Feel Good Tacoma

05/18/2024

You could go around all day being rude or kind, intolerant or accepting, hateful or loving. It takes no more energy to be a good person than it does to be an as***le. Remember that.

Everyone has their bad days and should be afforded the grace to move through them, but when the bad days become who you are, it is time for some self-reflection to figure out why you are lashing out and acting out.

Be good to each other. Positive vibes are headed your way.

And remember...

Feel good, Tacoma!

01/16/2024

There are some days when you just can't go for it like you normally do. Maybe you're stressed out, or you're getting sick, or exhausted from your busy life.

It's ok. It happens.

You don't need to be a star all of the time, in fact, we prefer that you aren't (it makes our day a bit easier if you know what I mean). Taking time to slow down and recover from what happens in life is not only acceptable, it's highly encouraged.

Take the time for yourself and be today's version of 100% - you might not be as great as you're used to being, but, we still think that you're pretty awesome. 💜

And remember...
..Feel good, Tacoma!

07/15/2023

Bankrate names Tacoma the 3rd Best City to move to and live in.

Well look at that... I still think that it's number 1, but the recognition for the city is awesome! Thanks KING 5 for the article.

https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/tacoma/tacoma-named-best-places-live/281-53273688-2959-4ea0-ad45-46a48331084e?fbclid=IwAR2nmURg2G6WaIdwEil1v0eneGxgh3SkZlvzMOQrF-n1Jtj5zVB4-XIdmtI

Tacoma ranks third, beating out places like Alexandria, Virginia, Raleigh, North Carolina and Oakland, California.

07/12/2023

We all experience moments when anger overwhelms us, when frustration takes control. It's a natural human emotion, but it's important to remember that holding onto anger only harms you in the long run.

Instead of bottling up those fiery emotions, I've come to realize the incredible power of letting go. When we release anger and choose forgiveness, we open ourselves to a world of peace, growth, and freedom.

Think about it: harboring anger consumes our energy and clouds our judgment. It traps us in a cycle of negativity, preventing us from fully embracing happiness and positivity.

But when we choose to let go, we reclaim our power and take control of our emotions. We free ourselves from the burden of resentment, making room for healing, understanding, and personal growth.

And remember...

Feel good, Tacoma!

07/07/2023

It's the most wonderful day of the year... Enjoy all the deliciousness of World Chocolate Day by treating yourself to some chocolatey goodness! It's good for health!

07/04/2023

Happy 4th of July, everyone!

Enjoy todays festivities and be safe.

And remember...

Feel good, Tacoma!

06/29/2023

It's not easy to try new things. Moving out of our comfort zone can be one of the hardest things in life... Can I do it? Will it work? Should I? These are all questions of self-doubt that we must cast aside for our own growth and ultimately, our happiness.

What is something new that you've tried lately?

And remember...

Feel good, Tacoma!

06/26/2023

Kindness is the ability and desire to have a positive impact on others.

What does this mean? It means kindness does not happen by accident. Everyday, people choose to be kind to each other or they choose not to be. It's a choice. Today, and everyday after, I choose to be kind to you and your family and your friends and your acquaintances and your perfect strangers who are all of my perfect strangers. Why? because I have both the ability to be kind, but I also want to be kind.

Which do you choose?

And remember...

Feel good, Tacoma!

06/22/2023

Not sure when exactly this image was taken (it's a little blurry), but isn't it a beauty!

And remember...

Feel good, Tacoma!

06/20/2023

Did you know....

Tacoma is the 3rd largest city in Washington.

The population of men is slightly larger than that of women, with 50.4% identifying as male. 12.5% of Tacomans were born abroad and almost 91% of adults over 25 have graduated high school which I'm sure helps to bolster the median household income of $69,956/yr.

All this beautiful data brought to you by the 2020 Census.

And remember...

Feel good, Tacoma!

06/19/2023

When day comes we step out of the shade
Aflame and unafraid
The new dawn blooms as we free it
For there is always light
If only we're brave enough to see it
If only we're brave enough to be it.

— Amanda Gorman, National Youth Poet Laureate, Poet, Activist

Juneteenth, originally Jubilee Day in Texas, commemorates the day that Major General Gordon Granger proclaimed freedom for enslaved people in that state and was designated a Federal Holiday by Congress in 2021.

06/01/2023

Happy PRIDE Month to everyone!

To me, PRIDE stands for Perseverance, Respect, Inclusivity, Determination, & Empathy and I work to live up to these standards in everything that I do, everyday.

What does PRIDE mean to you?

04/22/2023

Happy Earth Day to everyone! I hope that today, of all days, we each remember to act in some way that is beneficial to our planet. No matter what that act is (recycling, using paper instead of plastic, limiting water usage, etc.), we can have an impact.

Please take a look at the Learn About Earth Day image, you could just be surprised. You can also head over to earthday.org to see how you can help.

04/09/2023

Wishing all you bunnies out there a Happy Easter!

04/01/2023

I'm so glad to see you! We've made it 25% of the way through the year! How are your resolutions coming? Mine? Oh... they uh.....

And remember....

Feel good, Tacoma!

03/22/2023

To those of you who are Muslims, Ramadan Mubarak!

Like I did a couple months ago for Kwanzaa, I wanted to learn more about Ramadan, which plays a large part in the Islamic faith. Please, take the time to check out the images I made for some great Ramadan facts, I bet that you'll learn something new today!

And remember...

Feel good, Tacoma!

03/19/2023

So, you can be creative or be a creative. Which are you? Which would you like to be? No matter which way you answered that question, it's not difficult to be creative. You may just be a bit out of practice.

Remember, when you were younger and how your imagination would run wild. So much awe and enthusiasm and wonderment... dig deep inside and tap into that. You may not be coloring a picture in hopes of making the fridge, but you can be just as creative at work or in your personal life or anywhere in between.

If you have a problem that needs solving, look at it from an outsiders perspective to see it from a new angle. Ask a friend for help if you're having trouble seeing it clearly from both sides. Think outside of the box, outside of yourself, to find creative solutions when challenges pop up and you might just be surprised at how easy it is and how well you do as a result.

And remember...

Feel good, Tacoma!

03/17/2023

Happy St Patrick's Day, everyone!

Are you wearing your green today? I'm not! I laugh in the face of danger, and also I don't own anything green.

For those enjoying festivities tonight, please don't drink and drive. Get an Uber. Get a Lyft. Call a Taxi. Text a friend. Walk home. There are other options. Don't drink and drive and don't let your friends do it, either.

Have fun! Cheers!

And remember...

Feel good, Tacoma!

03/15/2023

Good morning, everyone! Just hoping that each of you have a great day today!

And remember...

Feel good, Tacoma!

03/13/2023

Did you know that Tacoma has sister cities? Fourteen of them actually.

In 1956, Sister Cities International, a program started at the request of then President Eisenhower, was created with the purpose of placing national focus on affiliations between US cities and cities from other nations. The goal of the Sister City program was to "promote deeper cultural understanding, international visitation and hospitality that leads to long lasting relationships."

Today, the mission of Sister Cities Council of Tacoma is to "promote peace through people by citizen diplomacy, cultural education and economic development." But how do they do this? They connect and educate with programs like the Tacoma Sister Cities International Film Festival which showcases films brought to you from each of the sister cities annually. This isn't a new either, having just held their 20th festival in 2022, thanks to a partnership with the Blue Mouse Theatre.

That's just one way that the Sister Cities program works towards their mission. To learn more about their other programs or get involved, you can go to tacomasistercities.org - and of course, the Sister Cities Council of Tacoma is a 501c(3) non-profit.

And remember...

Feel good, Tacoma!

02/26/2023

One of my absolute favorite images of Tacoma, looking beyond the and towards McKinley. Beautiful.

And remember...

Feel good, Tacoma!

02/24/2023

As true today as it was when he first spoke the words.

It's important to remember that the guy in the office at the end of the hall, he's human. The kid in line behind you screaming at the grocery store, they're human, just like their frazzled mom... she is, in fact, human too.

We're all here together, each with our own story to tell and dream to reach for. Our own nightmare to avoid with demons to fight. We were someone's child and are or might be someone's parent. Hopes and fears, sacrifices and successes, we all have them or have made them.

We're in this thing called life together, be kind to each other. Don't laugh at someone as they stumble - remember that you have also stumbled.

Be the hand that reaches out from the laughter of others to help someone rise again.

And remember...

Feel good, Tacoma!

02/14/2023

Happy Valentine's Day! Will you be my Valentine?

I hope that all the couple have a romantic day, and that all the single people, such as myself, find what they're looking for today, no matter what that is.

Love is love.

01/28/2023

You made it through another week, Happy Saturday! Have a GREAT WEEKEND, everyone!

Take some time out this weekend to practice some self-care. Read your favorite trash novel, spend a couple (more) hours on YouTube, eat that bowl of ice cream or have that second cookie, go for a jog around the block, spend time with your boo or just by yourself.

Whatever you need to do to keep you in top form, do it. We support you!

And remember...

Feel good, Tacoma!

01/23/2023

DID YOU KNOW...

On May 1st, 1911, Tacoma's Union Station opened to the public. It was design by the architectural firm of Reed and Stem, who just five years prior designed King Street Station in Seattle.

Two years after Union Station opened, Reed and Stem went on to design New York's famous Grand Central Station.

Union Station ran passenger train services from its opening until June 14th, 1984, when Amtrak moved services to it's new terminus located next to Freighthouse Square on Puyallup Ave.

After being abandoned for three years, the US General Services Administration (GSA) won Congressional approval to lease Union Station for 30 years. In 1992, after three full years or renovation and restoration, and a three-story addition, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington began operating in the building.

On August 10th, 2022, the GSA was transferred ownership of Union Station for $1, after exercising an option from the 30-year lease.

Isn't history fun?!

And remember....

Feel good, Tacoma!

01/16/2023

Martin Luther King Jr Day
Monday, January 16th, 2023

"The battle is in our hands. And we can answer with creative nonviolence the call to higher ground to which the new directions of our struggle summons us. The road ahead is not altogether a smooth one. There are no broad highways that lead us easily and inevitably to quick solutions. But we must keep going."

-Martin Luther King Jr

from the speech "How Long, Not Long", given on the steps of the state capital in Montgomery, Alabama on March 25, 1965.

01/12/2023

Take a look at these gems. These six photographs are actually all pieces of one panoramic photo of Tacoma from 1922. An amazing piece of Tacoma history for your viewing pleasure.

Hey - what was life like in 1922 Tacoma?

And remember...

Feel good, Tacoma!

01/08/2023

One week down, fifty-one more to go.

It can be difficult to keep moving towards our goals in life. At times. they seem completely unattainable. Life's stressors start to drag us down - kids need to go to daycare, bills need to be paid, chore need to be done. It all adds up, and it adds up fast.

But keep this in mind... all of these things, they're not hurdles or speedbumps. They're nothing. They are part of life, and don't stop or slow you down. Keep that mentality as you work towards your goals. Life's challenges, when approached with the correct mindset, will never be more than a blip on the radar.

Be positive. Stay motivated. You've got this.

And remember...

Feel good, Tacoma!

01/01/2023

Happy New Year, everyone!

My New Years Resolutions this year are to focus on creating a healthy, successful future for myself and to let of things that do not enrich my life - no matter how difficult.

For me, these two resolutions go hand-in-hand. How can I focus on health and success if I'm being distracted or influenced by things that do just the opposite? I'm at an age where I have to take myself more seriously (and at the same time less seriously) and to pay attention to my needs and goals or I will never reach them.

I'm posting this to social media in an effort to hold myself accountable by putting my resolutions out into the universe and not keeping them to myself, where they can easily be ignored or forgotten.

What are you resolutions for 2023? How can you be supported in achieving them?

And remember....

Feel good, Tacoma!

01/01/2023

HAVE A HEALTHY & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And the days of auld lang syne?

For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll drink a cup of kindness yet
For the sake of auld lang syne

And surely you will buy your cup
And surely I'll buy mine!
We'll take a cup of kindness yet
For the sake of auld lang syne

We two have paddled in the stream
From morning sun till night
The seas between us Lord and swell
Since the days of auld lang syne

For old acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind
Should old acquaintance be forgot
For the sake of auld lang syne?

For old acquaintance be forgot
And never brought to mind
Should old acquaintance be forgot
In the days of auld lang syne?

For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll drink a cup of kindness yet
For the sake of auld lang syne

and remember...

Feel good, Tacoma!