... ECHAVARRE ...

Intentionally choosing joy, peace, happiness, to love, and to live. Breaking bread with all I love and creating connections while maintaining relationships.

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Another year … I still felt special and loved. I got more vulnerable with the humans around me. I became more human to them. …

(Idk when I wrote this.. but this was the last thing I typed on here before I swiped out of the app .. I never pressed post)

Now I’m 2023 so much has changed

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I was asked a very important question recently. “What do you want for yourself? What do you want to do for you?” This was a very profound question because when you are someone who pours into everyone else or serves everyone else this question does not sit at the forefront. As you watch everyone else grow, you then have nothing else but time to think of yourself and go back to thinking only of you. However, the gorgeous thing about that is the fact that you know you have the fire and the tools to get to where you want to be. You already helped so many others in so many different ways that you can now help yourself. Even as profound as this question is, the answer is equal if not just as profound.

(Profound must be my word of the day.)

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Her heart cracked a little bit, about an inch, a semi sliver. Her Mama said “I’m sorry life is hard.” She said “it means it’ll only get better. We have a roof over our heads, clean clothes and running water. I’m back with my family. What more could I ask for? …I’m loved and I have you.”

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PUSHED

I have been pushed

I have been pushed to my very edge

I have been pushed out of my zone

I have been pushed on the court

I have been pushed on my own

I have been pushed to the side

I have been pushed out the way

I have been pushed on my shoulder

I have been pushed everyday

I have been pushed into new places

I have been pushed into new crowds

I have been pushed onto new stages

I have been pushed to the ground

I have been pushed into darkness

I have been pushed into night

I have been pushed in the daytime

I have been pushed in the light

I have pushed past the hard times

I have pushed through the fire

I have pushed in the gym

I have pushed to get higher

I have pushed my body

I have pushed my mind

I have pushed my soul

I have pushed my time

I have pushed my fingers

I have pushed my toes

I have pushed my voice

I have pushed my nose

I have pushed every angle

I have pushed every round

I have pushed many options

I have pushed ‘til new ones were found

I will push to a new day

I will push to my new light

I will push my dreams forward

I will push with God’s might

I will push even in tears

I will push with a smile

I will push when you push me

I WILL push. Just try

I push when I’m challenged

I push because I LOVE

I push while I’m hurting

I push with nine second hugs

I push because I know

I push because I have

I push because I will

I push because I can

I push because this is the one life that I get to live

I push because this one life is all I can give

I push because I chose. I chose to BE

I push because no one can live to be me.

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Falalalalalalalala ... 25th birthday huh? I still remember trying to sing to you when you first came home ...😅the louder your cried the louder I sang 🤦🏻‍♀️ At day care they couldn’t get you to sleep so they sent you to me and when I held you and sang whatever song came to my heart you would knock out 🤣 idk if it’s cause you liked it or cause you wanted to ignore me ☺️ 💁🏻‍♀️ I really wish I could be there with you and mom to bring in your new year. Remember to eat some noodles!! Thank you for being the best brother ever! Happy 25th Birthday old man! https://www.instagram.com/p/BoBDe9_lSfrRsa4_4NCxMFaiidaSxfVpSQ7lTI0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cq2o93agtxr2

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30+ years ago he asked, “what do you want for your birthday?” She said “You.” Plane, train, and a bus across the US.. oh he made it happen..29 years ago they said I DO in Reno locked their keys in the getaway car and had a memorable time in Canada. Now a days they travel all over California and wherever their hearts desire. They grew a family together. Rode the roller coaster of life and made it out STRONGER than ever. They kept God at their center. He chose to make her smile, make her happy, give her everything that he could possibly give her. She stayed steady and true, strong and silent - but her silence is when she spoke magnitudes. Even now they grow together, they learn more about each other and themselves, they constantly build each other up and their love and faith in God has only grown. Congratulations Mama and Papa on your 29 years of falling in love over and over again!!! #happy29thanniversary #echavarres #couplegoals #marriagegoals #latepost

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Moriah Tiana Zavala My love you did it!!!! Through all the stress and life you had to face you pushed through. We will always be in your corner, sidelines, bench, wherever, whenever, all the time every time!!! You are loved by an entire village. Keep your face forward my love. Many many adventures are ahead of you and I’m excited to see where God takes you!! Remember to put him first, keep your faith, and pray!!

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Happy birthday cousin!!! I hope your Day was SUPER LIT 😉😆 You’re an awesome cousin and an amazing Dad to all your babies! You’re a blessing to all you come in contact with. I love you!! I tried to use a darker filter but you stay looking white Hahahaha 🤣🤣🤣#blessed #gemini #familyforever

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Your laugh and smile warms my soul. Getting you to say new slang or try new dance moves is a highlight. Hearing your road rage cracks us up because you don’t even cuss. 🤣Momma, thank you for loving us like you do. For teaching us how to love, how to keep our faith, to smile even during the hardest times, to forgive, to put God first, to not be afraid, and to accept ourselves even when others may not like us. I love you more than all the stars from this galaxy to the next, than all the fish in the sea, and more than all the sand on the earth. This birthday may not have been perfect but God gave you another year!!! You will forever be the blessing I never asked for but THE blessing I ask to keep. Happy birthday Mommy ko. #latepost #60yearsbeautiful

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When Two become ONEthavong #drabtofab #realhousewivesof #latepost

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Happy birthday @stayysmilinn May God bless you with many more years to come. From volleyball courts, cabin adventures, near death experiences, helicopter rides, hiking addictions, random camping, waterfalls, through tears, laughs, smiles and late nights I love you forever and always.

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Yaya, I love you SO much it’s ridiculous! Your facial expressions were killer and your smile was blinding. Senior night was a success 🙌🏼 Of course you had the loudest group in the building cheering you on 🤙🏼😜.. just wait for graduation!!!

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New Journey

About nine months ago I was hired with this awesome company named Dutch Bros. I fell in love with the idea of working behind the window five years ago when I was in Oregon. We were on our way back to California and this stop was the the last top in Oregon to get Dutch Bros coffee. People had been raving about this place and I love coffee so I wanted to see what was so great about this place. This little white and blue house sat in a semi lit section of an empty Walmart parking lot all by it’s lonesome. As we rolled up to the window I hear some music playing and a tall dude with beach waved hair greets us. 

Now at this point of my life I do not remember if this guy suggested my drink or if I came up and just picked a drink, but a part of me wants to say that he suggested my drink. The guy was genuine, friendly, and real. His customer service was superb. Plus the coffee tasted amazing. I left that stand wanting to be apart of the company, and I wanted to bring that kind of customer service to where I worked- in n out. 

Fast forward to nine months ago. Dutch Bros Coffee finally came to my little home town, Stockton, CA. I promised myself that should they ever come to my home then I would get the job. I prayed and prayed that the people would like me enough to hire me. I’ve worked in customer service for a long time but I was not sure if I would be great to work as a barista. They end up liking me. I had my interview with the franchisee and manager and got the job by the end of the day. 

Coming around to present day this company is a new family. I have met so many people and I feel like I have grown so much as a person. Training was fun, intense, but most definitely rewarding. Relationships were formed and long lasting friendships made. Now I am in Reno as an all star and I haven’t been with the company for more than a year. There are also other baller’s at our stand but my boss chose me and two other leaders. In her words, we exemplify the Dutch culture. I can only hope I make her, and all those that nurtured me in this company proud. 

My new found family has brought to life the music side of my heart that I left dormant for a very long time. This company has stirred up the embers in my heart that burn for my God. I have also been very happy day in and day out. Going to the stand was always the highlight of my week. Even on my days off I go there to hang out. I want to continue to move up within the company but I want to become a better leader. Through Dutch I have been able to touch other peoples’ lives even in the smallest ways. Whether it be through my smile, or kind words, or a prayer through a text, or listening to someone vent, or just sitting down and giving someone insight on life. I have earned the title as shop mom and I am not ashamed of it. 

I may not have everything planned in my life but I know that I am hungry for more. Right now I am happy and everyone can see it. My dream is My God’s dream. So wherever, whenever, or whatever he decides I will go and do. Of course it might take a second for me to hear him but I am sure that he will be super clear with me. My life is his and for surely he has blessed me and I know he will continue to do so. 

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before presents we sing 🤙🏼😝🙌🏼

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#embodied

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Blessed 🙏🏽 #thanksgiving2017 #echavarreexclusives #goodfood #goodcompany #goodtimes