Good morning everyone.
The last 36 hours are a bit of a blur. As some of you already know, my mom passed away yesterday morning. We are thankful that she passed peacefully in her sleep, but we mourn none the less. You know when you have elder parents you wonder how it will happen and how the phone all will come.
Nothing really prepares you. my mom is at peace. Her last few years were tough, she lost her vision, she wasted down to under 100 pounds and she was very, very frail. She was equally as stubborn, tough and strong. she was a great wife and mother, gramma and friend. Everyone who knew her will miss her.
My world has been turned upside down. My dads world is spinning. We are lucky our family is close. We will get through it.
Today I have started her obituary and started the plans for her memorial. I also am angry. I want to go move some iron. I probably will at some point today. I think it will help with the pain I am feeling. It will probably feel really good.
Wednesday 22 August 2012
Thursday 16 August 2012
Do you love the heat or what?
Happy Thursday everyone!!!
Do you love this heat or what?
Right now I am thinking "or what"? My condo is hot, the car is hot even with air conditioning and some of the gyms where I train have no air conditioning. The ones that do can't keep up. So what's a girl to do. Well if you live in Victoria, you complain.
I'm going to resist here people. I am not going to complain, whine, lament or otherwise speak ill of the weather. We have waited a long time to be this hot and miserable. Even my cat, the darling Miss Molly is lethargic. She has found a pile of freshly cleaned laundry and refuses to budge.
Why am I rambling on you ask? I'll tell you. I feel like a sloth and I NEED to go work out. The weights are calling my name. Unfortunately I am so warm all I want to do is find a beach, a floatie and just lay out on the water. Sounds like fun right? But, no I must resist and head to the gym.
I have managed to get some work done today and really don't have any obligations now until 5:30 when I teach. So, no time like the present. I know once I get there I will have a good workout and see people I genuinely love. What's a little overheating among friends anyway!
Until next time.....
kathi
Do you love this heat or what?
Right now I am thinking "or what"? My condo is hot, the car is hot even with air conditioning and some of the gyms where I train have no air conditioning. The ones that do can't keep up. So what's a girl to do. Well if you live in Victoria, you complain.
I'm going to resist here people. I am not going to complain, whine, lament or otherwise speak ill of the weather. We have waited a long time to be this hot and miserable. Even my cat, the darling Miss Molly is lethargic. She has found a pile of freshly cleaned laundry and refuses to budge.
Why am I rambling on you ask? I'll tell you. I feel like a sloth and I NEED to go work out. The weights are calling my name. Unfortunately I am so warm all I want to do is find a beach, a floatie and just lay out on the water. Sounds like fun right? But, no I must resist and head to the gym.
I have managed to get some work done today and really don't have any obligations now until 5:30 when I teach. So, no time like the present. I know once I get there I will have a good workout and see people I genuinely love. What's a little overheating among friends anyway!
Until next time.....
Thursday 9 August 2012
Wow, It's Been Awhile!
Happy Thursday Beautiful Friends!
It has been awhile since I have been to my blog. There has been so much going on!
As some of you probably know by now, I have withdrawn from the fitness competition I was planning to do in November. It was a gut wrenching decision but due to my weight not coming off the way I wanted, injuries and budding obsession in an unhealthy way, I decided it was time to regroup and refocus. I didn't know at the time that the regrouping and refocusing would take so long!
I have also gone out "on my own" as a trainer. I still teach classes at Fitness World but am no longer employed as a personal trainer for SNFW. I am now an independent contractor with so many options to help people succeed in achieving a healthy lifestyle. I am actively looking for clients and new class opportunities around the city. It's a huge leap for me but one I am extremely excited about.
Along the way there were obstacles to refocusing, family emergencies, health issues in my family and myself and quite simply, my own brain getting in the way. I think I have come out the other side now and am ready to deal.
Stay tuned for blog posts that represent everyday life from the perspective of a woman working in the fitness industry. Yes I still plan to compete. As my trainer pointed out, it doesn't have to be at age 50...it could be at 51...52 who knows. My body will tell me.
So, sit back and grab a glass of water....and join me on the journey.
Kathi
It has been awhile since I have been to my blog. There has been so much going on!
As some of you probably know by now, I have withdrawn from the fitness competition I was planning to do in November. It was a gut wrenching decision but due to my weight not coming off the way I wanted, injuries and budding obsession in an unhealthy way, I decided it was time to regroup and refocus. I didn't know at the time that the regrouping and refocusing would take so long!
Along the way there were obstacles to refocusing, family emergencies, health issues in my family and myself and quite simply, my own brain getting in the way. I think I have come out the other side now and am ready to deal.
Stay tuned for blog posts that represent everyday life from the perspective of a woman working in the fitness industry. Yes I still plan to compete. As my trainer pointed out, it doesn't have to be at age 50...it could be at 51...52 who knows. My body will tell me.
So, sit back and grab a glass of water....and join me on the journey.
Kathi
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