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Zumba Ronnie’s 2 Hour Zumba Party Recap

The 2 Hour Zumba Party that took place yesterday at Rogers Park was SO MUCH FUN!!! It did not even feel like two hours of working out. It was definitely a party!

Zumba Ronnie is a pro at putting together these fun events. She was the host and had several guest instructors come help party with her. I was really excited to be one of her guest instructors! 🙂 I loved the other instructors’ energy + routines — FeliciaLance Zumba RoseJerod were definitely inspirational + motivational! And even though I was scared to battle — that was one of the funnest moments. The gym was pretty crowded… There were vendors and lots of Zumba Wear available for purchase.

One of my fave numbers was when Zumba Ronnie and her ZCrew *slayed* Beyonce’s Formation!

All the party-goers were so nice and ready to jam! No drama — just good old fashion fun with a whole lot of sweat! Another awesome part about this party was the live DJ — DJ Proyet — who was playing all of our songs… As well as all the lovely friends I made because of our love of Zumba Fitness!

Partial Playlist (what I can remember and not in any specific order):

  • Macarena – ZIN 64
  • Tippy Toe – ZIN 58
  • Shawty Got Moves – Get Cool
  • Another One Bites the Dust – ZIN 63
  • Mas Que Nada – Sergio Mendes
  • I Love Salsa – N’Klabe
  • Shaggy – I Got You
  • Wining Train – Mr. Vegas
  • It Takes Two – Rob Base + DJ EZ Rock
  • Bicicleta – Carlos Vives + Shakira
  • Formation – Beyonce
  • Gimme Dat – Ciara
  • The Bruk Out Song – RDX
  • Desde Esa Noche – ZIN 63
  • Baby Hello – Wande Coal
  • The Water Dance – Chris Porter
  • 24K Magic – Bruno Mars

I cannot wait for the next event! ^_^

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

Date Night: Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant

A couple of weeks ago, I had a date night at Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant in Downtown LA. Travelzoo has a lot of local deals and I purchased the $39 — Japanese Dinner w/Striking 21st-Floor Views, Reg. $70 deal a few months ago. We ended up ordering more than the $70-worth of food/drink and had to pay an automatic 20% gratuity of what the original bill would have been (without discount). So the Travelzoo deal was more like a $30 off the total bill.

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

The atmosphere at the bar was very intimate and sexy…

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

I think these are wine and sake racks… Towards the entrance of the restaurant.

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

The beautiful view from the 21st floor where the restaurant is located… I loved it!

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

My date ordered the Wild Berry Martini — Tantalizing mix of Belvedere Vodka, mixed with Dekuyper Wildeberry liqueur muddled with fresh berries — but replaced the vodka with tequila. I ordered the Lychee Mojito — Nice pour of Bacardi Superior Rum, fresh splash of Hana Lychee Sake finished with fresh mint and lychee fruit… There was even a sugar cane and beautiful flower…

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

Takami Edamame — Sautéed soy beans in garlic, butter & soy sauce… Cannot really go wrong with garlic + butter + soy sauce…

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice — Crispy rice cakes topped with spicy tuna, avocado & jalapeño… We ordered this based on the positive Yelp recommendations.

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

Seared Yellowtail with Diced Chiles — Yellowtail sashimi topped with diced jalapeño chiles, seared with a ponzu olive oil… This was one of our favorite bites! Mmmm!

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

21st Roll — Snow crab legs around spicy tuna, king crab & avocado with sweet creamy sauces…

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

Lemon Albacore Roll — Spicy tuna roll with cucumber wrapped with albacore & lemon slices… Another one of my favorites! This was so refreshing — especially with the thin slices of lemon.

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

Richmade Travelzoo Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant Dinner in Downtown LA

All in all, it was a great date experience. The food was yummy and we did not feel too full when we left… I don’t think we will go back anytime soon just because LA has so many other dining experiences and I’d like to discover them!

Mr. Vegas – Bruk It Down – Dancehall Funk class

I just saw artistpush’s post about Mr. Vegas – Bruk It Down’s reggae music video… Which led me to investigate further on YouTube. I found a class I would totally check out.

Maybe one night when I am bored, I will try to learn these moves since there is a tutorial! *Yes* 😀

Or maaaybe… Maaaaybe even take a Dancehall Funk class since it’s in North Hollywood!

Culver City Stairs

Culver City Stairs with Jess

I had an awesome workout session with my fitspirational friend, Jess, this past Saturday! We attacked the steps in Culver City — Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook. We did not count the steps, nor did we time ourselves. But we got a nice little outdoor workout in and since we both go to the gym, doing some fitness activity was definitely a nice change in scenery.

Culver City Stairs

I felt pretty lazy, but Jess pushed me and we hiked those stairs not once, not twice, but three times! It’s good to workout with someone who is going to challenge you. I believe when we come back, she may want to go up the stairs five times! o_O

Culver City Stairs

The best part about these steps? The beautiful view at the top (even with the smoggy L.A. air)…

Culver City Stairs

My legs are sore, yet I still look forward to going back!