Cheesy Cheesy CHEEEESEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

Give me cheese
Hold the milk,
only cheese and ice creamy
frozen make it scream for joy.
I want the string cheese fiasco
and loads of tabasco.
SO much fun to eat the yellow
but afterwards I need a nap,
and then sleep and be so mellow.
On second thought,

maybe I shouldn’t…
eat all this dairy,
Cuz now my tum tum is
feeling rather scary.
Not to mention

very, very hairy.

RF

Okay so as you can tell I love cheese. I made a poem about cheese.
I grew up on cheese.

There were many holidays growing up, where I would have to grate lbs and lbs of cheddar, monterey jack, colby, swiss etc etc for the family to devour before we would then go and sit down and eat twelve lbs of prime rib. Our holiday family dinners were and still are the best memories for me. Most of the time it revolved around some sort of dairy. (Pizza, ice cream, cheese trays.)

Side note: dairy does bind us together if we eat too much of it (LOL).

In all seriousness though, it doesn’t matter what food you eat with your family. It’s the memories, the smells, the laughter that are meaningful and that we will remember even when we are old and gray.

I think there are many people out there who have had similar stories about cheese. If you enjoy cheese families as much as me, let me know, maybe we can collaborate on a cheese tray for that next party that we attend with each other’s families.

Cheers… I mean cheese,

Rex Felixx

Year in Review

Well this year has been a year. I mean it’s been 365 days. I mean 12 months. Anyways you know what I mean. I always like to reflect on the past year and hold myself accountable more. Whether I am happy with the results I accomplished or I take a long hard look of what I still need to work on. No one else will hold me accountable so it’s up to me to reflect and to adapt.

Successes.

• I published my first book.

• I did an artshow.

• I ran tough mudder again. (4x yessssss)

• I got a song on spotify published ( Precious One by R.F.)

• I had a birthday hahah 35 wooohooooo!

• I have been focusing more on balance between work, life and family time.

• Being more present with my prayers at mass and during the life. (not perfect)

• Consistently working out daily. ( I am a strong dude lol)

• Expecting our second child!!

Items to work on.

• Stop worrying about everything all at once.

• Trying to do to much too quickly.

• Work on my healthy eating habits more ( stop eating junk nonstop, and focus on heart health a lot more. I have the strength now need to focus on mind health and heart health.)

• Being present in the moment with family, friends, self.

• Working on my faith and prayer life more.

• Stick to my routines even when I lose motivation.

Now this isn’t everything I’ve accomplished nor everything that i messed up with. It is just some highlights that have been in my thoughts recently. I encourage you all to take a moment and think about the good, the bad, and the ugly in your life before the new year starts. A refection on where to go next. Happy New Years to everyone. Stay safe and get ready for your best year yet!!!!

Cheers,
Rex Felixx

P.S. Drink all the champagne… unless you are preggo, or a child, then don’t drink all the champagne, instead eat all the corn, and spam.

Life is precious.

Life is so precious.

Everday we have is a blessing,

and often times we don’t realize it.

You can do awesome things in this world.

You were created for something special. I don’t know what that is for you, and chances are you may not know either. That doesn't mean you just avoid it all together.

Just start trying new things and see where it goes.

It may be messy and chaotic at first as you learn to grow. You will mess up, and mess up again. However don’t quit. Never quit pursuing your dreams. Try, try, and try again until finally you accomplish what is on your heart.

Life is so precious,

don’t waste away and never fulfill your potential.

Don’t let your life pass by.

.

Yours truly,

Rex Felixx

Hours and days

we throw away,

like trash in the gutter.

Life is precious

realize your greatness even when

others can’t see it… yet.

RF

Let's go fly a kite

So I know we are in the middle of winter, but with today being in the 50’s in Buffalo, it got me thinking of Spring. Flying kites is a great hobby for anyone. I haven’t flown a kite in a while, but this year I look forward to finding a kite and actually going to fly it high in the sky. It’s like kite flying is a lost art. I rarely see families take their children out on a windy Saturday and go hang out in the park. If anyone wants to join when this weather is back to being a breezy warm temperature, let me know. Who knows maybe we can even make it the monthly Kite Club, and make t-shirts. hahahaha

Fly so high ,

up in the sky.

In the white clouds,

no gravity,

no negativity,

won’t ever bring me down.

Fly away Kite

to far away lands

enjoy yourself

while you still can.

Cheers,

Rex Felixx

P.S. Anyone remember that Doug episode where he had to build a kite?… ah the nostalgia.

Christmas Time is here.

The evergreen smell is filling our house as we prepare to get ready for Christmas this year. I enjoy Christmas so much and I love spending time with my family. This year we get to wake up and see the face of our little Adalaide smiling at the sight of Christmas morning. (well probably drooling and crying because… she is a baby) Words can’t describe this upcoming feeling of wanting to start these new traditions with her. My whole life I got to enjoy the traditions of our family from being a little tike to being an adult. However, now we get to embrace new traditions and new joys of having a little one in our home on Christmas morning. It is a surreal feeling. I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and hope you keep up the traditions you had as a child every year. Enjoy the memories this upcoming holiday and be present in the moment. Social media should take a step back and really enjoy the company of others this weekend

Memories

come back into our head,

after the scents

of Gingerbread,

and carols of yesteryear

echoe in our ears.

Gather around the table,

and feast on the finest Roastbeast.

as merriment, happiness, and joy

converse among our family cheer.

No sorrow, no pain , no worry, no angst

let us hold off and have an armistice

until tomorrow or forever

Amen.

Cheers

Rex Felixx

I"m a little tea pot...

I’m a little teapot
Short and stout.
Here is my handle,
Here is my spout.
When I get all steamed up
Hear me shout:
Tip me over
And pour me out!

Never in a million years would I have thought I’d be a father of a tiny precious girl. The moment I saw her my heart exploded with all kinds of emotions and pure love. It made me realize more than ever that I’m the one who she will look up to. (literally and figuratively) I’ve been a big brother for a long time but to have a child of my own was so foreign to me and made my heart overflow with joy knowing I will be there for her no matter what.

Before having our little girl in our life, I thought I was responsible because I had a dog, and then two dogs. Hahaha man was I wrong. I can’t just leave some water and food out for her and be set for eight hours.

Yes there is chaos, and then more chaos trying to learn what to do with a 2 month old child, but man this ride is awesome. I realize I don’t have to be a perfect dad but I need to be there for the family and try my best. I mean I fail every single day and then mess up the next day. But I know I am trying as hard as I can. It’s really amazing and fun to see a tiny human grow right in front of our very eyes. I can’t wait to see where this new road takes us.

I'm the Big Teapot and she is the little Teapot.

Cheers ,

Rex Felixx

P.S. Yes,I still have our dogs and yes I still love them.

Rain, Rain, Go Away.

Early this week I wrote this poem. I love writing about nature and how it relates to us everyday. From using metaphors of sunshine or in this case rain and relating it back to our everyday life. I love using it as a muse. Well, here’s an inside look of Rex Felixx head when I was writing this poem.

Most of the time I love rainy days. i mean who doesn’t enjoy sitting on their porch and watching the storm clouds roll in? These past few years have been very hard for myself and for many people I have had conversations with. Chaos seems to be running rampant these days, and it seems that there isn’t much we can do about it. Well I want you to know that you are loved, and that these storms will pass soon enough. Remember never give up on life and never feel worthless. You were made for greatness and I want everyone who reads this to know that. Forget all the chaos and know that simple fact.

You have worth.

You have value.

You are awesome!

Keep on holding on and strengthening that foundation, because when your current storm in life passes by remember another is waiting around the corner. It’s better to be prepared than be left out in the cold.

With Love,

Rex Felixx

P.S If you ever need to talk let me know.