Another year.... Time to reflect.

Hey guys!!!

WHAT A YEAR!

Another year to be alive.

Another year to dream!
Life really is amazing.

Cheers to this year,

And
Cheers to the next year.

Although every year is awesome, I always want more. I always want to keep on growing.

In this last week of 2023, I think it is a good idea to sit and reflect on this past year.

Take a look at all the goals you have accomplished, (congratulate yourself, reward yourself)

Also review the goals you failed to achieve.( why did you fail? What support do I have?)

In 2024 may you continue to go after your dreams and goals and don’t dwell on your failures and shortcomings.
Take a long look in the mirror and ask yourself.

“How am I going to live this life to the fullest?”

“What do I want to achieve in 2024?”

“How can i achieve these goals?”

Goout there and be awesome!!!
Change the world!

Don’t give up on your dreams in this life,

otherwise you may be sitting there breathing but you aren't truly living.

Cheers,

Rex Felix

P.S Bring me some figgy pudding

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.

Milkkkkkkkkkkkkkk...

Got milk?

Those commercials from the 90’s were awesome. I remember the one where the guy was in a hospital bed with a full body cast and he saw a pile of cookies placed on table next to him. He ended up eating the whole plate of cookies but had no milk. I think he ended up choking on the cookies and then went to heaven. Seriously, youtube it. It’s a crazy commercial probably banned in 15 countries. I mean even as a kid watching it, i’m thinking to myself, “Can they show this on tv?” The nineties were a whole different world.

Now where was I? Oh yes, milk is the best! It is so much better than drinking water or drinking butter. I literally could drink it all day if I couId. I have never tried the drinking a gallon of milk challenge, but I think I could do it. If I had a whole box of Oreos to go alongside it. Nothing is better than oreos and milk. I mean nothing at all.

NOTHING!

Well on that note, I think I made myself thirsty. I guess it’s time I go down and grab a tall glass of whole milk.

Now. don’t look at me weird because I drink whole milk. It’s the perfection in a glass.

Before I go, I’ll leave you with some words of wisdom from the coolest milk drinker ever.

“ I see you're drinking 1%. Is that 'cause you think you're fat? 'Cause you're not. You could be drinking whole if you wanted to.” - Napoleon Dynamite

Cheers,

Rex Felixx

What was I doing?

An elephant never forgets, but a Rex Felixx always does. I noticed recently that I have not been able to remember as well as I have in the past. (I mean I am 35 now so I am pretty old) I’m not sure if its because I keep so much information on my phone that I don’t need to remember as much. Or I have too much information hitting me 24/7 that I can’t process it as quickly or retain as much as I want to.

I want to be able to remember memories and important dates in my head up until i’m into my nineties. I have to start thinking about using my brain to work it out and push it to remember more. I have seen supplements and other products used to help increase memory strength. I also noticed crossword puzzles or other mind games that can potentially help. If anyone has any other remedies that they use or solutions let me know. I also feel like it is hard to gauge if I am retaining more information after doing mind exercises. It’s not like training in the gym where you can work at a certain muscle group and see results. That could be a reason why I struggle with trying new ways to help with my memory. It harder to see results or even notice the results. I’m open to anything and everything. The mind is a terrible thing to waste, and we all want to remember as much as we can for as long we can.

Cheers,

Rex Felixx

P.S. Anyone know where I left my car keys?

Thankful... Thanks... Thank you...

I am thankful today

for all the people

who I interact with on a day to day.

The people who are family , friends, and everyone who is

close by

or far, far away.

I smile ear to ear knowing you have a place

in my heart and life right now.

Life is so much more enjoyable

when I have you there,

and it would be oh so miserable

without your smiling faces.

Thank you for this chaotic life

I call my own, even when I feel mad or all alone.

Every moment has a time and place,

we should all embrace.

Soon enough it will all be forgotten,

or stored away on the lonely shelves of our memories.

Thank you for the burdens I have each day,

and the inevitable joys that approach after the stress and turmoil phase.

If I never felt the storms and rain,

how could I ever appreciate the sunny day’s rays?

Take time this Holiday weekend to enjoy the moments

and create the best memories!

Cheers ,

Rex Felixx

P.S eat all the food and sleep as much as you like.

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.

Let's get some shoes.

I never knew how much I loved walking and running until I got back to doing it. I just started doing 3 miles a day and it has really made a difference so far. It clears your head so much and lets you think clearly and explore places you normally wouldn’t due to the high speed we drive. It makes time slow down and helps you reset.

I’m not going to say I’m the world’s best walker or marathon runner (with my flat feet and no arches, I’d probably never make the 26.2 finish line), but I do think it’s a great way to destress. If work is bogging you down, or your relationships are on the fritz, take a walk and breathe some fresh air. This won’t solve your problems, but it may help you regain focus and take a step back so that you can solve the puzzle.

Give it a try today, you won’t regret it.

Here’s a thought I had yesterday from my jog.

Most of my worries

Melt right away

When I lace up

My Chuck Taylors

And walk a mile a day.

…Always write down your thoughts when you walk or run. Creativity can spark at any time.

Cheers,

Rex Felixx

Planksss

I love exercising a lot. Mostly heavylifitng and strength training. Don‘t ask me to run a marathon though, I’d probably fall over and roll off a cliff. Haha. But if you want me to lift a fridge, sure, I’ll be right over. One thing I can’t stand doing is planks. Planks are the worst. I mean it sounds like it should be pretty easy. 1 minute isn’t that long. A walk in the park some would say. You just stand still, no big deal.

Nope, nope, nope! Time freezes whenever I try to do it. It’s worse than watching water boil. Go ahead give it try today. I dare you to do a 1 minute plank today. Then tomorrow give it a try for 2 minutes. It will crush you into oblivion. I think it’s a good thing to do something that makes you feel uncomfortable. To put yourself out there and try something new. If planks aren’t your thing, then give it a try. If you’re a weirdo and loves to plank for 20 minutes, then try something else that makes you uncomfortable.

Goals for week:

(with as little rest as possible)

Day 1: 1 minute plank

Day 2: 2 minute plank

Day 3: 3 minute plank

Your body will despise you in the moment then love you later.

“The more you seek the uncomfortable,

the more you will become comfortable.” Connor McGregor

Cheers,

Rex Felixx

P.S. I love all training ideas let me know any good ideas yall have.

Even when the claws dig deep...

Claws digging deep,

Tearing and crushing,

Never any sleep.

Holding me down,

Harder to breathe,

Feeling my lungs squeeze.

Blurry vision,

Losing hope,

Crushed beneath its mighty weight.

Weathered and worn,

Beaten and torn,

Remember,

It’s not over yet,

until you hear the heavenly horns, mourn.

Lately life has been crushing me with her mighty claws, strangling me and holding me down. she’s relentless and won’t let me breathe. It’s strange how sometimes life can be so awesome and wonderful and then in a blink it can change rapidly and dramatically. Like a wool sweater unravelling right before you go out the door for a first date, or treading water while your cramps increase, then a great white shark is right underneath. In these instances of rapid change and chaos all around you. I want you to know that it will get better. Life will get better. Whether it’s trouble at work, or failing at school, or feeling worthless and used, YOU ARE AMAZING! Keep being your awesome, positive self, keep learning how to adapt to this awful chaos. Don’t let these present moments define your future self. Don’t let life beat you and pin you down forever.

Keep Fighting,

Keep crawling,

Never stop trying!

Whatever pain you are going through remember you can do it.

Peace out,

Rex Felixx