Welcome to my page!

I’m a 36 year old, never married, single mama to my 17 year old daughter. I was a young teen mom at only 19 years old but somehow made it in this crazy world! I have both my Bachelors & Masters degree in Nursing, worked as a critical care nurse for over10 years and now working as a Nurse Practitioner. I served in the USN for over 7 years and deployed for 2 tours to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. In 2018 I transitioned off active duty to the USN Reserves and continue to serve in that capacity. I love competing!! I’ve competed in CrossFit, Weightlifting and even bodybuilding in the bikini division!

Everyone’s journey is different and although I have been through exceptionally challenging periods in my life, I could also argue that I have never been through true adversity either. I believe it’s all about what you do with what you have been given, how you handle yourself, and the compassion and kindness you show towards others.

Balance: It’s one challenge that we all face on a day to day basis whether it be work, friends, family, romantic relationships, dating, diet or fitness. The intent of this blog is to share my life with you, in hopes that it can help you find a sense of balance in this crazy life as well.

P.S. I love talking about love so you may hear a lot of my relationship advice :)

Ikaika is Hawaiian word for Strength. It makes me feel empowered in all forms physically as well as emotionally and mentally. I live by this mantra in my life and I want YOU to as well. Let’s make the outside just as strong as the inside. Ikaika Strong.