When I first met Melani she had a sweet, caring, fun personality. It has been so fun to have her and Lucy with us this summer while Melani has been on summer break. Melani came to class the most in August! Great job!
Hometown Tustin,
CA
Education UC Riverside, National University (
Teaching credential and Masters)
Stroller
Strides Member since June 2011
Members of
your Family My husband Ben and My little Lucy
Current/previous
Career 4th grade teacher
What was
your childhood ambition? To become
a movie Director and win an Academy Award
What does
motherhood mean to you? Motherhood means showing my little girl the importance
of respecting and caring for others while caring and loving yourself!
What is
the furthest you have been from home?
In Sri Lanka, half-way around the world in the Indian Ocean
What has
Stroller Strides done for you? Given me the opportunity to squeeze in fitness
without sacrificing my time with Lucy.
What is
your favorite exercise in Stroller Strides? Wood choppers
What other
ways do you enjoy being active outside class? Turbo kickboxing and playing
tennis
What is your proudest
moment? Cliché, yes, but true…bringing in my healthy, beautiful baby girl in to
the world!
What is
something that you did that you hope your child does not do? Go joy riding in
her mother’s car at 15! Yikes…I hope pay back isn’t a you know what!
What are
three of your favorite things? Ice cream, French fries and martinis ( all
bad, I know, but taste so good!)
Tell us
something about yourself that would surprise us or makes you unique. My husband
and I have a Bollywood music video on Youtube that we surprised and played at
our wedding for our families. Just search under “Melani Ben Wedding Video”.
If we asked your spouse what they think your best qualities are, what would they say? My compassion….and my boobs!
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