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Dream: Wife cuddling another man

2 weeks ago | nyctalking.com | Angel Rodriguez |Ángel Rodríguez

Had a weird dream last night. In it, wifey was cuddling with some random dude. I think I was working or doing something in another room, and when I came back, there she was all curled up in this guy’s arms. They were supposedly “just friends,” and both tried to play it off like it was no big deal. But here’s the part that really got me going in the dream, my wife never sleeps in my arms. She’s not the cuddly type and never has been. Meanwhile, I am all about that kind of affection.
Have a bunch of random gift cards?

1 month ago | nyctalking.com | Angel Rodriguez |Ángel Rodríguez

I did. Over the years I’ve received many, some of which had random balances like $13.63. The problem with cards like that is that you can’t find anything that is the exact same price to purchase and they end up sitting around forever. I recently discovered a pretty cool life hack that I’m going to share with you today. I had about 5 of those gift cards with the random amounts on them.
Returning to BJJ: My Journey Back to the Mats and Lessons Learned

2 months ago | nyctalking.com | Angel Rodriguez |Ángel Rodríguez

So I’ve been back in BJJ at Ronin Athletics for over a month now. Specifically, I’m in the sports jujitsu program called Master Cycle. Here, we actually roll, and it feels more like a “traditional” BJJ school as opposed to the Gracie Combatives program, which is geared more towards street and self-defense with no live rolling. One thing I noticed right away is that I’m somewhat out of practice. But the more I train, the more I’m getting my hips and mobility back.
Episode 114 - Gameday Men’s Health with Dr Hal and Tyler Wozny

2 months ago | nyctalking.com | Angel Rodriguez |Ángel Rodríguez

On this episode I am joined by two owners of the Gameday Men’s health franchise. Tune in to learn how they are trying to revolutionize the space of men’s health. Are you on TRT? Considering it? This podcast episode is a good place to start. VIDEOJust a life long New Yorker sharing the journey through my lens. Please take note of a post’s date. The views I express here are subject to change and evolving as I grow and learn.
Dust by Josh Plasse - First impressions

Mar 5, 2025 | nyctalking.com | Angel Rodriguez |Ángel Rodríguez

I judge a book by whether or not it can grasp my interest and attention right from the start. I know some books or shows start slowly, but I’m extremely particular about my time when it comes to reading. If a book doesn’t hook me from the beginning, I’m usually not going to continue or finish it. Whatever the emotion, a book has to evoke something deep and primal for me. “Dust” accomplished this right from the start. The emotion it evoked? Hatred.
Why I teach Zumba

Mar 5, 2025 | nyctalking.com | Angel Rodriguez |Ángel Rodríguez

Teaching Zumba makes me happy. Even when I walk in feeling sad, it always lifts my spirit. It’s therapy for me. I used to teach other formats too, but I gave up most of my other classes. I only kept two of my Zumba classes. One at each gym that I love to teach. One of them was my first ever Zumba class that I started up with a brand new gym. The other one is my local gym where I have regularly trained for decades.
Episode 113 - Reality TV Star, Singer SongWriter Gracie Lou Hyland

Mar 2, 2025 | nyctalking.com | Angel Rodriguez |Ángel Rodríguez

You ever talk to a person and think to yourself, this person is as sweet as sugar. That’s the feeling I got when I chatted with Gracie Lou Hyland. Her energy was soothing, her voice was soft, and her words were comfort. Meet Gracie Lou, a singer songwriter who was recently on the Hulu show “Claim to fame.” Join us as we chat about her music, figure skating and more of her work. VIDEOJust a life long New Yorker sharing the journey through my lens. Please take note of a post’s date.
Book Review: Wrecker by Carl Hiaasen - A Fun Read for All Ages

Mar 1, 2025 | nyctalking.com | Angel Rodriguez |Ángel Rodríguez

I started this book a while ago. Most of my reading happens while riding the train. Since I don’t ride the train as often as I once did, my reading has suffered. However, I’ve recently been making an effort to read more at home, and I’ve also been riding the train a bit more. Wrecker follows a young man living in Florida who, like many of Carl Hiaasen’s protagonists, loves his home state and wants to protect it from evildoers.
Acts of Kindness: A 98-Year-Old’s Birthday Celebration Twice Over

Mar 1, 2025 | nyctalking.com | Angel Rodriguez |Ángel Rodríguez

I went to the Upper East Side today to visit my mother-in-law as she recovers in the hospital. Before seeing her, my wife and her uncle met up for brunch at a diner. As we sat and ate, we overheard a woman talking about her birthday. She was turning 98 years old. A gentleman arrived for his brunch, and she mentioned that she had missed him at her birthday party. Upon hearing this, he decided to do something special—he ordered a cake and gathered the entire staff to sing “Happy Birthday” to her again.
A Ride Home from Rikers

Feb 17, 2025 | nyctalking.com | Angel Rodriguez |Ángel Rodríguez

I was in the bodega with Peppa, grabbing some snacks, when a young guy who had just gotten out of lockup asked the store clerk if he could use the phone. The clerk told him he couldn’t. I went over to the guy and offered to let him make a call from my cell phone. He called his girlfriend, and we helped him get an Uber home. While I was helping him out, another guy walked in and asked the same question, getting the same answer from the clerk. He had just gotten out of Rikers Island.