I think it's important to reflect on your past year because I don't want to repeat "the same shit" and have it be another "2012." Although 2012 has been an amazing year, 2013 has a new bar to raise...
This was a year where I was truly a single gal making things big and meaningful for myself. In terms of love, this was the year I "grew up" and stood up for myself when I wasn't getting what I needed. If for whatever reason it ends, I always tend to blame my own insecurities. Our self-worth shouldn't be reflected from a man's acceptance or rejection; it comes from loving yourself. I know my self-worth and someone else will see this and appreciate it. If you want to be in a loving, trusting and connected relationship, you yourself should be loving, trusting and connected and not just be "open" to love. Being open to love only means that you're ready to receive it but you're not willing to put yourself out there in fear of being vulnerable. Note the enormous difference.
Various domestic and international trips opened up my eyes about the world and made me humble and grateful for the life my mother and father created for my brothers and I. While my horizons widened, much of the world is still very close-minded with theirs. My trip to India opened up a spiritual and humanitarian side; I want to read up on Asian philosophy and reconnect with Buddhism. For 2013, I want to make a difference in how we raise our new generation. I will start by becoming a mentor. My 50-something year-old coworker told me that I inspired her and my youngest brother told me that he looked up to me when he was growing up - something I didn't know for several years until recently. It's never too late to make a change (or to tell someone that they mattered or still matter to you). Imagine the possibilities with a pool of motivated and fearless young minds.
My health and wellness was at an optimal level because I took it seriously for the first time in a long time. It was no longer a "have-to" but a "want-to." I am SO grateful to have pole dancing/fitness in my life. I gained an outlet for stress relief, self-confidence, a secret naughty side, and core-strength. Running was another activity I took up that completely surprised me. I always believed that I wasn't made a runner but putting in the dedication to train changed my whole mentality about how I limited myself when I didn't even try yet. Four 5k, one 10k race and one Warrior Dash obstacle course later, I'm ready for more! 2013 Super Spartan is in September and I plan to teach pole dancing again by June. Aerial silks classes starting April. All this led to an even bigger realization that I want to work for a health and wellness company. Here I come!
Time to really live up to my nickname and be "somethin' like a phenomena!"
This was a year where I was truly a single gal making things big and meaningful for myself. In terms of love, this was the year I "grew up" and stood up for myself when I wasn't getting what I needed. If for whatever reason it ends, I always tend to blame my own insecurities. Our self-worth shouldn't be reflected from a man's acceptance or rejection; it comes from loving yourself. I know my self-worth and someone else will see this and appreciate it. If you want to be in a loving, trusting and connected relationship, you yourself should be loving, trusting and connected and not just be "open" to love. Being open to love only means that you're ready to receive it but you're not willing to put yourself out there in fear of being vulnerable. Note the enormous difference.
Various domestic and international trips opened up my eyes about the world and made me humble and grateful for the life my mother and father created for my brothers and I. While my horizons widened, much of the world is still very close-minded with theirs. My trip to India opened up a spiritual and humanitarian side; I want to read up on Asian philosophy and reconnect with Buddhism. For 2013, I want to make a difference in how we raise our new generation. I will start by becoming a mentor. My 50-something year-old coworker told me that I inspired her and my youngest brother told me that he looked up to me when he was growing up - something I didn't know for several years until recently. It's never too late to make a change (or to tell someone that they mattered or still matter to you). Imagine the possibilities with a pool of motivated and fearless young minds.
Bal Prakash School for orphans in Rajasthan, India.
My health and wellness was at an optimal level because I took it seriously for the first time in a long time. It was no longer a "have-to" but a "want-to." I am SO grateful to have pole dancing/fitness in my life. I gained an outlet for stress relief, self-confidence, a secret naughty side, and core-strength. Running was another activity I took up that completely surprised me. I always believed that I wasn't made a runner but putting in the dedication to train changed my whole mentality about how I limited myself when I didn't even try yet. Four 5k, one 10k race and one Warrior Dash obstacle course later, I'm ready for more! 2013 Super Spartan is in September and I plan to teach pole dancing again by June. Aerial silks classes starting April. All this led to an even bigger realization that I want to work for a health and wellness company. Here I come!
Time to really live up to my nickname and be "somethin' like a phenomena!"
When I was teaching at Zack's Dance Loft last spring.
