A new leaf can be hard to turn

This whole blogging promoting and makeover is making me so excited because I can't wait to see where it will all head and where it will take me. I've been looking at different sources as to see exactly how I can start making money off of what I write. This blog that I currently have is great, it's wonderful, and it's full of a ton of stories, lessons learned, and most of all memories that I will never forget.  Then there's the big but-- if I really really want to become serious about this, I need to let this blog go and start a new. I will never delete this blog. I will always go back to it whenever I want to remember certain things and swim in memory lane. I tried to figure out if I can still run a successful blog that people will read even if I decided to do it from this blog here; it's already full of so many things. I've been reading through it for the last few days and reviewing it. The content is great and all and it's all good and whatnot, but it's too personal. It's like an online diary- and that was the original intent of it to begin with in the first place when I decided to make it. I think that perhaps the reason that it's hard of letting go of this blog is because of the high number of viewers and the number of posts that I have collected in these 3 years. Frankly, that's not even a real reason if you think about it. If this gained all of that I'm sure that my other blog will do the same.

So, here's the plan. Once my money from a refund that I'm receiving from Amazon comes in, I'll use that money towards buying my own domain name. I'll have my own website and I'll start from there. That way it will be able to reach a higher audience and eventually it might even help me in getting noticed by others and then hopefully start making money from it. This whole blogging thing has started off just being a hobby, an interest-- but over the years I have discovered the beauty of it. I love rereading my own thoughts and I love the concept that what I write can influence and touch others. Career wise it can turn into something depending on the success of this new project I'm setting out to do, but I also plan of doing something with my degree once I'm finished with school. I still plan on working with children as a main career, but I also want to do this. I don't care if it becomes successful or not as long as I reach as many people as possible. As long as I go to sleep every night knowing that there are people out there that are reading what I have to say and actually care enough to read it in the first place- that really means a lot. I feel pretty strong about this new project that I want to do. I haven't prayed about it yet and I know that eventually I should. What better source of advice than God, right? I know though that despite me not doing that yet, that I need to pursue this. If it wasn't something I wasn't meant to do I wouldn't be this excited about it and so sure of it.

It's not the end though- at least not yet! Until I set everything up I'll keep this blog up, but once I set my new one up and it's all set and ready to go, this blog will be going on private and no longer public. I will never delete this blog, ever. I don't know who even reads this blog, but whoever you are thanks for tuning in to my rantings.

Ideas!

Please, I'm trying to start something great and that I really love doing. Suggestions as to what you would like to read about or discussed here, let me know! Let's all be friends! Any advice anyone needs, counsel, literally ANYTHING, let me know! I was also thinking of doing an advice column sort of thing. It can be anonymous or not. I'll answer to the best of my ability. I want to serve others and help in anyway. If you have anything, anything at all--- email me at jvasquez14@gmail.com. (best way to contact me)

I'm here to help and serve you!

New things are on their way!

I've been looking into the whole making money off blogging topic and apparently you can! I've had this blog for like 3 years now so I might as well get something from it all, right? Wouldn't it be cool if I had more traffic coming in-- meaning all kinds of users that read what I have to say? Maybe I'll start writing about different new things now. I'll still write every day stuff-- but maybe I'll write about more various things like different issues, recipes I try, etc.

This could really be the start of something new! *cue high school musical song*

Anyway, let's start off with something so awesome and magical that I can honestly say it has changed my life and has improved it by 1000 times more!

Blogilates!

I've always been a fan of exercise and trying new things. I especially love my cardio most of all. Going through all sorts of exercises through the years-- I never really saw the results I wanted. What makes everything a million times harder is the fact that I have such a weird body. Due to my physical condition most of my strength and muscle comes from my right side. So when I train my body becomes disproportionate. Anyway, moving on.  Blogilates is amazing! Cassey Ho, the instructor is a certified Pilates instructor and she has this site (above) where she teaching Pilates. Not just Pilates, but all sorts of exercises like HIIT, stretching, dance, etc. I decoded in January that I needed to tone up my body. With her workout calendars and tips-- I have made such a big change. I feel more energized, more confident, and might I add a really great looking butt ;) Her exercises have helped me be more equal on both sides in terms of muscle tome. The process is a slow one, but it's all about determination and talking it one step at a time!

Exercise and training hard has been something that has made me believe that I am capable of doing anything that I set my mind to. Even though at times I feel like dying and giving up, I don't. Cassey's constant words of encouragement are encouraging and help me go that extra mile. There's a saying that she says in her workouts-- train insane or remain the same. It's a wonderful motto to live by if you think of it. Not only can it apply to working out, but life too. Give it your all. Give all your effort into whatever you're doing or your circumstances will remain the same. You are capable of changing your future and to shape it anyway that you want. So yeah, go check her website out! There's her monthly workout calendars, meal plans (I'm starting one once I get back to school!), a store you can get cute and comfy workout gear, and other awesome stuff!
No matter who you are or what your circumstances are I honestly think that you should incorporate fitness and nutrition into your life. Not only does it put you in great shape and increases your health, but it also improves your emotional health! I don't care if you're the most overweight person ever-- get your butt off that couch and start bettering your life! Eating clean (at least trying to) and working out is seriously an important key to overall happiness.
And that's what it has helped me do, be happy with not only myself, but my overall life. It has helped me see things in a different light and to change unhealthy habits. I know I'm never going to look like a model or whatever. Cassey has taught me to accept myself and love myself the way that I am- disability and all. It started off being about improving my appearance, but then it turned into improving my soul as well. I'm so thankful for what Cassey does and I hope that she gets more recognition for what she does and reaches everything that she has set out to do with her website.