JUST SMILE

LIFE has been completely insane!!!!!

but... in a good way.

I wanted to tell you about my morning yesterday.

I have been in the midst of so many changes in my life recently that its hard to believe its all happening at once! Yesterday, i had decided to take Jolie's 9:30 Soulcycle class. The time was perfect because i would get my workout in early enough, I wouldn't have to wake up early, and I would have the rest of the day to work on what I needed to.

Well, I left with what i thought gave me plenty of time to get to union square, but i was very wrong. It was one of those moments where my elevator made every stop in my building, then i ran to Grand Central in my winter heavy coat while holding my bag with changing clothes in it, then i got to the stairs and got stuck behind 2 older gentlemen moving at the most leisurely pace! I then get on the express 4 train which is just one stop to union square, and it was moving so slowly that the local train beat us there! I then ran as fast as possible to the studio and made it at exactly 9:30!

I got really lucky becasue the class just started right as i set up my bike!

So why do i tell you this...

As I was running like a crazy lunatic through this insane city, I began to laugh to my self. That entire moment mirrored the way pretty much everything goes in my life. Please don't mistake this as a complaint because it is in fact the complete opposite. I have realized through all of my challenges in my life i have had to really embrace perseverance and patience. With jobs, with weight loss, relationships, etc... I have always had to give 100% on everything i do. EVERYTHING!

I have never been a person who can just slide by, because when i don't give it my all, it shows. Anyway, everything came together in that class. I was on point. and i felt like i pushed myself even harder becasue i knew what it took for me to get there. I was taking that time for myself to better by being and i wanted to take advantage of every second.

A lot is happening right now, and i cant say too much at the moment but what i can say is that i have rid myself of a toxic environment and have not stopped smiling! I will keep you posted.

Just smile- You will be surprised how much you light up yourself and those around you.

Happy Friday! xx

BIG THINGS ARE IN STORE...

THINGS ARE HAPPENING!!!!!!

 

 

I KNOW IT'S BEEN A WHILE...

Hi Everyone!!

I know it has been a while since I have written a post!

 

Things have been so crazy!

 

 I will definitely be writing an awesome post soon but for now... here is the most inspirational ,amazing speech I have heard in a very long time!

 

Click the link-Enjoy!

LUPITA NYONG'O-BEAUTY

FIRST WEEK OF TRAINING-COMPLETE!!!

I got through my first week of real training for my half ironman!!!

Its a miracle!! That is all for now! Have a great weekend!

xx

SERIOUS FRIDAY INSPO

Hi Everyone!

 

I came across this video yesterday and found it to be so amazingly INSPIRING!!

 

It shows how mental the whole thing is-set your mind and you can do anything :)

 

Happy Friday-Go Kick Some Serious ASS!

THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF MY LIFE

This post is really important for me.

I kind of missed the boat on the new years resolution post and time got away from me, but I wanted to be sure to post tonight because...

Tomorrow is officially the FIRST DAY OF HALF IRONMAN TRAINING!!

I am pretty much looking at tomorrow as the first day of the rest of my life. I have set some serious goals for myself for this year, and its so important to keep focus on the prize. I am really nervous, but more importantly I am incredibly excited. I look forward to transforming and becoming a better, healthier version of my former self . Its going to get intense.

On a side note, I saw the movie HER today and it really got me thinking. Besides the fact that it was an excellent film, it makes you think about the people you have present in your life. I'm not going to bore with you with the infinite list of things i contemplated from the movie, but what i do know is my family and friends are a huge part of what is going to help me through the next six months of training. Be thankful for those in your life and never take anything for granted for you don't know how long anything will last.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

                    This is going to be your year