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New Pass-Time Going Slow
Jan 19,
2009.
Wow, it's been a long
time since I've updated this. The golf lessons
didn't go exactly go as I had planned. The weather
didn't cooperate with my schedule very well, so I only
got in one lesson before it turned cold. I decided
I'm definitely a fare weather golfer, so I'll have to
wait till the spring to continue with golfing. In
the mean time, I've added to my family with a 10 week
old Yorkie. Her name is Selby and is a small puffy
ball of energy. Her big sister, Sydney doesn't
really like sharing her house space and yard with a new
puppy, but she is starting to adjust.
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HERE TO SEE THEM.
As of now, I'm planning on
returning to the figure stage in August at the Europa in
Dallas. I'm a little heavier that I prefer to be,
but I think I've finally started to accept the
off-season for what it is and will continue to focus on
improving my hamstrings, back, and glutes. We'll
see if my hard work pays off in August.
Trying Something New
Oct 4,
2008.
I've decided I
definitely won't be returning to the figure stage this
year. Instead I'm going to trade in my suits for
some golf clubs. It was a hard decision, but have
been enjoying eating like a normal person, off a plate,
instead out of tiny zip locks. So instead of
posing practice, I'll be taking golf lessons. I
hope to start in the next couple of weeks. I'm
starting with 3 lessons and will see how it goes.
For those who know me, I've often joked that the LPGA
seems to be a much more lucrative venture that figure
competing. And since I was able to earn an IFBB
pro card in a mere 10 months, why not try for the LPGA.
Somehow I have a feeling it won't be a 10 month journey.
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Continuing
the Off-Season
Sep 27,
2008.
During the course of the last few weeks I think I have
changed my mind literally 100 times as to whether or not
to do the Sacramento or Louisville show. I have
enjoyed the time off from hard-core dieting and
training, but at the same time have come to the
realization that it's the challenge of preparing for a
show that is what I truly enjoy. Being 5 weeks
from the Sac show, of course it's still in that back of
my mind...could I be ready....could I push myself hard
enough to be ready??? I think for me, it is
definitely the dedication and work ethics required to
prepare for a show that draws me to it. Of course
I'd like to place well, but in all reality, I don't
think I could ever be one of the "it" girls on stage,
and that's perfectly ok with me. In fact, I've
actually quit even calling these events "competitions",
but instead only refer to them as shows, which in
reality is what they are. I'm not even sure you
can call prancing around on a stage in stripper heals,
wearing an absurdly over-priced swim suit that will
never touch a drop of water, and turning in circles a
sport.
I like so many others
have been frustrated with various show results. I
have to keep reminding myself that first and foremost,
before being a sport, this is really a business and is
run primarily by the almighty dollar. Therefore,
my opinion or any other person's opinion of who presents
the best physique is really just that...an opinion.
When it comes down to it, it's really who can sell
magazines, push supplements, or perhaps even flirt the
best.
So for now, I'm going to
continue training, eating kinda good, and trying to
motivate others to do the same. Knowing myself,
I'm certain that soon I will become bored of these shows
and set my sights on a new goal that will present a new
challenge. I only hope the next time, it will be
something that is based on a real scoring system and
that results in a clear winner.
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Off-Season
Aug 23,
2008.
After
having competed four times this year, I think it may be
time to end the season and have some fun. Of
course there's still the thought in the back of my mind
that could change into something more and I could find
myself on stage in Kentucky or Sacramento in November.
For the next few weeks however, I'm going to enjoy not
doing cardio or working out 3 times a day. We'll
see what the next few weeks brings and I'll try to keep
the blog updated more frequently.
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