Exciting Announcements!

Hey everyone!

I have a new phone so I will finally be able to record YouTube videos again with better sound!

I’m also hard at work on my book, which I’m aiming for release on Black Friday or cyber Monday!

I will be turning this website and blog into an information hub for all forms of paralysis and disabilities.

Stay tuned!

Waking the Lion YouTube channel

I had the honor of appearing on one of my favorite people’s YouTube channels today. Paulie Calafiore from Big Brother, Ex on the Beach & The Challenge but he’s family to me 😀

Check us out and be prepared to laugh and be motivated!

https://youtu.be/HXgeL8815S8

The 17th Anniversary Of 9/11/01

It seems every year, in the days approaching the anniversary of 9/11/01, I find myself just as passionate as I was on the day it happened. I’m always proudly patriotic, but being from NY, it’s hard not to go right back to that day.

Where were you when the world stopped turning, on that September day?

https://youtu.be/KNsfx_4k-JA

I was in homeroom. My dad picked me up and I thought something happened to my grandmother who was still alive but sick at the time. She has since passed. I had no concept of the fact that the World Trade Center had been hit or what that meant. I guess I just used to go by “Twin Towers” more often. When I got home, my family had the news on and it was devastating.

The days, weeks, months and years that followed were sad but brought this country together unlike anything I’ve seen before. What’s happened to us? Have we forgotten? Why are we not just as proud to be Americans? Why are we not just as angry at our enemies, both foreign and domestic, who have proven time and again for decades that all they do is let us down? I understand it’s a hard pill to swallow for some, but the proof is in the pudding and most of it is not conspiracy theories.

Have you forgotten? https://youtu.be/VpoudLoc8sY

This president is doing everything he can to give us our country back and so many are blind and ungrateful for it. Not me. I see it. I’ve seen the corruption, living in the NY swamp all my life, and it’s sickening to see people try to take down the first man that’s ever tried, and actually is succeeding, in giving us our country back. It’s personal to him, just as it is to me. He’s been taking notes for decades and it’s time for the revenge and to give us our country back. He’s forgotten nothing.

The world today should be just as much about politics and party lines as it was on 9/11/01 to the average American. Which is not at all. Its about cleaning up the messes this country has been left in for years. The swamp is on both sides and we’re draining it. It’s about freedom, it’s about patriotism and being loyal to and damn proud to be an American, where at least we know we’re free. 

9/11 is also another reason why I stand for the American flag!

https://www.facebook.com/554921666/posts/10155725490701667/

Let’s roll to November 2018 & 2020 #MAGA #KAG 🇺🇸

Visit the campaign corner at #YourVoiceAmerica 

https://www.yourvoiceamerica.tv/campaign-corner/

Today is also the anniversary of Benghazi

Just an update!

It’s been awhile, so I just wanted to update everyone!

I’ve been working my babysitting job as well as just enjoying the summer. I’ve been hard at work on 2 books and would love to hold events after the first one is released! It is a Mind Body Spirit book on disabilities! I really hope you all enjoy it!

I’ve also been updating my YouTube channel, which is linked on this website.

If you have any questions, I would love to feature and answer them either on my YouTube or in my book.

Why Ramps & Elevators Are More Practical Than Stairs

Why ramps and elevators are more practical than stairs

https://youtu.be/24doiUv5WOw

Wonder Woman of the Week on “The Lemon Squeeze Show”

Thank you so much to Constance & Jojo for choosing me as your Wonder Woman Of The week! Here is my interview

https://youtu.be/i9ZIiXiOuvA

Why Should Personal Mistakes In A Public Figures’ Life Negate All Of The Good They’ve Done?

I must say, it’s been awhile since I’ve felt the need to write one of these blogs. Maybe there have been reasons to do so since my last one, but I’ve been busy living my life. However, it doesn’t mean that I won’t stand by people I love, so here I am...

As you may have found out, Paulie Calafiore is once again under fire. This time for alleged cheating allegations on girlfriend Danielle Maltby. I feel weird even bringing this up to be honest and the only reason I am is because of the storm it’s causing across the internet. Literally everything bad people have said about Paulie during his time on Big Brother 18 in 2016 is being regurgitated. 

So here’s what I think. Paulie and Danielle are both public figures, I get that. But they are also human beings. I do not condone cheating, however, it is also not my relationship nor is it any of my business OR yours. I don’t understand why people are so quick to demonize nowadays over personal mistakes and make up their own stories and conclusions as to how everyone involved should feel or what they should do. It really reminds me of the term “fake news.”

If Paulie committed an actual crime, I could see the judgment. I could even see being hurt on Danielle’s behalf if you’re a fan of hers. However, cheating is a mistake. A PERSONAL mistake. He’s done nothing to anyone else but Danielle (and if he’s ever actually cheated before.) Unless someone does something personal to me, I’m not jumping on any bandwagons to demonize and hate on them. It does not make him a bad person and it most certainly does not take away anything from my personal experiences with him over the years. He and his family have been nothing but loving and amazing people to me. He’s done so much good for so many people, namely through his charity The Rise Up and I’m sorry but something happening in his personal relationship does not and should not negate all of that. It is by no means a jab at any of the causes he supports. Cheating is a bad thing, of course, however it is not to be compared to rape, abuse or any of the other things people are claiming Paulie is. People REALLY need to learn the difference in that all across the board. Which brings me to my next point...

I will never understand why haters follow or comment on everything someone does whom they can’t stand. Some even take it steps further and harass their family, friends, people they associate with through business and supporters. It’s absolutely ridiculous to me. People have too much time on their hands if all they’re going to do is hate. There is more than enough talent to follow than to concentrate so much of your 24 hours in a day on people you don’t like or support. Spread love, not hate.

I don’t care what anyone else plans to do, but come Tuesday, June 12th, I will once again be repping #TeamPaulie during his stint on “The Challenge” on MTV! Here is Paulie’s personal statement on what has transpired. I believe the LEAST we can do is grant his wish for privacy.

https://www.eonline.com/news/942037/paul-calafiore-addresses-cheating-scandal-with-emotional-plea-to-danielle-maltby

My Book Release Date & Title Have Been Chosen!

What better way to celebrate my brother’s life & help others than to release my book on what would have been his 27th birthday? 

I’m still playing around with text but this will be, generally, what the book cover looks like. 

RELEASE DATE AUGUST 5, 2018! It will be available on Amazon. I better keep writing LOL.

Self Love & Self Care Is Expressing Gratitude to God

We are in a time where we need constant validation, but are often the last to give it to ourselves. We always need or want someone else to tell us how great we are our give us our value. That’s the name of the game when it comes to social media especially. It’s all about the clicks, likes and comments instead of validating ourselves.

Unfortunately, people are quite selfish. You’re going to be an afterthought more than enough times in your life to other people, don’t make one of those people you. Being selfish is NOT the same thing as having self love and self care. If you’re able to take care of, value and love yourself while also wanting to help and give to others, that is the ultimate goal for self love and self care. If you’re going to love yourself and show no love to anyone else, that’s conceit.

Gratitude is a game changer. It can truly turn your life completely around for the better. The law of attraction will ensure that the more grateful you are, the more you will have to be grateful for. If you’re not grateful for who God made you to be and for what you already have, why should you get more? God doesn’t make mistakes. You’re here for a purpose but it’s up to you to figure out what that is for you. 

I know sometimes that’s easier said than done in the midst of hard times. However, if you can’t bring yourself to be grateful, at least trust that God has a plan and knows what He’s doing.

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Happy Birthday to Our Beautiful, Legal Immigrant First Lady, Melania Trump!

It’s funny to me, but yet very sad. Melania is everything the liberals and Democrats should love; she’s beautiful, an immigrant who fled a communist country, speaks multiple languages and is a strong woman.

Yet people like Chelsea Handler and the rest of the main stream, fake news media refuse to interview her because they “wouldn’t understand her because of her heavy accent.” Am I the only one who picks up on the hypocrisy here?! She is everything the left should be salivating over!

I’ll tell you why they don’t like her. She stands for everything REAL about America. She legally came here from Slovenia, for one thing. She has an imperfect husband and chooses to stand by him and she puts her child first above all. The hissy fit people had over Barron finishing the school year out in NY was astounding! She’s his mother, first and foremost, mind your own business. For the party of live and let live, they’re sure up a lot of people’s personal business.

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room, shall we? Apparently, we have to treat Donald Trump and his alleged affairs the same way we treated Bill’s, and yet insult his wife relentlessly. The difference, however, is clear. Up until he launched his political campaign, Donald Trump was a private citizen. If he wanted to be a pig, he could. Bill Clinton, however, used the Oval Office so it became our business. Further, up until #metoo, women would brag about having sex with multi-billionaires like Donald Trump. No one was crying rape.

Being in the public eye comes with having to deal with the hate thrown at you, I fully understand that. I’m sure Melania does, too. But she shouldn’t have to. There should be SOME line drawn for attacking someone whose only crime is that her husband is trying to save this country from the REAL crimes that have been committed here. I sincerely hope she enjoys her day today, with family and friends, as well as well wishes from many across America and the world. She deserves nothing less!

I appeared on the internet TV show “Your Voice America!” 🇺🇸

Thank you SO much to Your Voice America for having me! Ann, Traci & Carrie are QUEENS & it was an honor to be produced by non other than Bill Mitchell. My interview is at the 47 minute mark but I suggest watching the entire one hour show 💖🇺🇸 

Topics we discussed were:

My disability 

Being pro-life

Being a President Donald Trump supporter 

Identity politics 

Opioid epidemic 

Suicide epidemic

https://www.pscp.tv/w/bZjw0TFyYVFaREJQVmJQanp8MWt2SnBXUUVycmdHRbwiAdIbn93yhRNLu9mvOnL-11-mOEHAoP4-KkHYoxXH

Here is just my segment on Your Voice America I highly recommend watching the entire episode of “The Better View” on periscope but for those who just wanted to hear what I had to say, hope you enjoy! 🇺🇸

https://www.facebook.com/PushPastParalysis/posts/1410420272395688

https://youtu.be/lKEiXMmaAa4

An Ordinary American Is Exactly Who Arizona Needs To Do Extraordinary Things

There are a few things I pride myself on. One is being able to snuff out fake and disingenuous people and another is supporting people I truly believe in, especially under the toughest of circumstances. All my chips are usually on the underdog. I’ve found these qualities to be an asset as I get older, in general, and also when deciding whom to support that’s ultimately going to make decisions that affect me as an American Citizen. 

I’m from NY. I appreciate honesty and bluntness. I know it’s “nicer” to some people to be told exactly what they want to hear or a watered down version of the truth. But that just magnifies the problem. I would much rather know what I’m up against and be able to figure out my next move from there. Like him or not, President Trump does that and if you ignore the trivial banter, the numbers coming out prove that his strategy is effective. The best part is that I don’t even think it’s a strategy. He’s in his 70’s, that’s just who he is! 

If there’s one thing I don’t find relatable about the president, it’s that he’s a multi-billionaire. I disagree that his family got him where he is, because HE turned a million dollar loan into the Trump business it is today. However, the average American grinds and works, sometimes paycheck to paycheck and never reaches that level. For this same reason, I can’t get behind the idea of Oprah Winfrey running either. 

On the opposite end, I know for a fact that there are many politicians who get into the business because it’s a job that’s going to line their pockets for decades, potentially making them more than what they were doing before entering into the lion’s den. We call that the swamp and we need someone to drain it. We need a happy medium...how about a guy who isn’t filthy rich, but is successful and has been through hell and back enough times, in different ways, to be able to truly inspire us all about what the American Dream really is? 

Over a year ago, I stumbled upon a YouTube channel and twitter account that I quickly began to follow. It was some guy named Brenden Dilley from Arizona who sounded like he should be in NY. He was blunt, honest and may have swore a little (we’ll get to the title of his book in a second.) I took to him pretty quickly, being a no nonsense woman from NY who has chosen not to be a victim to my disability. Like him, I’m also a life coach and author and really appreciate his approach. When you hear the term “life coach”, you usually think of a structured way of getting you into gear to meet your goals. Nah, he was also a personal trainer and uses that kind of motivation in everything he does. I swear we’re related in some way. Or we should be. 

Once I started to tune into news about the 2016 election, Brenden started sharing his periscopes about politics on his twitter. He has a unique way of tying in life lessons (that you can find in his book) into politics, making sense of them that way and talking about how to solve those types of problems. In November, I finally managed to get my hands on his book, “Still Breathin’: The Wisdom & Teachings Of A Perfectly Flawed Man.” 

(For my review of the book, go to my blog & video

http://marissameleske.blogspot.com/2017/12/book-review-of-still-breathin-wisdom.html

https://youtu.be/h9huiscJeyQ)

I’ve read my share of self help books, and I see why he doesn’t consider it your average self help book. It’s a great book for anyone in your life (or you, yourself) who needs help but is resistant to it or scoffs at the idea of seeing someone for help with their issues. Who WOULDN’T want help from a guy who doesn’t even know just how humble it is to admit you’re flawed from the second someone spots your book and its title? So why am I telling you all this in a political blog? Because someone who sounds NOTHING like a politician is EXACTLY who we need to start electing! 

You know how I know that Brenden Dilley is exactly who Arizona District 8 needs? EVERYONE is silent about him, despite the fact that he ran in under 2 months before the primary, with 200+ more signatures than were required for his petition to run and almost $50,000 in small donations. Did I also mention that just a short time before all this began, he gained full custody of his beautiful daughters? That shows incredible character in my opinion. It still baffles me that everyone is being so quiet about him, yet I know that means he’s exactly who we need in this country. Literally, everyone has kept his campaign hush hush, except his supporters and the news show “Your Voice America” which can be found at https://www.yourvoiceamerica.tv/

He’s real, honest and genuine. Something NOT seen in any politician of my lifetime. If I had to pick between him, Oprah or, yes, even Trump, I’d back him 100%. For now, I did hear Arizona is supposed to be amazing for those of us in wheelchairs...if only they had a beach too! 

Here is a short list on where Brenden stands on certain issues: 

Build the Wall

Pro life 

Pro second amendment 

Has legislation written for education and credit reform, as well as a bill for our amazing first responders

Pro Religious freedom 

Congressional term limits 

And more! 

Dilley2018.com 

Election is 2/27/18

District 8 consists of: Peoria, Phoenix, Sun City West, El Mirage, Surprise, New River, Anthem, Glendale, Black Canyon City, Wickenburg, Litchfield Park, Goodyear, Buckeye, Avondale, Youngtown, Waddell, Cave Creek

Find your polling place at:

https://voter.azsos.gov/VoterView/PollingPlaceSearchMobile.do