just a thought

"Life is not about the number of breaths you take, but about the number of moments that take your breath away."

don't sell yourself short, be in that moment-

sneak peak

Here are some shots from the photoshoot yesterday. They are untouched proofs courtesy of Joshua Targownik.

Hair: Myra Penaloza
Make Up: Kimberly Liebe
Location: Burn Fitness in Santa Monica





1. (Yup- that's the dress this year)



2. Circuit Works.



3. Don't know about you, but I always practice yoga in hot shorts and a fur vest. Awesome.


More to add to the portfolio... check back later :)

Get bigger, but lean out...

2 weeks left till Ms. Fitness USA. I am going for top 10 this year- last year I placed 16th. I'm a bit bummed this year because I am not up to where I'd like to be physique wise. Feedback has been the same all year. Granted I put on more muscle and gained more shape, the judges and sponsors all want more more more. As a fitness trainer, next to my average client, I look fit and muscular... next to a fitness girl... I look scrawny and frail! Every competition I have gone to this year, the judges tell me the same thing... Gain more muscle, at the same time lean out! I know this and have been working on it, I swear... patience is a virtue... and it will come one day :)

The great news is... I found my dress :) Finally! I love it love it love it and want to wear it EVERYWHERE hehe. It's Ema Savahl...just beautiful. See, another reason not to get huge... I don't want to look like a muscley man in a gorgeous dress!! Can't wait to wear it.

Speaking of getting to wear it... I'll have the chance to do just that in my next photoshoot on sunday! Haven't done a shoot in awhile and I'm very excited. I have an awesome hair stylist and an amazing MUA I'll be fortunate to work with. yay!

So vegas is finally set- rooms, dress, costume... bling bling! Thank goodness for hollywood. My mom is going and one of my best friends from the Lu is going... she is my personal hair sylist... yay for big hair this year! Can't wait to be back on the big stage. Man, I miss performing.

Oh, speaking of the Lululemon... I am sad to say... I will no longer be an official lulu girl. August 31st is my last day... no more merching, no more window displays! So sad, but I'm a rockin and a rollin with other gigs and I have no time... but have nothing but love for the company! I will miss the Lu's tremendously. I don't know how I would have handled this past year without them. Love you girls.

Well, there is no where else to go besides onward and upward! Can't wait to compete and prove to myself that I worked hard this year. I love competitions!! Bring it on!! Here's to BIGGER and better this year!!!

did you buy your ticket? almost sold out event!

Buy your tickets now!!!!! now!!!!! :)

I'll be co-hosting this event :)

Wong Fu Productions and Far East Movement presents:

International Secret Agents Concert
Time and Place

Date:
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Time:
4:30pm - 9:30pm
Location:
San Gabriel Mission Playhouse
Street:
320 South Mission Drive
City/Town:
San Gabriel, CA

We are "Secret Agents" because breaking into mainstream media is no easy task for Asian Americans. Therefore we have to find other ways, to create our own path into the entertainment world.
We are "International" because we strive to reach people all over the world with our work in efforts to positively impact the image of Asian Americans.

Wong Fu Productions and FarEast Movement have joined together to host a huge concert in hopes to unite the Asian American community in support of some of the newest, and most talented groups and artists out there right now. We wish to inspire and influence this new generation of Asian Americans. Hope to see you there!

Artist Line Up:
FAR EAST MOVEMENT (FM) - (National Radio spins for "Lowridin" and
"You've Got A Friend") - Hip Hop
WONG FU PRODUCTIONS - Film producers, Will be screening
new/unreleased work
QUEST DANCE CREW (Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance", American
Idol) - Dance Crew
TATUM JONES (America's Got Talent) - R&B Group
MAGNETIC NORTH - Hip Hop, "Drift Away" MV with Wong Fu
Productions
JENNIFER CHUNG - Acoustic, Singer/Songwriter, over 5 million hits on
youtube

TICKET INFO
PRESALE TICKET INFO:

$15 ($25 at the door) - General Admission

$45 ($55 at the door) - VIP Tickets
-VIP/ No Waiting in line for entry into the show
-Priority line for Autograph Sessions for all artists
-Autographed Poster from event

$90 ($100 at the door) - Backstage Access/Vip
-Private VIP Backstage Lounge with Free drinks and food.
-Backstage Access (Before, during and after event)
-Autographed Poster from event
- Dance Like Michael Jackson Tee Shirt
-VIP/ Priority Entrance To event

Purchase tickets HERE: http://www.internationalsecretagents.com

Please support this event! It's gonna be huge!

xox
am

astrology.

I was looking at an old notebook today and I came across my notes from my vedic reading back on January 30, 2008. My friend Steph gave that to me as a Christmas present and it turned out to be very interesting. I'm glad I did it and I just want to jot down some things because a lot of it seems to be running parallel with what I am going thru or have gone thru. Btw, vedic readings are based on your birthday (including year), what time you were born and where you born. This lady knew nothing of me and the session took place over the phone.

Overview of myself:
-people oriented, genuine, curious, versatile, trend setter, compassion for people, urge to express myself, sensitive.
-tend to draw to people who are doing the same thing
-need stimulus, change, playful, adventurous, travel

My joy and love is variety in life. Whoever I am with needs to be the same way.

Career:
-competitive, business, dedication, truthful
-partnerships will be strong in business especially in 2013/2014 (potential for wealth)
-bold, daring. pretty hard on self, sometimes struggle with self doubt
-demanding childhood directly translates to money making

Next 2 years = testing ground
-crisp/sharp mental analysis, accuracy- able to see with great clarity.

-Enormously creative, if not, down on self.

-task master

-Pretty tough finances right now, high expenses

Dec 2007-Jan 2011: Travel abroad possibly relating to fitness. lots of potential.

April 2008 - Jan/Feb 09: Foreign country = unfolds in a surprising way = may rock the boat, but is a good opportunity = unique experience = also has to do with performance and making money.

September 08/Oct. 08- Transition!
Relationships/partnerships. Radical shift. Both intimate and business.
Strong female long lasting friends. Learning how to let go of control. Creating a long lasting vehicle for self expression.

And that's all she wrote.

Why post this? Well, I guess, just cause. Plus, close friends, I ask you... don't you think its kind of bizarre... Hehe. Kinda cool, I guess.

30 Day Challenge by Ms. Erica Rhodes

Erica Rhodes has become one of my best friends here in LA. She is an incredibly gifted actress- an extremely funny funny gal!! Not only is she a great friend and a talented actress, but she is someone who can really inspire you. She has discipline like no other and once she puts her mind to it, she really sticks to it. That's my kind of friend! Determination, discipline and action... results will follow. That is how she flys... and I love to fly with her. (literally, did I mention she is also my fellow flying trapeze friend) ha!

I'd like to share an article that Erica recently wrote for a Lululemon newsletter called Lululime :) She constantly challenges herself and the article focuses on a 30 Day Challenge- taking 1 class a day for 30 days. Not only do I find this hysterical, but also motivational... there may be some inside jokes in there, but, you get the point...

30 Reasons why YOU should do the 30 day class challenge:

1) You'll look HOT. Hot like Jessica Alba HOT. Hot like Paris Hilton
HOT. Hot like...like...yes, like Kendrah McKay HOT. It's doesn't get
hotter than that now does it?
2) You'll be able to fit into your old Diesel jeans you bought when
your parents were still paying your rent. The jeans you popped the
button off of with those ten pounds you gained from dipping chocolate
chips into peanut butter every night. Amen.
3) You might get a six pack, or a four pack. Or at least it will feel
a bit firmer around your midsection.
And you'll feel the right to have your belly button pierced. Even if
you still have the same ring in from when you were sixteen.
4) You'll see your sociopath ex boyfriend. And he'll proudly tell you,
"Yeah...I spin twice a week" his arrogant chin raised in the air. And
you'll laugh at him. "Twice a week? Pathetic."
5) You'll sleep like a baby. Zzzzzzzz...
6) You'll save money, because you won't have any time to spend it.
7) Jay Co (at Power Yoga) will tell you, "Your downward dog is fine."
And you'll say, "You're fine."
8) You won't feel guilty taking the Relaxation Class at Exhale. And
you might even fall asleep. Zzzzzzzz...
9) You'll eat less, because you won't have any time to eat.
10) It's a great way to get out of work on time. "Sarita...I simply
HAVE to leave right at 2:30 to make spinning. I'm doing the 30 day
challange after all!"
11) You'll be able to rock a rockin' new hairdo. Just like..Mayra.
12) You might even be able to try on the ugliest thing in the store
(ahem,...Denim? Seriously?) and look...OK.
13) You won't feel too guilty when you go on vacation and find
yourself eating bagels, cheese, ice cream (every day, sometimes
twice), chips, pizza, need I go on? (Amber faints)
14) You'll look at Sarah Jessica Parker and think, "Hell I can look like that."
15) You'll decide you want to run a marathon now. Why stop here?
16) Your old friend you haven't seen since you were 18 will say, "You
look EXACTLY the same."
17) You'll be able to brag to your fellow lulus...EVERY day. "I'm
doing the 30 day challenge. Na na na bu bu."
18) Your Mom will say, "Your arms are so firm!"
19) You'll get to talk about lulu clothing a LOT.
20) It will become habit. YOu'll have to get your daily 'fix.'
21) You'll go on a date, and the guy will keep saying, "You must be in
really good shape. Man. You must be in really good shape."
22) The teachers at YAS will know what your favorite song is, and
they'll play it just for you. Well, at least Dennis will.
23) When Becky catches you at singles spinning class, you have a great
excuse. "It was the ONLY class left. And I'm doing the 30 day
challenge. I HAD to take it."
24) You'll wow the socks off Alba by doing Circuit Works and then CSR in a row.
25) Even if you don't win the staff challenge, you'll still have
something to brag about.
26) Michelle will ask you to write in the lululime about the 30 day
challenge. You'll say," If you insist."
27) You'll have tons of energy...like Kendrah on caffeine.
28) You'll get a lot of cash back from pay outs, and feel mighty rich,
until you spend it all on parking. Grrrrr...
29) You'll work harder in other areas of your life. (Sell those groove pants!)
30) You'll have more love for yourself and for the lovely people
around you. Especially the LUs.
31) You won't want to stop.
32) You won't HAVE to stop.

Who's on board? I'm ready for another challenge.

Please challenge yourselves and other's around you- there is nothing like achieving your goals in life- dream big- anything is possible.

Check out Erica in her mini webseries Apt. 45. You can check it out here.

Music Video Released!

Check out the music video I am featured in!!

Dance Like Michael Jackson- FAR EAST MOVEMENT!!
In collaboration with WONG FU PRODUCTIONS (CANNES FESTIVAL), QUEST DANCE CREW (SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE & AMERICAN IDOL), SHUTTERSHADES (KANYE WEST).

Let me know what you think! Check it out here.

Or here :)