Earn Every Second

Love//Inspire//Motivate//Encourage

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Looking back at old journals I found a note I wrote at 12 or 13 saying “don’t forget to stop, look around and smell the roses every once in a while.” I’m trying to think if I have done a good job of that lately. #stayoptimistic #workhardstayhumble #findyourbalance Are new/old staples that I want to get back to. Every day is an opportunity to get better and I’m planning to go for it. #thanksforlistening https://www.instagram.com/p/B3aB7tlF6zw/?igshid=1bnqfup78f5vx

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So I had not had my headshot taken since 2016; before I had Lylah (my first baby). And here it is, the first thought that came to my head was, “wow I look old!” The second thought, “look at all the lines around my eyes, around my smile.” Then the third was, “I LIKE IT.” - Let me clarify, I don’t like the fact that I look older. I like the story behind my fine lines. It’s the face of an exhausted Mom, a busy Business Woman, a loving partner, a compassionate friend, a daughter, a tired business owner... Because of this, the stories we could exchange are endless. - So yeah, that’s me. And it’s as good as it’s going to get for now. #earneverysecond #aginggracefully #likefinewine #truthmoment #mommyoftwo #lover #engaged #smallbusiness #insuranceagent #moralesinsuranceagency #botoxmaybeinmyfuture https://www.instagram.com/p/B0Y3fJdAsqR/?igshid=h6r2jhzekwry

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2018 feeling like my old self again

Well here we go 2018, so full of inspiration and promise.

Last year,

was a year of many changes. We started 2017 pregnant and preparing for baby to come. I bought my first house (yes, I say “first” because it will not be my last) which we then spent weeks working on to get it ready to move in. Paul (my now fiancé ) did a really good job at making our pups comfortable before the move by building them a nice, clean area to play in while NOT destroying the house. 

Then,

we welcomed baby Lylah into the world in July. I knew I would love her but I definitely was not expecting the kind of unconditional love that simply filled my heart when I first laid eyes on her. 

Well, needless to say I definitely did not feel like myself after delivery. Not only was I in the midst of recovering physically,  I was also adjusting to a new crazy, busy, unpredictable schedule. I am very fortunate that all of our family lives in Houston and are very very helpful because I don’t know what I would do without them. I was able to get right back to business as soon as we was discharged from the Hospital with the help of my wonderful mom who came to my house for two weeks to help me with Laylah while I worked. Then, Lylah and I went back to the office after 3 weeks. It has been a blur since. The days are definitely long but the time flies by. 

Now, 

January 14th, 2018 Lylah is six months and 13 days old. Today was the first day that I finally felt on top of my plans. I was able to make it to the gym for a great morning work out with the help of the very convenient Kid’s Club. I felt amazing during my Cycling class. Cycling not Spin class, which I still do not understand the difference between the two. I felt amazing during the class is all I will say because the frantic, anxiety filled morning trying to rush out of the door with baby was not as fun (and yes, I was the late one that everyone rolls their eyes at). After the gym Lylah and I hurried over to Church where we made it just before the announcements started (again, late). I am very thankful that Lylah enjoys meeting new pretty ladies which makes it a lot easier when dropping her off in the baby areas. A big THANK YOU by the way to all you pretty ladies who work in the nurseries, day cares, and kid clubs. Then we were free to go to shop for groceries, but, before that we needed our quick protein. Baby had her bottle in the car and I drank a quick protein shake, lunch was served. Finally, after an hour and a half of grocery shopping we were on our way back home. 

Now I am sitting on my sofa next to Lylah who is napping and I am remembering a day circa 2016 which was the last time I had structured plans on a Sunday to workout, go to church, buy my groceries, meal prep and then lounge in front of the TV to rest up for Monday. Today felt very very close to that but just A LOT more tiring and of course while running late. I have now come to realize that I might be running late very often for the next 20 years or so. Nevertheless, even with all of the madness, I feel accomplished and very much like a bad mama jamma! Here is to another great, adventurous, year! 

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ADD BABIES TO THAT ❤️ I know it’s strange to check in at church with a quote like this but I can’t help but feel extremely blessed. Our current topic here is all about families, commitment and strong Men so this fits perfectly. It’s not always easy, it’s not always fun but I am blessed to say I have a strong man who helps meet me in the middle and make our fairytale a reality everyday 👨‍👩‍👧 ❤️💙 . . . #earneverysecond #newhope #sonsofthunder #commitment #liveyourbestlife #liveyourfairytale #quotestoliveby #quotes #myloves #PK #zeustoo #mifamilia (at New Hope Church)

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To the man I love... 

There are not enough words to describe the amount of love and respect I have for this man but I will try here. Today is his birthday so I don’t see a better day to do this. 

I met him several years ago but the timing was completely wrong. We then reconnected in July of 2015 and that is when life, as I knew it, changed. He came into my life so suddenly and everything just felt right. We have had our ups and downs since then and we have even tried to live without each other but it was almost impossible. 

We have learned much about each other now and I this is what I know:

1. He is very passionate: I fell in love with his passion for living. Yes he loves a dangerous sport and yes it can take him away from us in an instant. But he is a better man now because of his passion than he was without it. I have always been a believer in chasing your dreams and having goals in life. I love individuals who get up everyday with purpose and he is definitely an inspiration. 

2. He loves our family (see our two fur-babies below and one soon to come) and because of him we are safe: This man will sacrifice rest and peace to love us and do what is needed in order for each of us live a little better everyday. He prioritizes family time and makes sure we reconnect at the end of the day everyday. I couldn’t ask for a better man. 

3. He is a great Father: I remember the exact look on his face when I gave him the news; he had the happiest expression I had ever seen on him. His overjoyed feeling was contagious and I immediately knew we were going to be okay. He is already such a great daddy to our Lylah and constantly is making sure that she is safe and that she has everything she needs. I can’t wait to watch their bond grow once she is actually here. 

This list could go on and on. He is my favorite topic to talk about and our love has taught me many lessons so far. He actually continues to teach me many lessons everyday (sometimes it’s annoying). He is my best friend, my confidant, the person I feel most safe with and my partner in life. 

Happy Birthday Paul, I want you to know that you are loved deeply and that I appreciate everything you do for us. To cherish every waking moment that I have with you and our family is a constant goal of mine. I don’t want to miss a second because I know this is a once in a lifetime love and I am very blessed to experience it with you. 

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Haven't tapped into my creative side in a while. Trying to make time again to get back to my normal habits has proven to be a more challenging task now. I can say that I am looking forward to my little Lylah and even though mommy is tired much, I cannot wait to see what the future holds for all of us. I am very grateful for it all and all of the support we have been receiving from our loved ones. I am grateful for my family and especially grateful for the patient, helpful partner that makes life that much easier to enjoy. #wednesdaywisdom #wednesdaywords #earneverysecond #grateful #livingsimply #livelaughmatter

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Learned much the hard way and yes I do regret some things but now looking back I am thank God He helped me through it all. I have to say that I was never afraid to make a hard decision and for that I have no apologies. Don't be afraid to fail, never be afraid of the fall, because, even if you fail you will never have to say 'What If.' #earneverysecond #justlive #getyourhandsdirty #whenasongcanspeakforyou #musicislife #myway #franksinatra

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A Letter from my First Baby, Interpreted by her Grandma Alida

Mami, 

Que alegría ciento que me quieras y me ames

Por favor te pido no te desesperes con mi lenguaje

Es el único que tengo para comunicarme

Si tengo hambre

Si tengo frio

Si estoy mojada

Si me duele algo

Si estoy enferma

O si solamente te extraño y quiero que estés todo el tiempo con migo

No olvides que un día voy a crecer y entonces voy a poder comunicarme en tu lenguaje

Te amo mami…

Te amo papi…

Sinceramente,

Tú bebe

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It's that fire that burns inside of you. Sometimes it dims but you have to find that spark that will make it burn and make sure to keep it burning. #earneverysecond #motivation #believeinyourdreams

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Goals are easier to set when you have a clear Vision. If you have a clear Vision of where you want to be or where you want to go then you can set a clear path to get it done ✔ Things don't always happen by sheer luck. It takes work and it takes some preparing. Set your plan up and remember Action cures Fear and Doubt! 💥😏 #earneverysecond #stayinspired #motivation #readysetgo #livelovematter (at Morales Insurance Agency)

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Make a Fairytale and GO LIVE IN IT! ❤️ If you have a dream, go make a plan. If they tell you it's not possible, show them! If they tell you that you are doing more than you should... DO NOT STOP! #earneverysecond #candid #livelovematter #MoralesInsuranceAgency #livingmydream #lovingeverysecond

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Not enough HOURS in a day!

Doesn’t it just feel this way sometimes?!

Our biggest fault on our day to day is our lack of focus. We want to do everything and anything everyday. It is easy to fill our calendars with an overwhelming amount of appointments, meetings or events; then we still wonder why we don’t have time to do what we really want to do with our lives. 

No, there is just not enough hours in a day to do it all. We must prioritize what is most important. We have to figure out what we want to accomplish with the limited time we have on this earth. Time is truly the most valuable thing we have. William Penn said it best, “Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.” 

Once we figure out what we want out of life we must allow ourselves to focus on those top items and use our time accordingly. 

For example, for me, what really matters is simple:

Family and closest friends

Church

My Career

Body, Soul and Health 

Connections that Matter (People)

Knowing that these are my priorities allows me to fill my calendar only with what will move me towards my goals and/or build and nurture the relationships that are important to me. Constantly keeping my goals and visions at the top of my mind to make sure I am not wasting time. We just do not know when our time will run out, so... to me..... it is very important that I don’t waste a minute of it! 

So, are you ready to focus? Are you ready to truly use EVERY SECOND and move towards your goals and your passions? 

“As human beings, we’re always evolving and we only have part of the picture at any stage,” he said. “We need to identify the set of beliefs that work and the ones that don’t and modify them or let go of them.”                                                

Could you let these limiting ideas go? Would you let them go? When? Could you let these competing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors go? Would you let them go? When?                                                         Could you welcome these feelings and new ways of being? Would you welcome these feelings and new ways of being? When?

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Just LIVE, LOVE, MATTER .... and everything else will fall into place ❤️ I am continuously learning to relax and enjoy myself just as much as I invest in my work. I finally understand the downfall of being a workaholic. I have worked very hard to get where I am (that I don't regret) but now it's time to also enjoy life and see all the places I dreamed of visiting in the past. Life as a wanderer is not too bad at all ☺️ #wanderlust #earneverysecond #ATX #austingetaway #anyexcusetotravel #roadtrip (at West Oak Hill, Austin)

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It's really that simple 💡 And when things get rough... Take a nap, rest, meditate, then pick yourself up darling because.... well.... YOU GOT THIS! 💥 #earneverysecond #repost #regram #whenasked #whatdoyoudoforfun (at Morales Insurance Agency)

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If you know what you want out of life ... Go after it with all of your strength! Make a plan and actively work towards it EVERYDAY! Don't let go of your dreams! #earneverysecond #livelovematter #colormylifewithchaos #goals #neverstop #believeinyourdreams (at Morales Insurance Agency)

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Why do you get out of bed in the morning?

“You got something in here.... it’s something so deep. You have to face it. You have to push through it. If you do face that fear.... then I don’t care if you run another race in your life. It’s the best thing you will ever do. It’s the hardest thing you will ever do. But you got to do it! And then, you will be able to push right through the pain. You’ll go right through the door. And when you are about ready to pass out, when your legs can’t move, and your lungs can’t breath and your eyes can’t see.... You will know that it’s just the beginning. And it’s SO BEAUTIFUL! That’s all I’ve been trying to teach you. okay?”

- 4 minute mile.

To live your dream. 

What a bold statement, isn’t it? Many do not know what this is and, unfortunately, will never know what it is. 

Everyday you progress a little and/or a little more but you must never let go of that dream. What stops us in our tracks more often than not is our own fear. We fear the unknown. We often allow our fear to consume us. We allow it to persuade us into pushing away what we really want. We often overthink, then, we convince ourselves that what we want is simply out of reach. 

You must know that in order to succeed in ANYTHING that you do, you must KNOW what you want..... then you WORK hard EVERYDAY to achieve it. 

Many entrepreneurs go through this breakthrough when they finally decide to take the leap of faith and open their business. The entrepreneurial spirit burns inside of an individual for years but it is the fear of the unknown which will slow down the process of actually living the dream. In 2014 I stumbled upon a great quote from a well known life coach: 

There will be a time when the world needs you to be courageous, when your friends and family count on you, when your dreams are on the line, when giving up won’t make sense anymore, when the power of love begs to break through..... That time is now! 

-Brendon Burchard

That was it..... the reinforcement I needed to know that what I was feeling was real.  I had that exact feeling when I knew it was time to take the leap. I knew it was “now or never.” 

I had a clear goal. A goal that had (or has) to be achieved one way or the other. That goal is the exact reason I get out of bed everyday. It is the reason I cannot sleep in. It is the reason I feel guilty when asked to take a day off or to take a vacation. I knew that if I did not act at that moment then I might be paralyzed by fear my entire life.... and that, my friends, is simply NOT AN OPTION!

Always keep in mind that this life goes by in a flash, and,  if you do not live your dreams intensively then it is simply worthless. 

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Some will never hear you until you are gone. Some will never know how you really feel. Some will never know your true intentions. It is up to you to do your best to make sure your voice is heard. To make sure your story is told. It matters.