being called NiNi to the sweetest, smartest, tiniest little soul (444).

An unconditional love I never knew I needed. Purpose.

Not just for a moment in time but FOREVER.

Blessed beyond any true “knowing” or “societal life planning” that ever ensued. No control. Surrender. The sheer creativity is beyond this world—some may even say “way better than I, myself could have ever imagined.” (I’m glad I let go + let nature do its thang)

1111

thing number 5…

my 9-5 or better yet 7P-7A…

drumroll. bam-ba-dum.

Is working as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT, CCSH)

A fancier title for your friendly sleep tech that loves to share the clinical science, medical importance of quality sleep + how to master it within your own world while simultaneously ensuring a quality sleep study procedure where close to 30 different wires are placed to study the brain, muscle movements, heart, respiratory etc for 6 hours or more. Analyzing every 30 seconds of the EKG, EEG, EOG, EMG as it relates to sleep. A ton of data your other medical specialists can also use in connection to other diagnosis’ especially relating to neurology, pulmonary, cardiac, behavioral, psychological, pediatric (developing brain) etc.

Sleep is how we charge the ONE organ in our body that runs the entire show; the brain. Kind of like the battery in our cell phone. Plug it in, leave it alone + get 100% charge. High perfomance, longevity. However, if using the “electronic” (our brain) during its “charging” process maybe you’ll get 60-70% of some “loose juice” to operate in a bare minimal way watching yourself “crash” halfway through the day.

The brain governs EVERYTHING -basically our modem to the “human” computer. Everything internally, externally, mental well being, emotions, feelings, processing, organs, blood flow, cellular operations, immunity + day to day actions. I mean there’s HUGE science behind the design of spending 8 full hours climbing into bed + “allowing” the brain to “shut down” aka sleep. Concurrently, the brain has its own passage to flow through (different sleep stages) in order to heal, restore, develop + strengthen especially from the comprehensive amount of commands the cerebrum had to launch off in our “awake” time. Day to day functions—a workload that is progressively increasing as the world develops our technology. Frankly, I can hear the brain saying “dang, we’re in overtime, now.”

In today’s world “allowing” has become problematic.

Personally, whilst hanging out in the sleep lab for the past 21 years having worked a mulitude of different roles, day-time, night-time, leadership, coaching, statistics, compliancy, educating, DME, acquisition, analyzing, therapy, travel contracts nationwide, administrative, inpatient, outpatient, direct patient care, all ages (youngest pt @ 7 weeks-most aged @ 94 years) medically board credentialed not only in the data collection portion of the field but also clinically (RPSGT, CCSH) the most common findings I’ve discovered are:

Medically:

• There are a ton of humans that are not BREATHING very well when their brain enters the sleeping state. Having actually witnessed the severity of someone not breathing 130 times an hour while the oxygen desaturated as low as 33%. An obstruction of some sort (not always weight related), neck muscle relaxation, positionally, neurologically (central sleep apnea), pharmaceutically induced, REM related, enlarged tongue, jaw structure, alcohol etc.

  
  

  Last, I checked breathing is an essential part of “living,” correct? Lacking awareness stems from the brain existing in a different state of consciousness. There’s a brief awakening, typically 3 seconds or more, then falls right back into sleep.

  
  

  As I’m front + center with a patient the most dynamic line i drop is “can you imagine sitting here watching television + not breathing 20 times in the hour?” Tends to be when the realization hits a bit more directly.

  
  

• Secondly, a vast majority of the collective does not prioritize “sleep.” Lacking consistency, bed times, routines ultimately establishes complexities within the natural circadian rhythm. Confusing the internal 24 hour clock.

  
  

  Having poor sleep hygiene, casually known as the activities one engages in 2 hours before bed essentially impacts not only initiating, maintaining but also how deep the brain is willing to go into sleep. “Deep” meaning, stage 3 delta sleep where the brain heals + develops itself the most. A stage that declines naturally with age. Middle ages snagging delta only in the first 30% of sleep onset if sleep hygiene was properly executed, otherwise the brain may skip right on over.

  
  

  Excessive sleepiness despite 8 hours in bed is a tremendous clue.

  
  

• All 1k pages or more of data collected in a sleep study can be preventive + even assist in more serious disease processes.

  
  

• Mastering sleep is one of the most holistically compelling tools to a higher functioning body. Mindset, anxiety, immune system, cellular, organ function, quality of life, navigating disease processes etc. Sooner the better. As a matter of fact, pediatric sleep medicine is making its debut currently + truly love seeing how booked out they tend to be.

  
  

• Immediate, life changing patient recognition after just one night of PAP therapy which is the machine utilized to facilitate breathing (for those that are not). Imagine not breathing 50 times an hour for 8 hours (that’s 400 times in just one night…2800 times in a week…11, 200 times in 30 days…YIKES) and in one night bringing that number down to 0. Oxygen finally being delivered to the body. Brain surrendering into sleep. It’s amazing truly + my favorite part of the job.

  
  

  Not to flex dem’ muscles but I have been the recipient of many “morning hugs, tears, ability to testify some pep in the step + overall renewed feeling of hope for more energized days ahead.” Exchanges that sold me on loving the gig so much. Genuinely.

Professionally:

• Sleep Medicine is simultaneously undergoing its own “ascension” process. Very front + center on the modern medicine stage. Heightened during COVID. Being on lockdown, plenty of time to catch up on sleep yet there was a huge observation of still being exhausted.

  
  

• Personally, beginning to feel like maybe I’ve reached my max peak within the hospital setting but excited to begin utilizing my credentials + experience in a “coaching” capacity.

  After studying the varying patients for 21 years, I’m a true believer that all humans are capable of good sleep regardless of age, co-morbidities, shift work, circumstances etc. Frequently, hearing “I’ve never been a good sleeper,” as the everyday mortal accepts that statement as fact.

  
  

  I’m always like: “let me show you how.”

  
  

  In the sleep lab, sure I can tell ya all the tips, tricks + neurological sciences until you’re blue in the face but as an observer of the world I recognize that “its” truly not synthesizing with the psyche until someone actually “experiences” it. So as your friendly, local tech I ensure to incorporate all the proper ingredients to assist in preparing the brain for sleep.

That which includes:

-dimming the lights

-encouraging limiting typical habits

such as “scrolling,” emails,

reading, work etc.

-the patient has no choice but to sit

still + do “nothing” while I apply 30

wires. How often do we as

humans ever allow our brain to

do “nothing?”

Just about every patient tends to

find themselves getting very tired

in that process. Sleep onset

typically is achieved quicker, their

brain goes deeper and without fail

in the morning I hear “wow, I

haven’t slept like that in a very

long time.”

Promise ya, the brain is happy to

not have to “execute” + when given

permission will enter “rest mode”

which is the action of doing

“nothing.”

Don’t worry, I don’t hit ‘em with the “I told you so…” yet grateful they were able to experience “good sleep” + now they know it’s possible. I clock out feeling like Mary Poppins: “my job here is complete”

Shewee, I totally dove right into a more “serious” tone here in this section.

But dang it:

Sleep is significant.

Breathing while sleeping is crucial.

I mean let’s get that battery charged to 100 percent.

“Coaching Sesh’s” coming soon!!

thing number 6…

I create + design a series of JOURNALS…

Embodying:

-MINDSET

-POSITIVE MANTRAS

-INTENTION

-ELEVATING INTUITION

-MANIFESTATION

-INDULGING CREATIVITY

-HAPPY

-HIGH VIBRATIONAL

-CONSCIOUS DATING

Whyyyyy?

because i wanted to. haha.

all joking aside, for many reasons:

• These are ALL products I purchased frequently from other CREATIVES especially daily “writing” journals. Filling them quickly, especially post divorce as the true conscious “healing” journey began. Being very proud of all that I was spiritually unpacking in my

  journaling sessions. I desired to “collect” the fully packed notebooks of “intuitively” practiced “automatic” writing. The CAPRICORN in me fundamentally NEEDED them to “aesthetically” match on all the levels. Struggled to do that with the initial Walmart branded notebook I started out with. Recognizing upon returning to purchase a new one could never harmoniously match them so I designed my own.

Different colors for

different seasons.

• Creativity is “the” space that sets my soul on fire.

  
  

• A side hustle that never makes me “feel” like there is ever a “have to” attached.

• Starter “entrepreneur” + “business” practice.

  
  

  Began as a trial run to begin challenging myself within the merchandising, marketing, retail business realm. However, within the journey from start to now my products have developed into commodities that I’m super obsessed + giddy about. Legitimately, makes me smile to see how far it ALL has come.

Feel free to check em out in my “SHOP” yet in full “disclaimer” mode: as we launch there may be lil “kinks” to work out. Thank you in advance for your pleasant communication + patience.

thing number 7…

the most enriching relationship I have…

outside of GOD,

self, my children

& dogs is…

(the JUICY stuff)

drumroll…

Amazon. Haha.

Actually celebrating our 14 year anniversary this year; together since 2012

Sheesh, in ALL the BEST ways. There’s many reasons why this “relationship” works for ME:

Amazon:

• shows up + is there for me. literally. physically. spiritually. creatively. abundantly, mentally, financially + most importantly conveniently.

  
  

• I come with a ton of “trust” issues (i blame the earth) but in these 14 years they have proven to be “trustworthy”

  
  

• I’ve never had an UNKIND interaction EVER

  
  

• EXCELLENT communication

  
  

• Reciprocal. Based on what I’ve invested the “return” has been well worth the efforts.

  
  

• Great team player + works well with me. As I travel for work, leisure + even internationally they are willing to “stretch” themselves to meet me where I’m at. Vice Versa. No matter where I land in this world, I’ll always have opportunity to integrate ‘em in my present experience.

  
  

• In 14 years I’ve stood witness to remarkable growth + evolution. Refusing to remain “stagnant”. Elevating with the times. Building. Creating. Going against the grain to remain “relevant”. I mean Amazon must also be CAPRICORN. Hehe.

  
  

• Birthed from HUMBLE beginnings (like me). A road trip, garage + 32 years in the making is definitely an INSPIRING story especially for the CREATIVES that keep “ideas” imprisoned within vs. braving the unknown world to “actualize” a concept into “being.”

  
  

• Stocked full of all the “thangs” I’m looking for within the many dimensions.

  
  

• They have HIGH standards which means they produce HIGH quality.

• And although I’ve encountered “controversial” conversations regarding their factory “work” environments for “those” whom may just not be “fit” for factory work—equally feeling encouraged that so many jobs are created to open a pathway for those who CAN actually navigate.

  
  

  Imagine being a human feeling a bit “lost” regarding “work” out here in this gigantic world + suddenly being adopted in by a massive, corporate company in which there’s also opportunity to grow.

  
  

  HOME for the RIGHT people + GOSSIP for the ones that just dont “fit.”

  
  

  My daughter actually gave it a whirl + it was NOT for her. Yet, no one hated AMAZON for it. Instead, entered a realization + opted out which ultimately lead her to the very next step on her JOURNEY.

• Is not a one trick pony. Amazon hangs out in many lanes: books, movies, television, streaming, music, interactive learning for the kiddos, photos, shopping, cloud storage, audible, product, shipping, marketing, advertising, publishing, partnering, creativity, world wide etc.

  
  

• Amazing business partners; capable of taking my digital creation from pdf form + producing “high quality” JOURNALS that I’m absolutely in LOVE with. Not vainly, but in a creative it’s been a learning curve, type way. If images, dimensions, trims are “off” in any capacity they will productively email you before “publishing” until it’s right. Sounds a bit like “BTW, your ‘ish needs another look + residual developing before we let the PUBLIC buy it.” I secretly love the mindset of not wanting me to embarrass myself, honestly.

• ETC…

You’ll get the lowdown through out my site…we are partners afterall.

https://www.amazon.com/author/janicakes

I can hear the commentary now: “umm, you need to archive your 2025 Planners”…just know in your heart that I’m working on it, lol.

thing number 8…

a list of guilty pleasures.

• proud reality tv junkie

• problem solving (sigma six vibe)

• neons. bright. happy colors.

• fashion

• velvet

• vintage treasure finding in thrift stores.

• luxury vehicles.

• hiking.

• being immersed in nature.

• CHOBANI Coffee Creamer

• occasional “bed rotting”

• CHEESECAKE FACTORY Lettuce Wraps paired w/sugar free cheesecake: fresh

  strawberries (yummmmm)

• creating. executing. bucket lists.

• chasing after the deeper meaning of “life”

• intuitively writing..allows me to get “lost”

• music: record player: records

• authenticity

• alkaline water

• inner child anything: coloring, roller skating, bike riding, soccer

• COACH bags

• platform Shoes

• tattoos

• and prolly so much more!

Was quite a revitalizing, soul exercise, assembling an actual list of aspects that tender the frequency (energy) of bliss into my reality.

thing number 9…

I was named after….

Janis Joplin.

Picture this: teenage years, asian, brown and never truly feeling feeling like a “janis.” I’m thinking why not something exotic, Filipino, island-esque: a name like “Haliya” meaning lunar warrior goddess.

But nope. Janis.

As the story goes, back in the 80’s my navy seabee father, who’s orders previously landed him in the Phillipines, linked up with a gorgeous, alluring Filipino woman who’s largest desire was to experience the American food + culture (not to be in love with my father or be an acutal mother; def no speculation…she recently told me herself) prodded him to bestow upon me a first name. While, lil baby J was coexisting in the womb the radio was blasting a “Janis Joplin” song. I imagine it was ICONIC + the human biological patriarch said “we’ll call her Janis.”

Naturally, being a human that embodies the belief that “everything means something” had to dive in + know all about the music legend. Oddly enough, I encapsulate a multitude of similar characteristics + lean on the casual name assignment as an act of love from the first masculine energy to participate in my personal human experience. Thanks Dad.

The coolest commonalities I share with the ICON are:

• a “free”-spirited nature

• signature (we both love hearts)

• navigating at the beat of one’s own drum vs. the societal rhythm

• both born in January making our sun sign + core soul essence vibin’ in Capricorn energy

• a love for round rimmed glasses, velvet, fur, corduroy, flared pants + beaded jewlery

• bold

• eclectic

• soulful personality

• wanderer of the Earth

• gypsy way of being although she would say “bohemian”

• a tiny bit rebellious in all the best ways

• the desire to exist in the realms of “creativity” rather than a typical 9-5

• a craving to express through an authentic, one of a kind, colorful creativity

• taking on the challenges of navigating such a path which is completely unknown, often lonely + highly criticized by the “society.”

• when googling “Janis Joplin” it states: “she was made fun of for her untidy outfits + lack of makeup”…lol I totally resonate. comfort with no bra is my favorite vibe.

• regarding numerology she was born on 1/19 + the number 911 is very spirtually synchronistic in my own personal existence

• love for music: vibes, feeling + healing

• although, I am not destined to be a singer, I totally rock out when I’m alone especially in the car so if you bypass me on the interstate + witness me in concert…mind your busines. Haha.

  
  

PS…Don’t forget to send me that Halloween invite this year: I’ll totally be rockin’ the Janis Joplin vibe.

thing number 10…

last but not least…

I love:

the color pink. has not been confirmed but also intuitively feels like my aura color. having a music playlist for every dimension of my essence. learning + experiencing different cultures, lifestyles, countries + belief systems. the parts of humanity that love all + not just some. laughter. dad jokes. socks with silly prints. finding power in words. sunrise. sunsets. synchronicities. curiosity of the unseen realms. stars. outer space. planets. unconditional love vs. conditional. bright colors. black clothing. hiking. nature. the parts of humanity that are highly connected to intuition + navigating the human experience led by that soul vibration of “feeling” one’s way through. steak. wings. thrifting. vintage. COACH bags. CALVIN KLEIN. GUESS. platform shoes. fresh flowers. tulips. roses. humble humans. motivational videos. EMINEM. authenticity. honesty. soccer. poetry. solitude. meditation. hot yoga. ORANGE THEORY FITNESS. CONVERSE. simplicity. writing. evolution. travel. music. the ocean. island vibe. acoustic. cold plunges. sauna. natural hot springs. tattoos (they hurt so good). typewriters. candy crush. monopoly. putting 1k piece puzzles together. ZELDA. crushed ice. alkaline water. challenges. problem solving. mountain getaways. intention. photography. sweats. movies. shopping. Audi. athleisure. chocolate diamond. astrology. deeper meaning of existence. velvet. adventure. learning. evolution. hugs. STANLEY cups. cold brew. cheesecake. communication. discipline. bookstores. libraries. natural. DAVE + BUSTERS. self-love. faith. holistic. health + wellness. ascension. collagen. black seed oil. magnesium. sincerity. kind.

I keep thick boundaries surrounding:

hate. gossip. bullying. folks that like to stir the pot to cause drama. low vibrational energies. dishonesty. politics. the section of humanity that exerts their energy in “judging” others. having “fixed” opinions on subjects. “projecting” opinions onto others. manipulation. human gameplay. snakes. war. jellybeans. excessive intake of carbs. sugars. laziness. lacking motivation. excuses. snow. karens. bills. taxes. stagnancy. control. jealousy. one sided competitions. scammers. those that intentionally inflict harm onto me. especially in what should have been a pure season of my life-childhood. complicated. drama. toxic. especially work places. fear-mongling. crimes against humanity especially children. watching the news. confusion. licorice. predators. bad intention. seeking outward vs. inward. insults. lacking accountability. smear campaigns. bombs: physically + metaphorically. casual. surface level. hierarchy mindset. arrogance. ideology of dark magic-has zero impact here. mean people energy. religious folks that cause harm to others with their beliefs. negative self-talk. illusion. horror movies. churches in which the congregation only consists of their family. mice. bugs. the rest of the world telling me who I am. exes. sadness. heart break. ego. negativity. off brand protein shakes. inflammation. closed mindedness. fake profiles. stalking.

Ta da.

That concludes Blog Post UNO.

Now ya have officially skimmed the surface of the soul essence encapsulating the “Curiously Written Lifestyle Blog;” where content will always be created, existing knee deep in the “meditative space”: intuitive soul vs. logic mind. All day, err day! 😋

Feel free to indulge.

XoXo -J