Year in Review: Top 10 Moments in 2016

Let’s just say I’m happy to see 2016 go—but it’s not to say that there weren’t a few good things worth mentioning that happened in 2016.

✨ 2017 ✨

1. I discovered one of my now favorite vegan restaurants (on New Year’s Eve last year, no less) that has quickly become my go-to spot for solid, feel-good meal. Yes, this warrants as one of top 16: food is fuel, people. And it’s restaurants like this that help me in my journey towards becoming fully plant-based.
2. My girls and I had an epic reunion in D.C. The recurring theme for every Capitol trip: eat, sleep, pole, repeat.
3. Saks Fifth Avenue opened not one, but two locations in Toronto—which meant I needed to make the trip for visits and trainings. Exciting work trip aside, I always fall in love with Toronto a little more each time I’m there.
4. Baby bought herself a Balenciaga in celebration of work and life milestones.
5. I was selected as one of top 10 finalists in becoming the new face of GFranco shoes! I didn’t win, but being one of ten (of hundreds of beautiful dancers) and seeing how supportive my friends were was incredible.
6. This was the year of dance. The Other Mambo Girls celebrated their first year together and was selected to perform at the New York Salsa Congress; I was made the artistic co-director of NJ  Sensual Touch; and I’m currently the official trainer for Desiree’s NJ Ladies WTP! All this in just three years. I’m humbled, grateful, and still can’t believe it.
7. I went to Greece and never wanted to come back.
8. I bought a condo!!
9. My girls and I had another reunion, but this time in Boston. I came back home happy: heart full (and tummy, too).
10. Laughter—and a plant-based diet—are the best form of medicine. Dinner at By Chloe followed by my friend’s improv show at Stonestreet Studios was easily one of the best nights I’ve had in a while.

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xx