~Life & Times~
This has been two slow years in the making.
Born into an athletic family, I was constantly surrounded by athletic events and activities. It's no big surprise that athletics has shaped my life. One of my favorite quotes comes from the movie In Pursuit of Happiness says, "Don't ever let someone tell you, you can't do something. You got a dream? You gotta protect it.
People can't do something themselves, they want to tell you, you can't do it.
You want something?
Go Get It!
...PERIOD".
~My Handsome Loves~
Neither of them are Vikings Fans :(
Sad but true.
My eldest loves the Green Bay Packers
and
my youngest loves the New York Giants to the core!
~
These two are the best boys a mom could ever ask for.
They are encouraging, honest and lively!
They are completely different in personality
but
they both have Hearts of Gold.
~My Playful Pups~
~Emily Belle~
She is the most loyal, loving pup we've ever had.
She wears her heart on her sleeve for sure.
She waits every morning by the door for her daily jaunt!
She is my little fireball.
Constantly taunting Emily to join her in chewing EVERYTHING!
She loves kisses.
~Dash Logan~
He is quite the soccer player!
He loves headbutting, kicking, and passing tennis balls like he's playing for the World Cup!
He is definitely Alpha and the Man of the House.
He loves morning snuggles.
He loves headbutting, kicking, and passing tennis balls like he's playing for the World Cup!
He is definitely Alpha and the Man of the House.
He loves morning snuggles.
~My Parents~
Growing up my parents set great examples of health, fitness and discipline. With that they were also very fun. I can remember laughing and dancing around all the time.
On my 7th birthday my Mom put on the best Carnival Party ever! I loved it.
I used to ride my bike alongside my Dad as he ran for miles. Both my parents competed in road races. I can remember cheering for a St. Patrick's Day Run.
Those are some of my best childhood memories.
Their guidance, support and discipline set the tone for my
junior high and high school
academic and athletic careers.
As a volleyball player I excelled as an Outside Hitter for the Blue Jays and as a track athlete I ran 100M Hurdles, 4 x 100M Relay, 300M Hurdles, Triple Jump and Long Jump.
I absolutely loved sports and miss the competition!
Academics were first and foremost in our household. A's & B's or we were in deep crappola (ut even B's! Yikes). Science, Creative Writing and Athletic Strength Training were my favorites. I majored in Psychology with a minor in Biology and Sociology.
I schooled at the University of Missouri for most of college but graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Oklahoma State University.
I have always been driven to help others. In college I worked at a group home catering to the blind, the deaf, autistic, schizophrenic and bipolar individuals as well as waited tables and provided training. I've worked for a Health & Wellness Company, worked as a manager for Arbonne International (Love their products!), worked in Marketing, was a 3rd Grade Teacher, a Certified Personal Trainer for many years and most recently a Police Officer. All of the jobs were about helping people. Now I am fortunate enough to go back to what I love- Fitness! Yep that's right- FITNESS!!!!
Discipline has been a driving force throughout every twist and turn in my life and continues to be structure for my future goals and dreams. I've always held loyalty, compassion and realness in high regard. This next phase of my journey will be nothing less than PURE BLISS. After all it's about making a life not caring what others think of your life...
Best Wishes to All!
Like my favorite quotes says...
"Don't ever let someone tell you, you can't do something. You got a dream? You gotta protect it.
People can't do something themselves, they want to tell you, you can't do it.
You want something?
Go Get It!
...PERIOD".
Until next time....
