by Rita Hudgens | Apr 24, 2018
Tired, frustrated, over-worked and underpaid – these were words that often described my life as a young mom. Being a stay at home mom came with a unique set of emotional challenges. I liken it to pulling a little red wagon uphill. Life Journey As with all adventures,...
by Rita Hudgens | Mar 20, 2018
Barcelona, Spain The year was 1992 and I was glued to my television set anticipating the evening broadcast of the Summer Olympics from Barcelona, Spain. I had been waiting all day to see the 400-meter semi-finals. A close race was expected but no one predicted that...
by Rita Hudgens | Feb 20, 2018
I was standing confidently on the edge of a very steep cliff overlooking the breathtaking Pacific Bay 80 feet below me. With adrenaline rushing through my body, my feet were firmly planted on the ledge between the famous two cliffs in Acapulco, Mexico known as La...
by Rita Hudgens | Jan 22, 2018
Yesterday, after my workout, I stopped by Chipotle to grab a quick lunch. Sitting at the table next to me was a family of 4: a mom, dad, and their two kids. The boy was around 9 years old and the girl was slightly older – she looked to be about 12. The parents...
by Rita Hudgens | Dec 21, 2017
Perhaps it was the early morning workout in a new city or maybe I was having a blonde moment. Either way, I was stuck in a parking lot exit terminal at the Garden Walk in Anaheim, California after finishing up a workout. I was trying to insert my ticket into the...