Jes Sofia Says...

Grief & Loss

2013-04-27T11:32:00.000-07:00

Losing someone I've noticed has been very hard in this lifetime. We miss the essence of the person, the moments spent and we morn the future we hoped with the person. We will no longer see them.

Something I've also learned is the grieving of the person has different stages in life. Why am I writing about this? Well, we have had a loss in my family and recently a few losses in this country and its hard. But more so, to actually have knowledge of what you are going through when you loose someone also helps. These feelings are called the stages of grief. The reason why this is good to know because it helps you understand and it takes away the feeling that your are going "crazy" when all you are doing is grieving.

Now Before I tell you about these stages I must tell you that there are more ways to feel grief, its not just because you loose someone. This happens when you loose a friend, when you break up with someone, and I'm going to be true to my personality right now... moving up in the world.

There are 5 stages most human go through when they morn someone.

1 Denial	It’s a defense mechanism and perfectly natural.
2 Anger	Anger can be seen in many forms ways. This all depends on a person, it can range from not saying anything to hurting themselves, to hurting other. Or Isolating. Everyone deals with sadness in their own way.
3 Bargaining	Asking God to bring them back. This is where a person ask for their loved one back. They beg God to bring them back or they even try to bargain their pain to go away.
4 Depression	Depression is actually a clump of symptoms (sadness, not being able to eat or sleep, weight gain, loss, anger, isolation, loss of concentration, feeling hopeless and helpless, can't control negative thinking, irritable, short-tempenred, reckless behavior, thoughts of not worth living). Note: This can be different for children.
5 – Acceptance	Some emotional detachment and objectivity. This can happen before or after someone has gone out of your life.

One of the biggest things that you have to remember is that everyone lives and dies. Death is not something that we can avoid. HOWEVER, life and LIVING is something you can ENJOY.

Life is a piece of cake. Making the cake has a process. Going through this will help you get through.

Smile (If you want)

Jes Sofia

"Sit at the Table." @SherylSandberg.

2013-04-13T22:43:00.002-07:00

I was listening to Sheryl Sandberg and became even more Inspired! I love what I do already! I now have another Goal to add... Meet and Sit at the Table with @SherylSandberg.

This is why:

Be Empowered. Be happy. Do what you love to do!

Smile (if you want)

Jes Sofia

How to Lose Weight: The real Math...Jes' Thoughts

2013-03-28T21:08:00.000-07:00

So yesterday I so happen to be at the LEAD Summit in San Bernardino and Long and behold an awesome math teacher spoke about how Math is soooo important when it comes to education because it helps. Which is funny because an awesome person sent me this video a few days ago and I loved how this was explained. You see... I'm in the process of working on my core body so I can one day again play volleyball. I know... How can someone with a Degenerative Disc Disorder play volleyball?!! Same question as how can someone who couldn't feel or walk with her legs... walk? Answer...one can jump hurdles when we place our minds to it.

Well, if I do it right and I tighten up my core I can at least play ever so often.

Any who, I was looking at this last night again and I loved it. I found this Math explained video to be interesting... I got edumicated. It gave me a better understanding on how I can continue to work on my body, how to be patient and not expect rapid results. I'm working hard for me and it is awesome as I am expecting to be core strong soon enough. I am EXCITED!

So here you go... watch the video up top. It will give you a better perspective on how to lose weight the healthy way... all explained with good science...and math. :-)

Slowly but surely.

Smile (if you want),

Jes Sofia

Mental Health, Personal Hygiene, Make-up & Style

2013-03-11T01:07:00.000-07:00

There is something interesting about having a bad day, more interesting when that bad day can turn into a good day just because you spruced yourself up a little.

Hygiene

Personal hygiene is a frequent topic I ask when someone is sad, down, low… you name it. Why? Because usually when people are not taking care of their physical, they are not doing well inside either. Have you had days where you just don’t want to shower and you want to stay on the couch because you are in a funk? That is what I am talking about… not always a good smelling thing eh?

You see, taking care of your personal hygiene is VERY important because It can help you feel good about yourself. It helps you not smell so others won’t look at your weird for smelling so bad, which helps decrease you feeling insecure. When you comb your hair and brush your teeth you are telling yourself that you are working to make yourself look good. You are showing yourself that you care about you. It is a habit that can happen.

Make-Up & Style

Dressing up can also help bring that bad day into a good day. If you are a lady you can wear some make up (if you’re into that). Some Covergirl make-up can help with that along with some sweet mascara and some lipstick.

Ladies: You can dress up; use up your girl/woman card. Some cute bangles, some popping’ heals and your dreaded day becomes an “oh cool, this is cute day.”

Sometimes simple things are good for you. It helps bring back that smile, uplift you through feeling beautiful in and out.

Men: Try a nice suit, or slacks and a button down. It’s nice to look good once in a while. If you’re in a job that doesn’t allow a button down, wear that smile and help increase that confidence. You can always look good if you want to.

So Next time you are feeling low, sad or just in a funk, try sprucing yourself up! It doesn’t hurt, it can help.

Hope you have a beautiful day.

Smile (if you want)

Jes Sofia

When too much is too much

2013-02-25T23:30:00.000-08:00

Looks like there are times where there is too much going on. We say yes to a lot and at the end of the day we need to learn to say NO. This yes thing in turn causes us stress. Did you know that stress can cause health issues? Stress is known to be associated with affecting your overall health.
Some issues that can come about stress are:

Mental health disorders, like depression and anxiety
High Blood Pressure
Obesity
Abnormal heart beats
Heart disease
High blood pressure
and other issues.

WHY can stress cause this? Hormones. The body responds to stress by emitting stress hormones. All the flight or fight hormones come out and make things happen... stuff we don't want to happen (see list above).

So what can you do to help decrease this stress thing?

I can tell you from my experience what I have done:

You can say NO to things. Saying Yes to everything will take a toll.
You can make a few nights where you vegg. (I make these days Catching up with Books and DVR nights)
You can stop, sit and breath (in through your nose, out through your mouth)
You can exercises: YOGA! #dailywalks
You can do things that make you happy.
You can catch up and talk with your friend on the phone.
Go out with your friends.
You can write in your journal.
Massage...
Dude... the list is long.

The point is that you do things that don't cause you stress. If you are stressing over what to do to not have stress, then stop and just sit down and do nothing. Oooh Child! you need to relax before you get to the Wren & Stimpy pic. I hope this reminds you that its ok to sit and chill.

I'm off to chill more now.

Smile (if you want),

Jes Sofia

Before the Guards come into schools: A STRONG suggestion

2013-01-23T18:54:00.001-08:00

I’m all for helping our children be and feel safe. I am glad that there will be more safety with our children at their schools.

With that said. I have a few concerns.

One concern being that I have not heard how the children will be introduced to having gun-carrying guards at schools. You see, for many children having a cop, military or what not in the school is cool. However, as all children are wiser than adults sometimes, they pair armed guard with danger and their minds wonder. How do I know, I work with them, and I’ve been asked about it already.

For many children, school is one of the safest places to be. They are young; they have no cares in the world, as children should feel safe and free.

So -- coming from the Child and Family Psychotherapist perspective here… Adding guards to a school may negatively and also positively influence a child’s innocence. I’m not saying that this is certain and it will happen. However, I am saying that there needs to be a plan in place where we prepare the children and their parents before the armed guards show up to the school for an extended stay.

Why?

This will allow the children to know what is going on. I know you hated not knowing what was going on and wondered why things where growing up…. Well guess what? Children now a day like to know too and feel the same way we did when they are not told things. Children are to be respected. You want the children to respect the armed guards? Then respect them; by informing the students and parents you will be doing so. Also, you may be able to decrease the anxiety some children may have due to seeing armed guards.

As for the long terms effects, educating children of the armed guards, letting them ask questions will allow for rapport to be built with the children and armed guards. This will help them feel even safer and know that the guards are there to protect them. Children will know who to go to in case of an emergency. We need the children to feel safe, not to wonder or obtain wrong information as to why they are “really” there. Children have a big imagination, I’m very sure they will make up stories, but having them hear the right answers will help decrease the fears and possible anxiety.

Telling children about the change will allow for more communication, less fear and less anxiety. Therefore, I do hope that a procedure of some sort is ready before implementing the guards. I hope this is given to the teachers, school psychologist, mental health therapist and so on… but most of all, to the parents. Because some parents don’t even know what is going on or how to talk to the children about what is going on, let alone, they having to explain it to the children as their children ask question.

Long term Concerns

There may be children who can be traumatized, and keeping in mind that this may also trigger teachers and staff. So it will be best to have a plan for the teachers and staff also. I honestly can’t wait to hear it, so we can get this going ASAP.

Also, money wise, preparing will help with long lasting effects (trauma). If children are not prepared this might mean more teens in trouble and jail. Which means later down the line, more adults who have issues to deal and work through. But then again, that’s with almost everyone now a days…but if we can help prevent this, which would be great. My last concern would be what will be said in this plan, because we don’t want to scare the kids… So these are just something to think about.

These are some of my concerns. Overall, good job in keeping our children safe. We need it.

Smile (if you want)

Jes Sofia

Note: this is my mind at work here...

Gained a lot.

2013-01-19T06:27:00.000-08:00

I have to say, I am very happy that I ran for delegate, didn't get the title but gained a lot!

I gained experience for my next race. I gained a voice where no one knew me and was able to inform people Quien (who) I am. I gained confidence in my abilities to speak in public even more. I gained experience, education, sanity and understanding.

I also learned how people “play politics.” And how what my mother always told me, “When someone says something to you about anyone else, wait think and then respond accordingly with out demeaning them like they did with you or the other person. Always lift people up, never speak ill about others.” Will allow you to keep your grace and calm.

If you only knew the back scenarios, drama and intensity amongst runners… Yeah, Those show Scandal or Revenge would love to have a scene like this one… or maybe the Office? LOL

I also learned how to knock on this specific door so It can open.

I have to say...don't be afraid of failure, be afraid to the what ifs...

So get out and do something good. Never say Never, as Justin Bibber would sing and my niece would dance to… (OMGOSH she’s got that fever, no joke… SMH). You would be surprised how many “never” I’ve negated these past few years.

Side Note total 180 here…

ALSO, While I'm at it here... for you Journalist out there writing... (yes, I’m blogger) when speaking about a person with a mental illness, you can say mental illness. Don’t be afraid of saying it, your not hurting anyone. If you say a person with an illness has health, then you are pretty much negating the fact that they have something. Gracias.

Smile (If you want)

Jes Sofia

Jessica Sofia Valle for Delegate.

2012-12-29T17:39:00.001-08:00

Hello My Friends, I am running for Delegate in California's Assembly District 54. Exciting! Please Visit, share and Like Jessica Sofia Valle for Delegate.

I’m running to make #Health and #Mental Health advocacy visible in our district and in California.

As an ADEM, I will utilize Strategic Social Media to help advocate for matters such as Health and Mental Health, to help gain access to our people with in our Democratic Party. I have the knowledge, skills and background to help with such needs. I am Founder and Owner of Bloggers of Health, a social media company. I'm director of LATISM LA, (Latinos in Social Media in Los Angeles). I'm on the National Board of National Latina Business Women's association as their Health and wellness chair and I'm a Clinician (psychotherapist). Looking to help the Los Angeles County.

When you Vote for me on, the election weekend of January 12th-13th, 2013, you will allow me to continue to make these goal happen.

1. I will be representing the 54th district Assembly District constituency at 2013 and 2014 State Democratic Conventions.
2. I will be able to Elect Party officers
3. Promote the California Democratic Party agenda
4. Endorse candidates for statewide, legislative and congressional office
and
5. Vote to endorse resolutions and ballot measures

I look forward to your support!

Thank you,

Smile (if you want)

Jes Sofia

Are you Part of the The 54th Assembly District?

This District encompasses all or part of the Los Angeles communities of Baldwin Hills, the Crenshaw District, Culver City, West Los Angeles, portions of Mar Vista, Westwood, Cheviot Hills, Holmby Hills, portions of Century City, Leimert Park, Windsor Hills, Ladera Heights, Little Ethiopia, the Fairfax District and South Los Angeles.

Kids Fundrasing: PiggyBackr

2012-12-26T20:34:00.000-08:00

I had the pleasure of meeting my friend Jennifer a few years back. She is such an amazing person. She went out and created her own business. Works for herself and on top of that helps Kids! She is part of Piggybackr. It’s an application that helps kids fundraise. I thought this was so awesome. She is actually looking to work with kids who fundraise.

If your child is looking for funding for their sports or events, please sign up to Piggybackr.

" ..It’s easy peasy to get your page up and start. We're here to help though. The whole point is to help coach the kids how to be successful at fundraising." Jennifer Argüello

Check them out!

Smile (if you want)

Jes Sofia

Re: #CTKids, The need for Mental Health Services.

2012-12-17T13:46:00.001-08:00

I wrote this on my Facebook the day after the Elementary Shooting in Connecticut. I'm hoping you read this and remind yourself that there are people who want to help you and your children.

Post:

A reminder to follow your instinct, to obtain help for your children when you know something is wrong. If you are going through a situation...asking for help and obtaining mental health services is your strong choice. You do have an instinct, use it. Obtain services to allow children to express their thoughts and feelings and help prevent situations like today. As a child and Family psychotherapist, I can tell you, I work with kids on a daily basis and weather you believe it or not, children do listen through the walls, know what is going on when you choose to argue or fight "quietly." Children feel when they don't get enough attention and you are busy working all day. Children are the yous of tomorrow. Obtaining services only means you are doing everything in your power to make sure your kids gets all the help in this world to become a better person. And you have to be an active part of treatment, you cannot send children to us and expect us to fix them...you have to be an active participant in your child's treatment. #mentalhealth

I'm sad every time I think about it,

Jes Sofia

Covergirl on My Birthday!

2012-12-16T22:40:00.000-08:00

This year My Make-up for my Birthday was by CoverGirl.

I used:

Professional Loose Powder

COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Bronzer

LashBlast Volume Mascara

Eye Enhancers 3-Kit Shadows

Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner

COVERGIRL Queen Collection Lasting Lip Pencil

Wetslicks Amazemint Lipgloss

This was the Outcome:

Thanks CoverGirl for such great Products!

Smile (If you want)

Jes Sofia

Jes’ Notes for the Conference call with Latino Leaders: #My2K

2012-12-12T05:59:00.002-08:00

Jes’ Notes for the Conference call with Latino Leaders:

w/ President Barack Obama, Director of Domestic Policy Cecilia Muñoz, and Director of Public Engagement Jon Carson

Priorities of The President: Education, Jobs in the economy, Health Care, Immigration reform – Hispanic American (advance the interest of the community drives the nation)

LATINOS drive the labor 60% of the country population (2005-2050)

Latino Wealth 66% decline through 2005-2009 – We were hit hard. That’s what was happening when the president took office, this decline was already happening.

The success of the Hispanic community – the success of the country- if we thrive, the nation thrives.

This country will be the economic leader for the next decade. But we have to put in effort to make sure that this is our countries job.

Friday’s Employments reports: for the past 33 straight months added private sector jobs.

The last thing we can do is allow letting TAX increase for the Latino families as it Affects 99% of Latino families.

Unemployment –has come down 10% which has come down from 13% of its high of the recession; it still high from the national average.

The Tax increase would Affect 98% Americans, 97% percent of small business, 99% of Hispanic Americas from seeing their taxes go up at the end of the year.

We can reduce that in a way that is consistent with our values. There is no reason that we cannot do this tomorrow.

Fiscal Cliff ? President is committed to compromise- there are forms showing how this could be done: HERE.

Have Big Business Leaders and CEOs that are saying that the tax rates on top need to increase (Marriott, AT&T and Goldman Saks) in order to reduce the deficit.

Voices:

It’s an important time to acknowledge that our voices matter. As a community we have the power to do so.

We cannot do a top-down approach like we had in the brush admin. We saw and used it and it didn’t work.

Important: Senate has already passed a bill last July- the senate was able to pass the bill and the People told them to be asked to act and they did act.

Student loans were said to double, but the people spoke and when the president had a voice and spoke up in to order to keep interest rates student loans to not double to listen, they listened. We can do the same.

Hispanic Families of a home income of 43K a year would see their income taxes raise $2,200 for the average family.

Now, 3.6 mil working Hispanic Americas, with roughly 6.3 mil Hispanic American children would be hit by the Child Tax credit and the earned income tax credit would be hit, going back to what they were before the president the president improved them earlier in his term.

Spoke about: Head start, Pell Grant Program, and Affordable Care Act

Small business owners are particularly concerned because the families would not have that funding to spend; this would be Devastating to the retail center that is mostly run by Hispanics.

President Obama Spoke:

“Latinos will continue to drive the force of the Labor Force” – President Barack Obama

“200 Billion less consumer spending and that is bad for business, big or small” –President Barack Obama

“Business and families need a sense of security by having this resolved.” – President Barack Obama

Tell the People, Let them know. Ask them to tell the White House:

***

What is at stake for me:

I would not be able to help my New Business to help create jobs.

I would have to cut down on how I help Kids and families in the community. Would not be able to afford all my tools to help with thier sessions.

I'd have to be on a tight budget when it comes to the little things.

Comfort? ummm yeah what is that? LOL

***

SO, What is at stake for you?

Let us know HERE or Leave a Comment.

Smile (If you want)

Jes Sofia

Bloggers of Health gets a Google Interview!

2012-12-11T19:12:00.001-08:00

Today! I was there Representing LATISM LA, NLBWA and BsOH.

I was so happy when I was asked: Can I interview you as a Latina Business owner?

BUT OF COURSE Google!

So today, at the Los Angeles Google Event #googleLA, I was interveiwd, asked questions about My Buisnes Bloggers of Health!

How exciting right?!

Here are some pics!

Jes and the AMAZING Google HOLA Team!

CEO of Bloggers of Health Jes Sofia Valle, LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and Google's Best Eliana Murrillo

About to Interview with Alex Acosta

Smile (if you want)

Jes Sofia

Re-Post: The Middle-Class Tax Cuts’ Impact on HISPANIC-AMERICAN FAMILIES

2012-12-10T08:37:00.003-08:00

Today on a Conference call with President Barack Obama, we Latino Leaders were asked to help find out: What does #MY2K means for you? How will an income TAX rise of 2K affect you?

Please leave your message on this post or the Link Below.

I know what how 2K can help me in my everyday household... I can only imagine how much this will help others. Please tell your story on how 2K will help your household, your family, and your life to the White House: HERE

Help make some Change.

Smile (if you want)

Jes Sofia

People go through a lot on the Holidays

2012-12-05T09:57:00.000-08:00

People go through a lot in the holidays...

We have shopping, fighting with someone who took the last toy, we have parents and kids getting silly, we have pumpkin pie fights (LOL), flour in the kitchens fights for fun. We have work, vacation, planning vacations, cleaning the house, being with kids, what else? (let me know, I'd love to make the list bigger)...

It is the season where you remember your family, friends, loved ones, losses, sad, happy, joy filled, wacky moments you spent with you family and friends. A lot of people tend to reflect on the past and tend to stay there for a while.

If you have happy memories, enjoy them.

If you feel like you are having harsh memories, Remind yourself of this:

You are able to read this blog right now, think about the fact that you are blessed to be. Plain and simple. Being is a miracle for us everyday. If we didn't have air, we could not be.

Everyday is a blessing.

I have to be thankful for your support, your reads and your likes. I appreciate you.

I'm making rum balls this holiday... will place the recipe out soon!

To Life!

Cheers,

Smile (if you want)

Jes Sofia

RAV4

2012-11-28T22:06:00.000-08:00

Looking for something to give your Loved one for the Holiday?

Check out the New RAV4.

http://www.toyota.com/upcoming-vehicles/rav4/

Text4baby and a lullaby from Tyrese!

2012-11-14T23:39:00.002-08:00

Text4baby has an exciting new contest that we wanted to share with you readers! Any mom or mom-to-be who enrolls in text4baby between November 14, 2012 to December 14, 2012, with the code FEELRICH, is entered to win a lullaby from Tyrese or a year’s supply of Johnson’s Baby products!

Details: One lucky text4baby mom will be selected to win the grand prize of a personal lullaby for her baby sung by 40x Platinum, Grammy-nominated multi-platinum R&B artist Tyrese and produced by Grammy Award winning producer and Co-Founder of Feel Rich Foundation, Quincy Jones III (QD3). Tyrese will Skype with the winning mom to learn about all about the baby, and then work with QD3 to write and record a song that highlights all of the wonderful things about the baby, such as physical traits, personality, special milestones and hopes and dreams for baby’s future.

First runner-up mom will be selected to receive a year’s supply of Johnson’s Baby products, courtesy of text4baby’s Founding Sponsor Johnson & Johnson.

Instructions: Sign-up for free for text4baby through the online form (www.text4baby.org) or by texting “BABY” to 511411 on your cell phone. Once enrolled, you will be asked via text to provide a participant code. Enter participant code “FEELRICH” to submit your name into the contest.

Visit www.text4baby.org/feelrich or the page on our NEW mobile site www.text4b.org/feelrich for details and contest rules.

#Sandy - Find out how to help

2012-11-08T15:14:00.001-08:00

<a href="http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Weather/Hurricane/sandy.shtml"> Government Resources to Help You Recover from Hurricane Sandy</a>

Find a Volunteer Opportunity - Disaster Prepgreat free widgetsWidgetboxMore info

#Ivotebecause...

2012-11-05T22:18:00.002-08:00

I'm a woman with morals. I'm also an independent woman. I am a woman who has pre-existing conditions. I am a woman who loves to be able to work and be the boss. I am the woman who loves other cultures. I am a woman who knows God LOVES us ALL. I am a woman who does not want to go back to the 50's because I like me now. I am a woman who knows I am no one to throw the first stone and judge because we...were given our own will. I am a woman who believes that Unions should have a voice. I am a woman who is God Fearing. I am a woman who went to Planned Parenthood when she had no insurance to get treated by amazing Doctors. I'm a woman who is into science who knows that one day my daily arthritic pain will be cured with research. I am a woman. I am a woman that is voting to re-elect president OBAMA.

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Jes Sofia

The need for #Health and #Sustainability

2012-10-31T21:05:00.000-07:00

In my thoughts...

I'm amazed that people are quick to judge about health and green. In the current elections I hear that we (middle class, low SES) do not need health and green from the Romey's party...

I read how Obama wants to create more jobs, for us to be greener and have access to health. To create MORE Jobs in this country. Yet, other people (some Romney supporters) negate that fact that we need Health and Green in your lives. This is what it comes down to if you think with logic.

Well-- here is your warning people. This earth is closing in and if we continue without the GREEN initiatives, we won't be at all WAY sooner than later. #Sandy was a warning... It’s time for you to Take Action!

And regarding health, think populations, not just about yourself. How many people can we help with ObamaCare? Answer: A LOT! Stop being selfish when it comes to allowing the poor, the middle class, you and me have access to health.

November 6, 2012 is around the corner! And please don't forget GREEN and HEALTH are at stake…

Help keep this world Healthy and Sustainable.

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Side Note:

I'm amazed on how Humans can be so resilient in this world. It gets me every time, though my heart is filled with positivity and hope. They/We Go through soooo much and are able to stand together and Make a difference in each other’s life. My heart gets torn just a little bit more when I see the devastation that #Sandy did in the east coast... and in the pictures, the tears in people eyes make me tear up too. God continue to bless you and allow you to use the strength you already have.

xoxo- Jes Sofia Valle

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Jes Sofia

LATISM and Johnson & Johnson

2012-10-31T16:10:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wondered what Johnson & Johnson does?

This year I was a the LATISM (Latinos in social media) Conference and J&J where there!!
I was so happy to see them on being part of this Conference. Something I did not know is that J&J is also Neutragena. I was soooo amazed as I have written before, I love!!! Love !! Love!! Neutragena as I've been using it since I was 13 years old.

I also learned that they have awesome initiatives going on ALL OVER the world!

This is some of what they do:

Saving & Improving LivesWe support programs for women and children who struggle to survive in places with limited health care, education or social support.

Building Health Care CapacityWe partner with respected groups to build the skills of people who serve community health needs, primarily through education.

Preventing DiseasesWe work with communities to prevent chronic disease like HIV/AIDS and diabetes, and help people cope with the stigmas of disease and mental illness.

I'm always amazed on how wonderful and giving J&J is to the community. I acknowledged their efforts and defiantly would like to work with them.

Thank you for being part of our communites and for being part of LATISM. www.latism.org

@Barackobama Thoughts on #Sandy

2012-10-30T10:00:00.000-07:00

Send out

"Jessica --

This is a serious storm, but we are going to do what it takes to keep people safe and secure, and make sure the communities affected get the assistance they need. FEMA is working with state and local governments to respond effectively. We all owe a debt of thanks to the first responders who will be dealing with the immediate impact of the storm.

If you live in the storm's path, please listen to state and local authorities about where and how to take shelter and stay safe -- and encourage your friends and family to do the same. If you are asked to evacuate, please take that seriously.

For more information on how to prepare for this storm, visit Ready.gov.

And if you'd like to find out how to support relief efforts where they're needed most, please visit the Red Cross or your local relief organization:

http://my.barackobama.com/Red-Cross

Michelle and I are keeping everyone in the affected areas in our thoughts and prayers. Be safe.

Barack"

Putting the people first. Thats My Kind of President!

- Jes Sofia

My Thoughts on Health and This election: Planned Parenthood

2012-10-17T01:41:00.003-07:00

I love how passionate people get... But know all the facts before being NARROW and Focused on JUST ONE issue. Know how that one issue affects THE DIVERSE populations, not just you. Its not just about ONE thing in this world. We have to work with each other, work harder at not being sinners, granted But also...

Also, acknowledging that HEALTH in general is more than just ONE thing. Its EVERYTHING. If you focus on ONE thing only, you loose grasp on what your neighbor needs too... And if you loose grasp on their needs too -- how is that showing that you are loving them? "Love thy neighbor?"

Your Choice is your choice. This is WHY God has given us WILL. And I'm not just talking about Will Smith either... tho I am thankful his Handsomeness is alive. That's probably because his mother Chose to have him. (Jada I respect you 100%).

What I'm saying is that Abortion is not for everyone, and I get that. I'm the last person to judge, I'm not throwing the first stone on this one.... What I am asking is that you open your mind about what Planned Parenthood does.

"Luvy Leal-Lawrence: Planned parenthood helps young low income women, such as college students get proper OB care and contraception to avoid unwanted pregnancies. Without it many women may miss regular exams and cancer screenings. Fact."

Fact is: I was one of those young women in College who didn't have health insurance and needed a yearly check up. I personally went to the doctors there to help me with services. The OB care was amazing! I learned everything I needed to know about HOW NOT to have a CHILD until I was ready. And let me tell ya, it worked.

So the next time you hear about cutting Planned Parenthood, think about all the women they have helped and all the abortions they have stopped due to their educational approach.

We were given will for a reason. What reasons will was given to you, may not be the same reasons they where given to me. But in the end we have to support and help each other.

So I'm helping to Shed some light.

Smile (if you want)

Jes Sofia

Forward We Must: My reason to VOTE

2012-10-10T01:19:00.000-07:00

Hi All,

Here is a brief on why I fight for #4moreyears. For those that don't know me, I'm Jes Sofia Valle. I'm a psychotherapist, CEO and Entrepreneur. I work on national initiatives to help women learn about self-care which is linked to healthier families, at micro and macro levels.

But on a personal note: I am a person with a couple of pre-existing conditions. I have degenerative disc disease which caused me to now have neuropathy. I have pain everyday pretty much. Imagine going through all of this without insurance? Yeah... I know.

So, after learning to trust my legs again, after two major spine surgeries and a fused spine, I was then able to walk again every day. My awesome doctors actually made me walk the day after surgery! You can only imagine how happy I was after three months of not being able to move my legs due to sharp hot pain and agony.

Now, I walk every morning around my neighborhood and I'm BEYOND thankful that I got through what I did. I now have a job I love and that is how I got insurance. But the reality is that I shouldn't have gone through any of this...I needed Obamacare then. I am thankful for it now because it’s going to help many people.

You see, I not only went through it, I see it every day at work, in the field and in my client's home. Obamacare is needed. So when you see me traveling and volunteering for the #obama2012 campaign now you know why. Because I not only care about my personal health, I care for yours too.

I will vote #4more this incoming election. Will you?

Kindly,

Jes Sofia Valle, MA, MFT

Smile (if you want)

COVERGIRL

2012-10-06T10:06:00.000-07:00

Top to Botton/ Left to Right: @joseresendez, @theartmuse, @sassymama, @jessofiavalle, @pattiecordova, @eva_smith, @deniseNicole, @comiendoenLA

You know, there is a part of me that has always wanted to be in the commercials for COVERGIRL. And a few nights ago, I felt like I was. Surrounded by all the men and women at the COVERGIRL event I felt like one of the Hotties on the commercials.

Then, I quickly realized that in my own way, I am my own covergirl everyday. I can be whom ever I CHOOSE to be and as long as I am ok with it and I'm not hurting others.

So with this, I leave, be you, be yourself. Be the beautiful person in and out that you are. And know that COVERGIRL helps to makes make us even more beautiful than who we already are.

Smile (If you want)

Jes Sofia