Labor Day Surprise!

So yesterday, we threw a surprise going away party for two of our dancers, who are UCLA bound! It's a very bittersweet time for me, and I'm having a hard time saying goodbye... But we always have a blast together and I'm glad we were able to do something really special for them

UCLA, you better take really good care of my babies! 

Xx- J

New York pt.2

Alright, so here are those awesome pictures from NY that E took! I know he has more, but I think he's hoarding them and doesn't want to share... yet lol!

Central Park

The Met

(If you get a chance - go to see China Through the Looking Glass at the Met, it's ridiculously awesome)

WTC Path Station

Boat Cruise - Brooklyn bridge and Statue of Liberty 

Metro 

He always makes me feel pretty ❤️

(go check out @ ericbphotos.com) 

Xx-J

New York!

So I'm a little late on my update, but things have been pretty crazy around here! 

So last week, my baby sister performed at the Lincoln Center in New York! So we obviously had to go out there to support her... And get a mini vacation in there too :) 

We flew out last Wednesday from SD with my Pops and other sister! And once we got there, we pretty much found some food and knocked out! (though we did find this awesome hole in the wall, pizza place that made this BOMB broccoli and chicken pizza NOM NOM)

Thursday, we strolled through Central Park and hit up the Metropolitan Museam of Art! And saw the open of Pearl the show! :) 

Friday, we did both a bus and boat tour and walked all over the city! My feet were dead by the end of the day! 

Saturday, we ate lunch in Union Square, and then did some more walking and shopping. (I did WAY too much shopping - I'm still hurting because of it! Lol But at least I look cute?)

Sunday, we got smarter and really used the metro more... Mostly because our feet were dead and we were sore lol and then that night, we saw Fuerza Bruta - which was INCREDIBLE! Like it seriously just blew my mind, I still have no words for it. Speechless. Like go see it. NOW! :) 

And then Monday, we flew home! It was a action packed get away, but I'm so glad we made time for it! These were all from my iPhone and I'll have to do my next update with all the cool photos that E took! 

Xx -J

Hip Hop Internationals

So for the past month or so, I've been super busy with just life. And then I decided to throw some crazy into the mix and join my KM family and compete at Hip Hop Internationals. I've been lucky enough to already have two awesome HHI experiences, but this time is something different and really special. 

Kaba Modern 2009

Kaba Modern and TMB 2010

All three of our KM entities, Kaba Kids, Kaba Modern, and KM Legacy joined together to create one awesome set to put on that stage. We've never done this before and it's been such a rewarding experience! 

Yesterday was USA preliminaries, and we got 3rd, so we're going to finals tonight! If all goes we'll then we're off to compete at worlds at the end of the week! I'm so beyond proud and cannot wait for tonight! 

Xx-J

Spotlight Nationals

My So for the past week, I was sweating it out in Summerland, NV. Oh boy was it hotttt! My kiddos had their dance nationals and oh boy did we rock the house! It's only been two seasons for me as director and the growth that I've seen in these kids... Is just incredible! I'm so proud of all the hard work they've out in and it's been so worth all the blood, sweat, and tears I've shed! 

My little Motown babes! 

Just a couple of Wikked Lil Grrrls

My junior dance down kids 

My Triple Crown Winners 

My awesome Finalists and wonderful partner in crime :) 

And now I'm soo thankful to be home! I'll be back soon :) 

Xx -J

Father's Day!

UI rarely get to spend time with my Papa, because he's even more of a workaholic than I am! But then again, that's the life of a physician... But I really love my Dad. He's super awesome and has always been very supportive of everything I've ever pursued. And yesterday, even though he was technically on-call, he was able to go in early and get everything done and then spend time with us! We went to the store and got a bunch of groceries to make some dinner for all of us! And of course, E took some nice photos of us too! :)

Hope you all had a wonderful "holiday" weekend! 

Xx -J

Dazing Off

Yesterday was my first day off in a couple of weeks, since work has been so busy. E let me sleep in a bit and then made me his signature breakfast burrito :) We got some Starbucks (because I just LOVE my coffee) and headed out to Irvine. My baby sister, Lani asked E to take some pictures for her senior thesis that's coming up next weekend, so we headed out early to scope out some spots. Please excuse my grumpy face, as I wasn't quite ready for the paparazzi ;)

Today is another nice lazy day for us. Happy Memorial Day to our fallen soldiers, I salute to you. 

Xx -J