As I look back at the last year, there were alot of positive events and a few not so positive ones. Here are some that stand out to me.
1) January started off with a friendship, one which I thought was a good one, ending. No explanation, just stopped speaking to me and I was deleted from her Facebook A few weeks prior, I had spoke up for myself on a few things, as I did feel that I was being pressured and controlled in certain aspects of our relationship, and needless to say, that didn't go over to well, which i had kind of expected. It took alot for me to stand up for myself because, if you know me, you know that I am a people pleaser and don't like to upset anyone or have anyone dislike me.... which I also know is impossible. There will always be people that don't like you, no matter how good of a person you are, and usually, those people don't even truly know you anyways. I took this event quite hard and tried to move on from it, but I did waste alot of energy stressing over it for many months. I have run into this person twice over the past year and both times I have said to myself, "You will just be true to yourself, say hi and wish her all the best." I was never given that chance because both times, she made eye contact, swung her head to the side, and ignored my gaze for the evening. I was shocked and saddened but have now, in just these past few weeks, come to the conclusion that I can not please everyone and I can no longer waste one more second wondering what happened. Some people just choose to push you away and that is their prerogative I wish this person nothing but the best and this experience has made me a better and stronger person so for that, I am grateful.
2) 2013 also brought about some fun fitness events. Firstly, i organized my 2nd Tommy Europe Bootcamp in Vernon and it was the 3rd one that i had participated in. I felt the most fit I had ever felt and it was such an empowering feeling. Secondly, I began going to Excel Fitness with my husband (in January) and we were having such a great time working out together in the early morning classes. We still go there to this day and I have to say, we have made some great friends there and we always look forward to going.(well, once i finally wake up from my 520 am alarm... lol) Im pretty sure this is also some kind of record for me as I have ALWAYS been the one to join a gym and then after a few months, stop going but continue paying just incase i decide to go back! There will be no more of that in my future!! In April, we went to Vancouver and i ran in the Vancouver Sun Run (10K) for my very first time. It was an amazing time and i am so glad I did it. Our business, Mind, Body & Sole Running and Fitness, organized our 2nd annual Kidsport 5k Fun Run where we raised $2395 for the organization. In August, i stepped completely out of my comfort zone and, with Brent, joined a Dragon Boat team with Excel Fitness, our team being called "The Dirty Oars." I was so nervous and so many times I tried to talk myself out of it but Brent wouldn't let me. I'm so glad that I didn't because it was so much fun and I look forward to this years Dragon boat races. 3) My Fitness Blast Bootcamp had its 1 year anniversary in July and continues to go strong. Some of the ladies that come have been with me from day 1 and that is just so awesome to me. I also have 2 personal training clients that have been with me almost since day 1 of my certification as a personal trainer and they aren't just clients to me anymore, they are friends, and I look forward to seeing them every week. (Im not sure they may feel the same about me though once they have left... lol)
4) We have been given new opportunities in business this year. We partnered with Excel Fitness in the early spring and we continue to work with them. I happen to think we make a great team and I look forward to what 2013 is going to bring. We also started Inspire Fashion in September, which is an online retail clothing and accessory shop, which, I hope to, one day, have a store front for it.
5) The last 6 months of the year were tough for us as we went through a bit of a financial hardship and that is definetly when my health and fitness journey took a turn for the worse. It was such a stressful time that I used that as an excuse to make poor choices in my eating and working out, or lack of workouts.... Summer was filled with bbq's and camping, school started for my daughter and i was just too busy to workout, she joined a new sport.. the excuses go on and on.
There was so much more that made up 2012, but these are a few of the moments that stood out for me. I have lost touch with old friends, it seems, and have made some really great new friends. "Im so busy" seems to be the common phrase these days from everyone around. I, for one, plan to stop saying that so much. I am grateful for so many things and i plan to acknowledge that more in my daily life. I plan to make the most out of every day and live more in the moment instead of stressing about the future and the what ifs. I will enjoy my family and friends more as I am grateful to have them in my life. I am not going to let things bother me so much especially things and events that I can not control. Everything happens for a reason, even though we may not get that in the moment. As I was running on the treadmill today.... something I have neglected to do for at least a month.... I was listening to my Ipod and a song came on that really hit home for me and it actually brought tears to my eyes as i listened to it. Its amazing how a song can really get into your soul and evoke certain thoughts and emotions. As i end this first blog of 2013, i post the song for you to listen to. <3
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