Candy Agundez

What could’ve gone better: Being more focused and on-track with my 2019 goals by writing them down and understanding how it can change the situation.

What she’s grateful for: Joining the LJSC family and meeting you lovely people!

Sierra Kahn

What could’ve gone better: 2019 was a tough year for me. Back in June, I lost my younger sister in a car accident involving a drunk driver. This was my first time experiencing the loss of a loved one who I had been close to, and I dealt with it the only way I knew how to. At first I wasn’t sure how I was going to come back to work and be happy enough to motivate members through a class or a client through a workout. But coming into the Club and putting all of my energy and focus into my clients and helping them improve helped me get through it all. And not to mention, the outpouring of love from my coworkers and all of our awesome members. During that tough time I was thankful to have the support that comes with being a part of the LJSC team.

What she’s grateful for: One thing that I loved about 2019 is that my experiences, both good and bad, helped me grow in new ways. I’m stronger, both mentally and physically. I’m a better teacher. A better trainer. A better daughter. A better friend.

[Editors note: Sierra’s sister’s mom created this site if you’d like to learn a little bit more about Lily Kelly]

Neil Minella

Our resident wordsmith, Neil, drops some serious knowledge.

What could’ve gone better: My life.

What he’s grateful for: My life.

Kevin Root

What could’ve gone better: I wouldn’t wish an emergency root canal on anyone…

What he’s grateful for: 2019 was yet another year of amazing times with the amazing people in my life. Fun trips with my wife (and our dogs) in our second year of marriage, hanging out with my family of friends all over San Diego and of course getting to work with some of the best coworkers I’ve ever known. Life is gooooooood.

Brandy Walter

What could’ve gone better: Relationships that have taken energy from me, but I’m working on bettering my friendships with those that matter and moving away from those that don’t.

What she’s grateful for: Professionally, 2019 brought about a much-needed addition to my career as I was promoted to La Jolla Sports Club Group Fitness Manager!

Bram Wiley

What could’ve gone better: 2019 was a solid year! Maybe a little more traveling. On the other hand, we kind of live in the best place, so having a lunch break with uncrowded waves to surf made it enjoyable!

What he’s grateful for: I took my cousin’s kids trick or treating… We had a man-eating spirit, a wolf in colonial garb and me as a shark.

[Editor’s note: For more of Bram’s positivity, be sure to check out his meditation class. There’s only one Bram, we’re lucky to him here!]