05/10/2026
Took a trip to San Antonio. The home state of Texas is like no other. Made the rounds:
•My parents drove in for the weekend. They are amazing humans.
•Stay with my best friend - got to see her house she owns, her son baby Lennox, her now husband . Haven’t seen them since all of that went down! The connection is deep with them.
•Saw my aunt, uncle, cousins, and all their houses, and pet goat that acts like a dog. It’s been almost two decades since I’ve seen some of them.
•Went to Olivia & Connor’s wedding - I know them from their time at Air Force here in the Springs. We were weightlifters together at the gym.
•Got two lifts in at . I don’t make excuses during travel or vacation.
•Blake’s parents drove in and they did some fun outdoor activities
04/11/2026
A few moments from February & March. Had my 33rd birthday and Blake’s 34th as a highlight. Thank God for this life.
01/11/2026
December 2025
Made 5 trips to Hobby Lobby to make gift centerpieces for my SIL & sis. Hip mobility workshop. Beautiful snow on our street and outside the school I teach PE at. Christmas market with Nick and his gf. Warm hike with Jenna. AI Christmas photo edit. Went to TX for 8 days to see family. Had our first Christmas without my MawMaw but still kept the family traditions alive. Made 4 pear cakes. Went to Coach Tim Sword’s garage gym. Got to train the beloved college athlete Hunter that I’ve trained for over 4 years now. Ended the year with friends in downtown Colorado Springs (first time out for NYE since 2019).
12/09/2025
Physical Accomplishments part 2 of 2 (lower emphasis)
September 2024 - 28.5 inch vertical jump (all time best was 29.5 on a jump mat).
May 2025 - 91kg/200.2lb Clean (missed the jerk). All time best.
May 2025 - 73kg/160.6lb Sn**ch PR
May 2025 - Front Squat 1RM 100kg/220lb
Maxing out on back squat, bench press, and cleans soon. Stay tuned.
12/08/2025
Physical Accomplishments Part 1 of 2 (upper emphasis) that I haven’t officially posted but that’s noteworthy:
June 2024 - SA DB Row 100lb for 8 reps
April 2025 - Chin Up 1RM PR at 57.5lb (went 1 for 1 w/ my college student while my class cheered us on)
April 2025 - Block Jerk PR 89kg/195.8lb
May 2025 - Pull Up 1RM PR 52.5lb
June 2025 - Push Press PR 71kg/156.2lb (did 68kg for a double also)
10/04/2025
✨our special day: October 2✨
Had a wonderful 4 year anniversary this week. Blake got me flowers, gifts, and took me out to a dinner spot at Air Force. I made him a homemade chocolate turtle cake. Blake and I live life to the fullest. Yet keep each other accountable - growing together - grounding ourselves in Christ. I love you Blake!
09/23/2025
Pleased to announce that I have earned the Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach® with Distinction (RSCC*D) credential through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Officially CSCS*D RSCC*D now!
Here’s what this means:
The NSCA’s Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach® (RSCC) is a designation that signifies a CSCS® Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach has demonstrated experience and knowledge working in team sport.
The RSCC Coaching Registry serves as verifiable proof of a strength and conditioning coach’s experience, professionalism, and subject mastery.
Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach® with Distinction (RSCC*D) is a CSCS who has 10 years of experience or more in the field.