Commitment…does that word scare you? I’m not talking about relationships here. Let me tell you a story. I was with a girl friend lifting at her gym and it was chest/shoulder day. After warming up with the bar, we started our first set with 25′s on each side. I went first and got 15 reps […]
Waiting to exhale?
October 7, 2012 by ·
I’m struggling with words this morning. That’s a rare occasion with me. I’ve found myself feeling burdened the past few months over a job that I’m in the hiring process for. It’s the job I’ve wanted for over 6 years now, and the opening is in the exact city that my heart is drawn to. […]
My new inspiration
September 9, 2012 by ·
I just got back from 11 wonderful days in northern ky/cincinnati. Have I ever mentioned how much i adore my friends? you’ll be happy to know, that isn’t what the blog is about. anyway, we all know that i started traveling there for fitness affiliated reasons and though i may (or may not. never say […]
Thank God for my serendipitous life :)
July 15, 2012 by ·
ser-en-dip-i-ty: the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for. (thank you webster) I had a short interesting conversation with a friend this morning. She used the word serendipitous and i replied that it’s one of my favorite words because it very much describes my life, though i feel it is no accident. My […]
Feeling defeated? Rise above it.
January 24, 2012 by ·
8 weeks out from the Northern…how is everyone feeling? i’ll be honest here, and my body seems to be resisting changes this go round. will i make stage? i really don’t know. BUT one thing i do know is that i won’t stop. i could never live with myself knowing i gave up. if a […]
Road to the Northern 2012
November 8, 2011 by ·
It’s about flippin’ time. Back in 2008 when i first decided to compete, the northern was my goal. 4 weeks out i looked at julie lohre and said, “i don’t think i’m gonna be ready”. she replied in her sweet voice, “i don’t think so either but lets pick a later show”. haha. so we […]
Change your mind, change your life…acceptance is key.
August 1, 2011 by ·
“There are times in our lives when happiness seems to elude us. We want more…we wish we were further along in our lives…we desire better relationships…better bodies (i added this part)…we try to push ourselves beyond where we are at the moment. Sometimes, all that is needed is a change of mind…a change called “acceptance”. […]
my last 24 hour + a few
May 8, 2011 by ·
lets start with last night when i got home…home for me is where i’m house/cat sitting for a week for my friend in mason ohio. this is the short version. total driving time 8 hours. total hour awake 20 now. 10pm get here and bringing my bags in, the big cat, that i think is […]
my view on supplements
May 3, 2011 by ·
i wrote a little bit of this as a note on facebook bc i haven’t had the internet for a week now, ugh! but i’m at my grandparents tonight so i would like to elaborate just a tad. Clearing the air. It’s not that I don’t believe in some supplementation. I myself just couldn’t justify […]
Derby 2011 wrap up
April 25, 2011 by ·
it’s came and gone…weeks upon weeks of dieting for that one day. everyone’s asking how i did. well, i placed 3rd…of 3! lol. am i bummed about that? HECK NO! this has been by far my best accomplishment yet. number one i came in with more muscle and a better shape (due to some beastly […]