Yet She Evolves

     We are quickly approaching the end of October but Breast Cancer Awareness doesn’t end there. Turing 40 this year ushered in my first mammogram screening. Although I love doing new things this is one that I wasn’t looking forward to but health is wealth. No way I can live to be 110 years old without practicing the very same self care I preach to others. My mother is a breast cancer survivor and I sat by her side through the diagnosis and chemo treatments. Thank goodness she was an advocate for her health otherwise it may have gone undetected. This has been the push to not only get screened but remind others as well.     When my physician recommend my mammogram my whole live literally flashed before my eyes and I wondered how 40 years had flown LOL. I’m not going to lie I immediately became anxiousness from the unknown results. Driving to my appointment I looked over at my unused lotion and deodorant. I was told such items would interfere with the x-ray. My sole mission during my ri

Material things are awesome but there's something to be said about the long lasting memories! In my opinion this separates living vs existing. Save your coins because some of these adventures are pricey. Without further ado! Skydive Danielson  $$$ Danielson,Ct   Score: 10/10  By far my most adventurous bucket list item. The staff was professional and well experienced! I flew solo otherwise I'd still  be waiting for a partner LOL. This was an experience of a lifetime💕 Thrillz High Flying Adventure Park  $ Danbury, Ct Score: 10/10 Signs of a good time is when your cheeks and stomach hurt from laughing...this is the place! Smash Avenue Foxwoods   $$$ Ledyard, Ct Score: 8/10 Nothing better than a little demolition to destress! I was sweating under the jacket so dress lightly when you go. Make sure to requested a mirror this was hands down my favorite thing to smash! The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum  $ Bridgeport, CT  Score: 9/10 If you're not

Growing up I've always loved the segment of the  Today Show  that highlighted 100th birthday milestones. Each centennial's picture was placed on a Smuckers Jelly Jar and Al Roker would read their hobbies and current locations. Belive it or not this was the motivational push that inspired me to start a wellness conscious lifestyle. For some, this might sound far fetched however my grandmother was 102 years old and her sister was 106 before they became heavenly  ancestors. Although genetic longevity is a good start I understand maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a must. Only appropriate to insert a random southern saying...Lord willing and the creek don't rise. If I'm honest I've never gotten an explanation on the creek rising part. Tell me in the comment if you know LOL Okay so your probably wondering what my plan is.  Five years ago I became a Flexitarian  and yes it's a real word LOL. I made the choice to minimize meat and dairy products. As we all

My favorite season is Summer but the one thing that ushers in a fun transition into Fall is the Big E Fair located in West Springfield, MA. I'm literally like a kid in the candy store. It is an annual fair that starts mid-September and runs for several weeks. I like riding on the ferris wheel, watching concerts and parades,  car shows, vendor shopping and strolling by the animal/arts & craft competitions. However if I’m keeping it a buck...the highlight is arriving in stretchy legging pants and sneakers to find and eat the unique food! Yes you heard me right I'm there for an epic cheat day! Just imagine the Six Flags of fairs where you actually need a map to get around. Grab a pen and get ready for the ultimate Big E Fair hack. You won't catch me there on the weekends only weekdays because this is the best time to avoid traffic, large crowds and more importantly long food lines. During peak times there is limited seating to rest, eat and enjoy the live enter

So you’re probably wondering how I waited until age 40 to start a blog. Well the short answer is life kept “life-ing” in a rinse repeat cycle of forgetting to set aside time. Growing up I remember hearing older friends and family say how they always wanted to do this or that but never got around to it. I decided that I would be “different” and write down all the things that I’ve ever want to do and then check them off as I go. If this unoriginal concept sounds familiar that's because this was my version of a bucket list . Keeping mind I was only 22 years old at the time so it was never a list of things to do before I die but simply a reminder to live life in between the monotonous work/life balance. Yet She Evolves blog was inspired when I realized my weekend adventures, vacations, Sunday Fundays and spontaneous selfies inspired people to explore more. I’ve always prioritized time to do the things that challenge me, relax me, make me smile or my personal favorite...the things the m