July 2019

July 2019

Happy 4th!

2019 is half way completed and we hope you all are enjoying the summer weather while having a fun Fourth of July.  Our family had a blessed 4th, being able to celebrate another year around the sun for our Mama Fili while celebrating her 83rd birthday on July 4th. Her spirit is well and she is gaining strength back every day.  Happiest of Birthdays to both Mama Fili and our agencies first Marketing Representative, Addison Domingo.  Addison celebrated his 25th birthday on July 10th.  Both of these people, Grandmother and Grandson are fighters.  Mama Fili is back to her upstairs apartment and cooking again.  It was a miracle from the illness she recovered from.

Follow The Trees Ride The Vibe

Very proud of my son.  Addison just launched is companies web site.  Please follow his blog and perhaps shop his product offerings.  Here is a little information about his company.

https://followthetreesridethevibe.com/

THEIR MISSION

We are a startup Artistic and Athletic Networking Company, with a philanthropic heart, making it our mission  to spread the world with light through art and athletics.  We, here at Follow the Trees Ride the Vibe, believe that artists and athletes aren't so different after all.  Athletes at the top of their game are the best at what they do, the best at getting the job done.  Top-tier artists too.  Well-known artists have the ability to see their masterpiece before and as they are constructing it, just like an athlete, can envision a play before it happens.  By combining the two, not only will each person hone in their skills and sharpen their craft; but, we believe they will see overall health benefits.  We all have hidden talents and untapped potential.

 By specializing in various artistic products and numerous athletic  services, we generate profit doing what we love in order to help those in need by donating 15% of our profits.  Ranging all the way from pitching lessons to street fairs selling HEMP products, we generate revenue in many ways.  Similarly, with a  wide variety of mediums and self made projects that are dedicated to helping less opportunistic people, we invite our customers, our family and friends, our audience to change the world, locally and internationally, with one random act of kindness at a time.  We all could give a little more.  

Yes, we could all use a little more money; but, time is the greatest currency of all.  And yes, we have problems and we have worries; but, so does everyone.  We all have feelings that we hide inside.  We all are entitled to our own beliefs and perspectives, so we can never truly understand how another person feels.  On the brighter side of that, we all have hidden talents and passions.  We'll never know how far we can go if we don't take that first step in the right direction.   So, look beneath the surface.  Dig in.  Take the time to stop and listen to a stranger's story.  Don't look with your eyes but with a genuine heart.  Thank you for understanding with us that...

We are all more than meets the eye.

Again, thank you for taking time to read about Addison and Arianna.  

State Beach Classic

Our agency was fortunate to have sponsored the 5th Annual State Beach Classic.  This article was written by our friends at  The Coast News Group  and a link to the entire write up is below.

CARLSBAD — Carlsbad is gearing up for the “funnest-ever” summer kick-off beach party — the fifth annual State Beach Classic: A Tribute to Banning Capps.

Held at Tamarack State Beach on June 2, the surfing competition — limited to Carlsbad residents — aims to hail the beauty of everything Carlsbad while gathering families to celebrate each other.

Ulises Thomas, the event’s coordinator and “visionary,” will showcase Carlsbad’s “hotbed” of novice and professional surfing talent against a backdrop of “great” food, music, sand contests and overall beach fun.

The all-day revelry begins at 8 a.m. with the singing of the National Anthem by Anthony Cullens. The event is free with the exception of a nominal surfing fee.

“Family’s the word of the day,” Thomas said. “This isn’t a surf contest where you surf, you lose, you leave. Our State Beach Classic is a day of families and friends hanging out, eating great food, listening to awesome music, winning raffle prizes, running in sand contests and watching surfers. It’s a day of entertainment with surfing as an added bonus.”

Thomas described the festivities as organic in growth and legendary in production. Emblematic of local surf cultures, The State Beach Locals Surf Club began as a way to enjoy the sport and protect the ocean. The clique boasted their talents as the “best surfers in town,” as they did their reputation as “hardcore protectors of the ocean.”

“Back in the day Carlsbad had underground, bootleg surf contests,” Thomas said. “We’d surf and judge and heckle each other to the next level and then share a Hawaiian luau or barbecue. We were territorial with our beaches, our waters, and our town. No one was allowed to be disrespectful to our friends or the ocean.”

Upon the tragic death of cohort Banning Capps, their “angel of peace and love,” the event lay dormant. Thomas resurrected the day as a tribute to his beloved friend.

“Banning would be happy,” he said.

Please check out this link by the Coast News Group on the event.
https://www.thecoastnews.com/state-beach-classic-a-tribute-to-banning-capps/

This event also remembers some of the local surfers that have past on and are now surfing the best waves in heaven.  Looking forward to connecting with you all soon.  Hopefully before next years kick off to summer.  Enjoy this summer to its fullest. 

Trail Mix

Summer means lots of out door activities (at least for us).  It's important to stay hydrated during the summer heat, but it's also important to properly fuel your body with the right snacks. We often find ourselves away from the apartment from 8 in the morning to 8 at night. New York is exciting any time of the day, so why stay inside!  Meal prepping is not always feasible, or fun to eat to be honest.  Making hearty snacks for throughout the day has been our go to lately.  We create a homemade trail mix every week with whatever nuts and dried fruit we are craving, it's super easy.

- 2 cups raw nuts

- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds

- 1 cup raw sunflower seeds

- 1 cup dried fruit 

Store it all in a jar and dispense into bags or containers as the week goes on.

Restaurant Review 

Baya Bar - Brooklyn, NY

Trying to escape this heat and humidity out here in New York is nearly impossible. After a workout all I was craving was an acai bowl to remind me a little bit of home. We found this superfood smoothie place and decided to give it a try! They offer juices, smoothies, superfood bowls, and much more. I went with the classic acai bowl - Koa Bowl. What I love is the amount of toppings you could choose from and how you could add protein powder to any smoothie or bowl. Usually acai doesn't fill me up for too long, but adding the protein really helped. I'd definitely prefer my acai from home, but this one hit the spot and cured my craving for a taste from home. 

Based on 1-5 scale:

Flavor: ***

Price: **

Environment: ** 

Location: ** 

Kiki's Declining 100 Workout, New York Style

Because us temporary New Yorker's are limited with space and time, I found this workout to be very efficient, difficult and challenging.  Weather you are in your hotel room, in your own studio apartment or outside at a park, this workout can give your calorie burning the whole day if properly executed. This pyramid starts at 100 reps and you work your way down in increments of 10 reps (100, 90, 80...). Depending on your sweat level go through the workout 3-5 times! 

100 Jump Ropes 

90 Mountain Climbers 

80 Jumping Jacks

70 Alternating Reach Taps

60 Air Squats 

50 Toe Touches 

40 Bicycles 

30 Lunges 

20 Jump Squats

10 Push-Ups 

Go out and get your sweat on! 

A Note From the Agent

As summer comes to a start, I wanted to make sure that you understand how I feel about safety and prevention.  These are types of insurances that do not cost premium dollars.  Their cost is Brain Equity.  A little thinking goes a long way.

Always understand your objective for the task at hand.  For example, I want to go to Costco and pick up a few things.  Are my tires filled properly before I leave ?  Do I have enough gas to get there ?  What time of day is it and can I AVOID traffic with an alternative route ?  Where do I feel safe parking my car ?  Is the area well lit ?  Will my car get a scratch or a door dent because of the tight parking spot ?  As I walk up to Costco, do I see any reverse lights on cars that might not see me ?  Am I aware of any cars that might not see me ?  Do I try to make eye contact with drivers that let me pass ?  Do I use a proper cart to prevent any accidents from happening inside the store ?  Do I make eye contact with other shoppers in the isle so we don't run into each other ?  Am I buying something I want or need ?  Is it the healthiest of choices ?  Do I make certain not to stack items in the cart that might damage other items I am purchasing ?  Do I know that my Costco Card and my Credit Card are in a safe place ?  Do I make certain to watch the clerks pack my goods appropriately ?  Am I aware of any cars that might not see me as I pack up my car ?

As you can see, safety and prevention of accidents can save a ton of money and time by avoiding certain hazards.  The next time you take a trip or need to run an errand, make a mental note on safety and how many times we don't even think about how we are conducting risk management as we leave and return to our home.  The cost to be safe and well is priceless, all it needs is a little Brain Equity.

Looking forward to our next blog Family, Friends and Clients.  If you have any questions or concerns, want a Farmers Friendly Review, or want to come and visit us, just let us know.

Kindly and with Gratitude,

Glenn & Amanda Domingo, your bloggers from the West and East Coast