Category: Florida

Christmas at Universal Studios

There’s something truly special about visiting Universal Studios during the holiday season. The park transforms into a winter wonderland, with twinkling lights, festive music, and holiday cheer around every corner. It’s the kind of place where you can’t help but feel the spirit of Christmas the moment you walk through the gates.

For me, the highlight of the season is always the Macy’s Holiday Parade. Watching those giant balloons float down the streets of Universal is pure joy. It’s like stepping right into the magic of the iconic New York parade. The colorful floats, lively performers, and whimsical characters bring the holiday spirit to life in a way that feels larger than life.

Standing along the parade route, I found myself grinning like a kid again. The music, the costumes, the sheer scale of it all—it’s impossible not to get swept up in the excitement. It’s my favorite thing to watch, and honestly, it’s worth the trip all on its own.

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Starting Over at the Gym: Rebuilding Strength One Rep at a Time

For years, I let strength training slip through the cracks. Life got busy, priorities shifted to running, and before I knew it, the gym was no longer part of my routine. Recently, though, I decided it was time to change that. I joined the gym again—not just to move my body, but to rebuild the strength I’ve been neglecting for far too long.

Walking back in felt both familiar and foreign. The weights, the machines, the energy—it all reminded me of where I once was, but also of how far I’ve drifted. I had to accept that I’m starting back at the beginning. The numbers on the bar are lighter, the sets feel harder, and progress is slower than I remember. But that’s okay.

I know this journey won’t be instant. It will take consistency, discipline, and a willingness to embrace the process. But I’m confident that with time, I’ll get back to where I was—and maybe even surpass it. Every rep is a step forward, every workout a reminder that I’m investing in myself.

This isn’t just about lifting weights. It’s about reclaiming a part of me that I let go of, proving to myself that it’s never too late to start again. The gym is my reset button, and I’m pressing it with determination.

Here’s to rebuilding strength, one session at a time.

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Meditation/Yoga Goal

With everything going on in the world and life I found I was starting the day in a negative mindset, so after some research I decided to start everyday with a morning meditation followed by some gentle yoga. Typically I would wake up, pick up my phone and start scrolling through instagram followed by turning on the news. So I set a goal of keeping up this practice for 30 days.

After only one week I can already see a difference, so I decided to continue this practice until the end of the year. We will see where I am mentally on January 1st!

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Run BMT

I starting a running program with a group called BMT Training and I have been learning so much! This past weekend we had a group run in Winter Park it is so nice to have a change of scene on my runs! Even Richard joined me on my Sunday run (he declined to run 18 miles with me on Saturday).

Next week I have my first 10k race with the group!

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