Greetings!
Fitness: I live, eat, and breathe it. I love anything that has to do with health and fitness. If there is something advertised on tv that has to do with fitness as I am walking past an electronic store, I will stop and watch the commercial. I workout when I'm bored, I workout because I have to sometimes, and my job is making people work out. What a life! The ability to manipulate your body to look how you want with much effort and hard work is so satisfying. I look at my competition pictures everyday, not in a vain way, but out of admiration and reflection on how much effort went into looking like that. I don't look like that right now, and won't again until my next show. My appearance isn't my idol, however doing the work to get there probably is. I have realized this as I would rather spend my time working out than having lunch with friends. My day is planned around my workouts (and work of course) so specifically that if something or somebody throws it off, I am quite upset. For the next show, I really need to work on staying social and not using working out as an escape from attending events.
Life: It's weird. I feel like I am in a movie sometimes where I am watching from the outside these events that make up my life. I am really getting comfortable at Steve Nash and making so many connections with the community there. I finally like being known. I can see myself staying there for a long time. I would really like to live in an apartment or somewhere around White Rock that I really love coming back from work to. A place to bring people and entertain. I'll be on the lookout for that in the coming months. As for boys, well, I am in the right place: the gym. Again, I have been getting to know a lot of people there and so day by day progressions are made with some of the guys there and also with those other people that have my best interests in mind and want me to be happy with someone. No, I have not been set up, but yes, it would be cool.
God: I had not been to church in so long, until today. I was really looking forward to it this morning. Darren spoke on idols and having "no time" in our busy lives for God. Things happen through the day, but spending time with God doesn't just happen. It takes effort, work and PLANNED time. He challenged us to spend 3 min, hours, days, or months away from distraction, diving into the Word of God and building our relationship with HIm. It was super encouraging to hear that others are feeling the same way that life is "too busy". We are so busy with work, making money, being entertained, that we don't make time for what's really important: family, friends, and most importantly, Jesus. My last challenge and growth goal is to make a conscious effort and plan time out of my day to develop my relationship with Christ and to put PEOPLE as a priority in my life, instead of myself, my job or my desires. Selflessness is going to be the name of the game.
Later days!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Saturday, November 5, 2011
PEAK WEEK
WOW it has gone by so fast! There is only 1 week until my competition and I am getting really excited for it!
News: (and since I am in the mood of lists, this post will be a bunch of lists)
- on Nov 19 I am going to a University of Hawaii vs. Gonzaga Basketball game at Rogers Arena with a client/friend
- yes that's what I call them now, client friends, because many of them have become just that
- on Nov. 20 the Sunday I am going to another client/friends house for huge pulled pork sandwiches
- more than 20 people are coming to watch me next weekend
- I feel pretty darn good about what I look like right now
- I can't wait to eat the following:
- POPCORN!!!
- steak or a big chunk of meat
- coffee/lattes/Christmas drinks
- cookie dough or forms of it made into cookie dough balls/truffle balls
- any kind of mexican food
- in December I am planning on Christmas baking, making tons of crafts, going to the chocolate buffet with friends, exploring Vancouver
It's a short post today, but just wanted to jot down some ideas.
Later days!
News: (and since I am in the mood of lists, this post will be a bunch of lists)
- on Nov 19 I am going to a University of Hawaii vs. Gonzaga Basketball game at Rogers Arena with a client/friend
- yes that's what I call them now, client friends, because many of them have become just that
- on Nov. 20 the Sunday I am going to another client/friends house for huge pulled pork sandwiches
- more than 20 people are coming to watch me next weekend
- I feel pretty darn good about what I look like right now
- I can't wait to eat the following:
- POPCORN!!!
- steak or a big chunk of meat
- coffee/lattes/Christmas drinks
- cookie dough or forms of it made into cookie dough balls/truffle balls
- any kind of mexican food
- in December I am planning on Christmas baking, making tons of crafts, going to the chocolate buffet with friends, exploring Vancouver
It's a short post today, but just wanted to jot down some ideas.
Later days!
Monday, October 24, 2011
Tired
Greetings!
The title says it all. I am tired. Mentally, physically, emotionally, etc. It's been a whirlwind of a last couple of weeks but lately things have been going so well. I decided that I can't really be grumpy all the time even if I don't get to eat much. People are just too precious to me to be angry and not my happy self. Plus my manager was giving me some grief about how they can only be tolerable of so much. He should shove it. My trainer was hired when he was 2 weeks out and totally not with it, so yeah like I said, my manager can suck it up. I have pulled good sales this month anyways and will continue to do so.
This weekend was awesome for so many reasons. I just love weekends because then I get to workout at a very casual pace and just have a lot of downtime to do nothing. Saturday I only had a couple of clients and so I cleaned out my drawer at work. It's like I am a new trainer! It's so organized and clean. I also cleaned out my gym bag later in the day and put the roof back on my jeep. It was such a day for getting things done. Today too! I cleaned the jeep and . . . well I guess that's it, but it feels like a lot. Smells so lemony fresh. Sunday was awesome. I haven't been going to church the last couple of weeks because 1 am too tired, 2 I don't want to have shallow conversations about my show over and over 3 I had a posing clinic last week in Burnaby. But I went yesterday and it was so great. Darren's message was really good and it was awesome to just reflect and pray with fervency (if that's a word). I haven't been so good at reading my Bible and praying daily but yesterday was just a reminder of how much God cares for me even when I don't seem to care. And how much grace He has to take me back. He has orchestrated so many things in my life and although I don't give Him all the credit that He deserves, I know that He is behind it all.
I love being a personal trainer! There was a lull in the summer when I didn't know if this was the job for me, and I still don't like the sales part, but I love it. I love the interaction with people, I love helping them achieve goals and live a better healthier life, I love having them give me advice based on their wisdom. It's so awesome! Later on Sunday I remet a girl that I had met before at Sbux and the gym and we were just randomly talking and then got on the topic of church. Turns out she wants to go to TWU to do what my roommate Elisha is doing and she is getting baptized next week and I said that I would go! It's so cool. And then later on in the day when usually I work out in Langley, I was in White Rock and people I didn't think were going to be at the gym were there and I had a great time talking to them! The timing of everything was impeccable.
Now it's Monday and I only had 1 client. Yippee. Did 2 workouts, just 3 to go and then I will take it easy tonight and watch football. Football is the greatest!!!!! I don't miss playing flag though but mainly cuz I am too tired. The excuse behind everything that I am doing right now. TIRED.
Later days!
The title says it all. I am tired. Mentally, physically, emotionally, etc. It's been a whirlwind of a last couple of weeks but lately things have been going so well. I decided that I can't really be grumpy all the time even if I don't get to eat much. People are just too precious to me to be angry and not my happy self. Plus my manager was giving me some grief about how they can only be tolerable of so much. He should shove it. My trainer was hired when he was 2 weeks out and totally not with it, so yeah like I said, my manager can suck it up. I have pulled good sales this month anyways and will continue to do so.
This weekend was awesome for so many reasons. I just love weekends because then I get to workout at a very casual pace and just have a lot of downtime to do nothing. Saturday I only had a couple of clients and so I cleaned out my drawer at work. It's like I am a new trainer! It's so organized and clean. I also cleaned out my gym bag later in the day and put the roof back on my jeep. It was such a day for getting things done. Today too! I cleaned the jeep and . . . well I guess that's it, but it feels like a lot. Smells so lemony fresh. Sunday was awesome. I haven't been going to church the last couple of weeks because 1 am too tired, 2 I don't want to have shallow conversations about my show over and over 3 I had a posing clinic last week in Burnaby. But I went yesterday and it was so great. Darren's message was really good and it was awesome to just reflect and pray with fervency (if that's a word). I haven't been so good at reading my Bible and praying daily but yesterday was just a reminder of how much God cares for me even when I don't seem to care. And how much grace He has to take me back. He has orchestrated so many things in my life and although I don't give Him all the credit that He deserves, I know that He is behind it all.
I love being a personal trainer! There was a lull in the summer when I didn't know if this was the job for me, and I still don't like the sales part, but I love it. I love the interaction with people, I love helping them achieve goals and live a better healthier life, I love having them give me advice based on their wisdom. It's so awesome! Later on Sunday I remet a girl that I had met before at Sbux and the gym and we were just randomly talking and then got on the topic of church. Turns out she wants to go to TWU to do what my roommate Elisha is doing and she is getting baptized next week and I said that I would go! It's so cool. And then later on in the day when usually I work out in Langley, I was in White Rock and people I didn't think were going to be at the gym were there and I had a great time talking to them! The timing of everything was impeccable.
Now it's Monday and I only had 1 client. Yippee. Did 2 workouts, just 3 to go and then I will take it easy tonight and watch football. Football is the greatest!!!!! I don't miss playing flag though but mainly cuz I am too tired. The excuse behind everything that I am doing right now. TIRED.
Later days!
Monday, October 10, 2011
The Journey
Greetings!
Happy Thanksgiving too! What a journey the past few months have been prepping for this show. The ups and downs of everyday thinking "will I be ripped enough?" "am I big enough" "how am I going to make it through another 2.5 hours of cardio today". These are the nagging questions I have all the time. So far, I get through it all. Only 1 day have I not done my cardio, and that was this last Saturday. I worked in the morning and then I was invited to a card making class that one of my clients was putting on. We made 5 different Christmas cards and 4 of each card. It was so much fun. Like scrapbooking but not having to come up with the ideas yourself. You just follow the template and make the cards. I loved it. I then came home and cooked my food for the week/sat on the couch. Actually I even went to bed early like at 730pm because I was pooped.
Speaking of this Thanksgiving weekend, it's been a good one. Sunday I worked out lots and then Mike and I figured out my routine for the my show. I am getting really excited now. It's less than 5 weeks away now. SO IF YOU WANT TO COME, GET YOUR TICKETS! I then did a bit of baking (guilty I ate some too) but it was chill. I made a ton of food for the week and I made 2 magazine Christmas trees for Christmas. I also pretty much finished my Christmas shopping online and decided that I am going to make a whole bunch of Christmas treats for my friends and clients. Homemade gifts! I am going to start on those soon too as I have the brainless time right now.
I have been learning lots about self control, discipline and motivation through this process. I also have come to realize that I love my job. I love helping people see results and making good money at something that comes so easily. I need to be more social, but I don't hang out with people for fear that I am going to say something bad or lash out at them. It's happened before in the past couple weeks. I have been HULKISH since Thursday and so I am staying clear of all civilization - or the best that I can.
The best way to do 2.5 hours of cardio a day is to split it up into 1 hr and 20 min sections. Reading a magazine makes the time go by the fastest. Doing spin class or talking to Kristie, who comes with me, also makes the time go by fast. Just watching tv kinda sucks. The food network is okay though, but football is the best. I love Sundays for workouts because there is so much to watch and it's entertaining!!!!
Well that's all for now, gotta go eat something and then go do some cardio! Have a great thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving too! What a journey the past few months have been prepping for this show. The ups and downs of everyday thinking "will I be ripped enough?" "am I big enough" "how am I going to make it through another 2.5 hours of cardio today". These are the nagging questions I have all the time. So far, I get through it all. Only 1 day have I not done my cardio, and that was this last Saturday. I worked in the morning and then I was invited to a card making class that one of my clients was putting on. We made 5 different Christmas cards and 4 of each card. It was so much fun. Like scrapbooking but not having to come up with the ideas yourself. You just follow the template and make the cards. I loved it. I then came home and cooked my food for the week/sat on the couch. Actually I even went to bed early like at 730pm because I was pooped.
Speaking of this Thanksgiving weekend, it's been a good one. Sunday I worked out lots and then Mike and I figured out my routine for the my show. I am getting really excited now. It's less than 5 weeks away now. SO IF YOU WANT TO COME, GET YOUR TICKETS! I then did a bit of baking (guilty I ate some too) but it was chill. I made a ton of food for the week and I made 2 magazine Christmas trees for Christmas. I also pretty much finished my Christmas shopping online and decided that I am going to make a whole bunch of Christmas treats for my friends and clients. Homemade gifts! I am going to start on those soon too as I have the brainless time right now.
I have been learning lots about self control, discipline and motivation through this process. I also have come to realize that I love my job. I love helping people see results and making good money at something that comes so easily. I need to be more social, but I don't hang out with people for fear that I am going to say something bad or lash out at them. It's happened before in the past couple weeks. I have been HULKISH since Thursday and so I am staying clear of all civilization - or the best that I can.
The best way to do 2.5 hours of cardio a day is to split it up into 1 hr and 20 min sections. Reading a magazine makes the time go by the fastest. Doing spin class or talking to Kristie, who comes with me, also makes the time go by fast. Just watching tv kinda sucks. The food network is okay though, but football is the best. I love Sundays for workouts because there is so much to watch and it's entertaining!!!!
Well that's all for now, gotta go eat something and then go do some cardio! Have a great thanksgiving!
Saturday, September 17, 2011
I am a bodybuilder
I may not ever make it to the Olympia stage, but I am as hardcore and dedicated as anyone out there.
My day begins the night before when I look over at my alarm clock to make sure it is set.
430am my alarm goes off. Never enough time, never enough sleep. I wake up.
I throw on a pair of shorts, a tshirt and a pair of beat up Nike's. Now 1 scoop of pre workout in a few
ounces of cold water then off to the gym. 20 minutes later, let the games begin!
I am still amazed at how fast it hits. Still amazed at how it becomes me. I am like no other.
I am master of my domain. i will walk through those gym doors and make everyone stare.
There is no tomorrow, there is only today. That is how I train, that is how I prepare.
Every single poundage of weight, every single set, every time I hit one more rep means
more than everything that has come before it.
Now, every workout is my best workout. I'm finished today, but my work is never done.
Tomorrow is back day and all I can think about right now is racking up on dead lifts.
Just one more thing to do . . . Set the alarm again.
My day begins the night before when I look over at my alarm clock to make sure it is set.
430am my alarm goes off. Never enough time, never enough sleep. I wake up.
I throw on a pair of shorts, a tshirt and a pair of beat up Nike's. Now 1 scoop of pre workout in a few
ounces of cold water then off to the gym. 20 minutes later, let the games begin!
I am still amazed at how fast it hits. Still amazed at how it becomes me. I am like no other.
I am master of my domain. i will walk through those gym doors and make everyone stare.
There is no tomorrow, there is only today. That is how I train, that is how I prepare.
Every single poundage of weight, every single set, every time I hit one more rep means
more than everything that has come before it.
Now, every workout is my best workout. I'm finished today, but my work is never done.
Tomorrow is back day and all I can think about right now is racking up on dead lifts.
Just one more thing to do . . . Set the alarm again.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Even Huger
Greetings!
Wow, such a long time! Well my very valid reason is that we don't have internet right now at our house. It isn't great and super frustrating. Safe to say that I don't just waste time on it anymore when I get home, but rather go to bed, which is what I should be doing.
Anyhow, in one month from today I have to start leaning out and changing my training for my show. It's crazy and I don't think that I am ready, although I weigh more than I ever have in my life. It's weird cuz I think that I need to get even bigger. It's so fun. I love it. My trainer says I will crack the top 3 for sure!
No significant news. Last weekend I played in a 5 on 5 outdoor coed bball tournament in downtown Vancouver. It was fun and hot, but we lost all but one of our games and I hurt my knee a bit. I rolled my right ankle which caused me to fall on my left knee hard. It was swollen but no internal damage I hope. I am super accident prone anyways.
Work has been super slow with all my clients going on holidays, but I have managed to get a couple new clients as well as just spend extra time training myself and being outside. I am getting so dark. I have no real plans for the rest of the summer. A couple day trips to the lake, to the states, and some training conferences and such. I am spending lots of time watching Gilmore Girls and hanging out with my friends, aka "The Posse". It's so fun being tight with a group of friends!
I really wish there was more for me to share but right now I just live day to day trying to make the most of who I am and what I stand for. I miss our small group on Sundays where I learn so much and get to connect with fellow believers but it's done for the summer. I can't wait til September to get more clients, see my friends that are clients, see other friends and get even more plugged into church and my young adults group.
Later days!
Wow, such a long time! Well my very valid reason is that we don't have internet right now at our house. It isn't great and super frustrating. Safe to say that I don't just waste time on it anymore when I get home, but rather go to bed, which is what I should be doing.
Anyhow, in one month from today I have to start leaning out and changing my training for my show. It's crazy and I don't think that I am ready, although I weigh more than I ever have in my life. It's weird cuz I think that I need to get even bigger. It's so fun. I love it. My trainer says I will crack the top 3 for sure!
No significant news. Last weekend I played in a 5 on 5 outdoor coed bball tournament in downtown Vancouver. It was fun and hot, but we lost all but one of our games and I hurt my knee a bit. I rolled my right ankle which caused me to fall on my left knee hard. It was swollen but no internal damage I hope. I am super accident prone anyways.
Work has been super slow with all my clients going on holidays, but I have managed to get a couple new clients as well as just spend extra time training myself and being outside. I am getting so dark. I have no real plans for the rest of the summer. A couple day trips to the lake, to the states, and some training conferences and such. I am spending lots of time watching Gilmore Girls and hanging out with my friends, aka "The Posse". It's so fun being tight with a group of friends!
I really wish there was more for me to share but right now I just live day to day trying to make the most of who I am and what I stand for. I miss our small group on Sundays where I learn so much and get to connect with fellow believers but it's done for the summer. I can't wait til September to get more clients, see my friends that are clients, see other friends and get even more plugged into church and my young adults group.
Later days!
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Train like your life depended on being massive
Dear readers,
The delay of writing this blog was warranted by the lack of computer time in my life. I am not complaining in the least as I have been super busy training people and training myself. My time is spent eating, sleeping, working out, planning workouts, getting prepped for my workouts, training other people, driving, eating, and sleeping. That's the story of my life from Monday to Saturday. The odd day I do get to enjoy some free time outside with some friends or I pop into Starbucks to "study" but really everyone just comes to sit with me on their breaks. Again I am not complaining because I feel like I finally have structure in my life and am working towards a goal.
That being said, it's a tad lonely. I don't want to be a workaholic but I do love it greatly. Not a day goes by that I don't want to be at the gym. Some days like Tuesday for example are going to be a bit long as I am there for 17hours. 13 training and the others me working out. The playoffs bring time for me to get together with people and cheer like crazy for a team that I don't even really like. It's just fun to get involved in the action and hang out with buddies.
My training is going awesome. I am eating like a mad man and training like one too. I am getting pretty big, which is only a start on my process to the competition in November. It's taking a lot of work but everyone knows that I am doing it and are supporting me like crazy. Always forcing me to eat, workout hard, helping with anything I need. My trainer knows that I am gonna rock the competition and is super fun to train with. I am meeting with him more often this month so that I can just get jacked before coming home at the end of June.
Speaking of which I can't wait to come home!!!! Yay. I will be there on June 25th until July 4th. In time for Brianne's 4th of July party! Other events in my life include attending a new college and career group with my friend Meggan, watching lots and lots of hockey games and trying to be outside as much as possible. It is so sunny and summer is finally here! Well not much too report on right now, so email me if you want some more life info.
Later days!
The delay of writing this blog was warranted by the lack of computer time in my life. I am not complaining in the least as I have been super busy training people and training myself. My time is spent eating, sleeping, working out, planning workouts, getting prepped for my workouts, training other people, driving, eating, and sleeping. That's the story of my life from Monday to Saturday. The odd day I do get to enjoy some free time outside with some friends or I pop into Starbucks to "study" but really everyone just comes to sit with me on their breaks. Again I am not complaining because I feel like I finally have structure in my life and am working towards a goal.
That being said, it's a tad lonely. I don't want to be a workaholic but I do love it greatly. Not a day goes by that I don't want to be at the gym. Some days like Tuesday for example are going to be a bit long as I am there for 17hours. 13 training and the others me working out. The playoffs bring time for me to get together with people and cheer like crazy for a team that I don't even really like. It's just fun to get involved in the action and hang out with buddies.
My training is going awesome. I am eating like a mad man and training like one too. I am getting pretty big, which is only a start on my process to the competition in November. It's taking a lot of work but everyone knows that I am doing it and are supporting me like crazy. Always forcing me to eat, workout hard, helping with anything I need. My trainer knows that I am gonna rock the competition and is super fun to train with. I am meeting with him more often this month so that I can just get jacked before coming home at the end of June.
Speaking of which I can't wait to come home!!!! Yay. I will be there on June 25th until July 4th. In time for Brianne's 4th of July party! Other events in my life include attending a new college and career group with my friend Meggan, watching lots and lots of hockey games and trying to be outside as much as possible. It is so sunny and summer is finally here! Well not much too report on right now, so email me if you want some more life info.
Later days!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Money in the Bank
Greetings all!
I have been spending way too much time in my fellow trainer, Caleb,'s company. "Money in the bank", "Gettin' huge", etc are all his sayings and now stuck in my head. I am on my way to having a lot of money in the bank, as well as gettin huge thanks to his crazy hard workouts. I have been working with him this week doing some really heavy weights and feelin' just jacked. It's an awesome feeling!
I have been working a lot, a lot, a lot. It's so much fun though. My clients are awesome, they are all working really hard. Everyone is really enjoying my workouts and enjoying me as well. I don't want to get too proud and elated as some months are good for this business and some aren't so good. This month and the last one are going to be just great! I am spending all my time at the gym, which I love. I have been working and working out super hard. The weather is getting nicer. I have been playing football. I am getting sun. It's all good!!!!
I need to get away for a bit though before I get burnt out. I feel like it could be really soon. My friends and I are planning a day/night trip down to Seattle to do some shopping and see the city and stuff. I think it would be super fun. It was supposed to be this next weekend the 15th but we might go on May long from Sunday to Monday. We have to organize 4 people's schedules so it's a bit tough.
I am not a Canucks fan by any means but it has been super exciting watching the Canucks play in the playoffs. I don't think that they deserve to be doing this well but as long as they do well I get to hang out with my friends and watch the games. Gives me something to talk to my clients about all the time too!
My jeep is finally getting insured in BC and I got my BC licence today. I received my NASM which is National Academy of Sports Medicine study books in the mail to study for my next certification within 3 months. This will provide me with much more detail into muscle groups and I will be nationally recognized with personal training so that I can do my cruise ship work and other athletic training!
I will try to update this more often than I have been. Time is tight all the time. LOL. But in reality I am sure that you would like to know what's up with me and so I will do my best to fill you in.
Later days!
I have been spending way too much time in my fellow trainer, Caleb,'s company. "Money in the bank", "Gettin' huge", etc are all his sayings and now stuck in my head. I am on my way to having a lot of money in the bank, as well as gettin huge thanks to his crazy hard workouts. I have been working with him this week doing some really heavy weights and feelin' just jacked. It's an awesome feeling!
I have been working a lot, a lot, a lot. It's so much fun though. My clients are awesome, they are all working really hard. Everyone is really enjoying my workouts and enjoying me as well. I don't want to get too proud and elated as some months are good for this business and some aren't so good. This month and the last one are going to be just great! I am spending all my time at the gym, which I love. I have been working and working out super hard. The weather is getting nicer. I have been playing football. I am getting sun. It's all good!!!!
I need to get away for a bit though before I get burnt out. I feel like it could be really soon. My friends and I are planning a day/night trip down to Seattle to do some shopping and see the city and stuff. I think it would be super fun. It was supposed to be this next weekend the 15th but we might go on May long from Sunday to Monday. We have to organize 4 people's schedules so it's a bit tough.
I am not a Canucks fan by any means but it has been super exciting watching the Canucks play in the playoffs. I don't think that they deserve to be doing this well but as long as they do well I get to hang out with my friends and watch the games. Gives me something to talk to my clients about all the time too!
My jeep is finally getting insured in BC and I got my BC licence today. I received my NASM which is National Academy of Sports Medicine study books in the mail to study for my next certification within 3 months. This will provide me with much more detail into muscle groups and I will be nationally recognized with personal training so that I can do my cruise ship work and other athletic training!
I will try to update this more often than I have been. Time is tight all the time. LOL. But in reality I am sure that you would like to know what's up with me and so I will do my best to fill you in.
Later days!
Sunday, April 24, 2011
He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!
Greetings and Happy Easter!
The past few days have been really great! Yesterday I had to work, but my clients were just awesome. I had so much fun on Saturday and Friday with them, giving them kick butt workouts, and having them tell me that I am a good trainer. I am so thankful for them saying that. Not prideful, just feel really good about it. I have some really funny clients and people that work hard and are fun to talk to.
Friday I got to hang out with some friends, attend a couple church services, and workout. Saturday I got to play football and then rollerblade around the seawall. It was so nice and I kinda burned my face a bit. Football was just a little throw around with my coach and another player but it was so good!!!!! I am not really as in shape as I thought.
The other day I bought 4 seasons of Gilmore Girls and I am obsessed with it! Elisha and I watch it all the time and today that is pretty much all that I did. I cleaned, cooked, baked, planned, and watched Gilmore Girls. Tomorrow I am going to my friend Meggan's house for a potluck Easter dinner and an earlier baking session.
I love my job. I am working hard with working out for getting to competition stage. I love my church and my friends. I am getting more settled in my house, my career, and my position in life. I am trying to get involved in more things and now with our church expansion/growth/campus planting I am going to help out in all the ways that I can. Baking, painting, construction, etc. It will be super awesome to work with people on such a big progect.
I trust that you all experienced a blessed Easter with friends and family and a filling of the joy from our risen Saviour!
Later days!
The past few days have been really great! Yesterday I had to work, but my clients were just awesome. I had so much fun on Saturday and Friday with them, giving them kick butt workouts, and having them tell me that I am a good trainer. I am so thankful for them saying that. Not prideful, just feel really good about it. I have some really funny clients and people that work hard and are fun to talk to.
Friday I got to hang out with some friends, attend a couple church services, and workout. Saturday I got to play football and then rollerblade around the seawall. It was so nice and I kinda burned my face a bit. Football was just a little throw around with my coach and another player but it was so good!!!!! I am not really as in shape as I thought.
The other day I bought 4 seasons of Gilmore Girls and I am obsessed with it! Elisha and I watch it all the time and today that is pretty much all that I did. I cleaned, cooked, baked, planned, and watched Gilmore Girls. Tomorrow I am going to my friend Meggan's house for a potluck Easter dinner and an earlier baking session.
I love my job. I am working hard with working out for getting to competition stage. I love my church and my friends. I am getting more settled in my house, my career, and my position in life. I am trying to get involved in more things and now with our church expansion/growth/campus planting I am going to help out in all the ways that I can. Baking, painting, construction, etc. It will be super awesome to work with people on such a big progect.
I trust that you all experienced a blessed Easter with friends and family and a filling of the joy from our risen Saviour!
Later days!
Friday, April 8, 2011
Being Intentional
Intentional. Intentional. Intentional.
Word of the day/month, whatever the time frame. It's the only word that runs through my head and heart over and over and over.
Being intentional is doing things on purpose with focus and a plan. Knowing why you are doing something and doing it with passion and purpose. Why do you do the things that you do? Why are we impatient in traffic? Because we think that we don't have the time to wait behind someone that is slow. Because we think that we are more important than the person ahead of us. Because we think that we are more important than laws and rules. Because we have places to go and people to see. Because we want to blame our lateness on someone else. Because we always want to find something to complain about. Whatever the reason, it's not right.
And so lately I have been asking myself WHY for all the things that I do. Not to the point of overanalyzation that I stop progress of a conversation or action, but just so that I can realize the reason. I have goals. I have plans. I have a Savior who expects more from me. He wants me to love, to have compassion, to make time to build into people, to make the most of my time to honor Him, to work with fervor in my job and give Him the glory. Am I doing that all the time? At any time? I am not so sure.
I love my job as a personal trainer. I am getting better at it and really connecting with my clients and the people that I work with. But Jesus is missing. Not that He has withdrew from my life, but because I have withdrew from Him. I don't think that I can do it on my own and haven't tried to, but when things are just going alright, I tend to not rely on Him. Not trusting Him with all my heart and leaning on my own understanding. In all my ways I need to acknowledge Him and He will make my paths straight.
Back to intentionality. Being intentional about what He has told me to do. Being intentional about how to live my life to honor Him. Things like making time to read my Bible, to pray for those that need it and those that think they don't, to treat everyone with God's love and get rid of the judgement that controls our thought processes. It's the little things too. Being intentional about brushing my teeth everynight (even though it was never enforced and so not a habit I am familiar with). Being intentional about time management, making priorities, and striving to reach my goals by setting and reaching smaller "stepping stone" goals.
We are called to a higher standard and I want to live at that level. I want people to notice my strive for excellence and my dedication to my work, people and things that will bring my God glory and attention. It's not about me, it's about Him. How can I make every action, every thought, every word reflect JESUS and the role that He has in my life?
Word of the day/month, whatever the time frame. It's the only word that runs through my head and heart over and over and over.
Being intentional is doing things on purpose with focus and a plan. Knowing why you are doing something and doing it with passion and purpose. Why do you do the things that you do? Why are we impatient in traffic? Because we think that we don't have the time to wait behind someone that is slow. Because we think that we are more important than the person ahead of us. Because we think that we are more important than laws and rules. Because we have places to go and people to see. Because we want to blame our lateness on someone else. Because we always want to find something to complain about. Whatever the reason, it's not right.
And so lately I have been asking myself WHY for all the things that I do. Not to the point of overanalyzation that I stop progress of a conversation or action, but just so that I can realize the reason. I have goals. I have plans. I have a Savior who expects more from me. He wants me to love, to have compassion, to make time to build into people, to make the most of my time to honor Him, to work with fervor in my job and give Him the glory. Am I doing that all the time? At any time? I am not so sure.
I love my job as a personal trainer. I am getting better at it and really connecting with my clients and the people that I work with. But Jesus is missing. Not that He has withdrew from my life, but because I have withdrew from Him. I don't think that I can do it on my own and haven't tried to, but when things are just going alright, I tend to not rely on Him. Not trusting Him with all my heart and leaning on my own understanding. In all my ways I need to acknowledge Him and He will make my paths straight.
Back to intentionality. Being intentional about what He has told me to do. Being intentional about how to live my life to honor Him. Things like making time to read my Bible, to pray for those that need it and those that think they don't, to treat everyone with God's love and get rid of the judgement that controls our thought processes. It's the little things too. Being intentional about brushing my teeth everynight (even though it was never enforced and so not a habit I am familiar with). Being intentional about time management, making priorities, and striving to reach my goals by setting and reaching smaller "stepping stone" goals.
We are called to a higher standard and I want to live at that level. I want people to notice my strive for excellence and my dedication to my work, people and things that will bring my God glory and attention. It's not about me, it's about Him. How can I make every action, every thought, every word reflect JESUS and the role that He has in my life?
Monday, April 4, 2011
Torrential Downpour
Greetings!
So for the past few days, like 4, it has been raining nonstop. And I don't mean this typical nice BC sprinkling of rain that happens all the time, it's the nonstop pouring that makes drivers insane and does not allow me to run outside. Driving into Burnaby this morning to write my final personal training exam was brutal. It took almost 2 hours because of stalls, commuters and downright crappy drivers. I made it back in less than 40 which is the typical time for that jaunt. Anyhow, I wrote my exam and it's done. I am sure that I passed which is 70% but I don't think that I did exceptional.
Life is pretty great. I am super super busy with clients and working out so much that I practically live at the gym. I sometimes don`t want to work out cuz I`ve been there so long. Now some guy calls me `shooter` too because he sees me play bball so much there.
My whole college and career group went to the Keg on Sunday for a joint bday party for two girls. It was super fun and great food. Haven`t had prime rib in so long! Tonight I am baking again with my friend Amy tonight and I can`t wait. Don`t know what we are making but Justin her brother, and her boyfriend Stephan have put in their two cents worth and so we may end up making monster cookies and whoopie pies! Lol!
I am still going to be playing football even if it`s just a couple of games this season. The coach and the players want me to play a bit so I will be suiting up for that. I am really looking for another team or camp to coach for basketball because I really miss it and want to be more involved with kids and athletics.
A lot more is happening right now, especially spiritually in my life but I will get into that when I have more time. I am making dinner as we speak so I better go get it before it burns! Later days!
So for the past few days, like 4, it has been raining nonstop. And I don't mean this typical nice BC sprinkling of rain that happens all the time, it's the nonstop pouring that makes drivers insane and does not allow me to run outside. Driving into Burnaby this morning to write my final personal training exam was brutal. It took almost 2 hours because of stalls, commuters and downright crappy drivers. I made it back in less than 40 which is the typical time for that jaunt. Anyhow, I wrote my exam and it's done. I am sure that I passed which is 70% but I don't think that I did exceptional.
Life is pretty great. I am super super busy with clients and working out so much that I practically live at the gym. I sometimes don`t want to work out cuz I`ve been there so long. Now some guy calls me `shooter` too because he sees me play bball so much there.
My whole college and career group went to the Keg on Sunday for a joint bday party for two girls. It was super fun and great food. Haven`t had prime rib in so long! Tonight I am baking again with my friend Amy tonight and I can`t wait. Don`t know what we are making but Justin her brother, and her boyfriend Stephan have put in their two cents worth and so we may end up making monster cookies and whoopie pies! Lol!
I am still going to be playing football even if it`s just a couple of games this season. The coach and the players want me to play a bit so I will be suiting up for that. I am really looking for another team or camp to coach for basketball because I really miss it and want to be more involved with kids and athletics.
A lot more is happening right now, especially spiritually in my life but I will get into that when I have more time. I am making dinner as we speak so I better go get it before it burns! Later days!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Baker with a little personal training on the side . . .
Greetings!
Yes I love to bake! I work at Steve Nash Tuesdays - Fridays 3-9pm and Saturdays from 9-2 and then I get home and bake. All weekend I bake. I bake cookies. I bake squares. I bake brownies. I eat too much cookie dough. LOL. But yes I just love it. Yesterday my roommate Elisha and I went to the states and more than 75% of the money that I spent went into baking supplies. That's okay though because it's a hobbie. I finally have one. An expensive one but one nonetheless. My friends at Starbucks and Elisha and the church staff love it too! Woke up early before church today and just wanted to bake, so made a brownie cookie pizza and some raspberry coconut white chocolate bars.
Life is pretty good right now. Almost settled in the new place. Just one last piece of furniture needs to be finished and then I can unpack the rest of my stuff. The bottom floor looks lived in and nice so just to finish my room. I am never at my house so it really doesn't matter. Sometimes I have clients in the morning and so I just stay in White Rock all day. Hang out with friends, workout, walk around the town or just read. Now that it's getting nicer I will be at the beach a whole lot more!
I work a lot and love it. I could totally see myself as a workaholic. Bad, but that's how much I enjoy my job and want to succeed in it. I have been getting really busy with clients and really grown to love some of my clients. They buy sessions just so that we can hang out/workout/talk. I really enjoy those times. I have made a lot of other friends at the gym and know when they workout and what they are up to most of the time. It's fun seeing them.
I am busy working out a lot too because I plan on entering a figure competition in the fall. Not bodybuilding, but a step below. I am super excited to be on track for something and really just have a goal to reach. It's so much more fun and easier to train that way.
I've been playing some pick up bball with friends from church which is sososososo much fun. I haven't been playing flag football because of work and I miss it. I don't know if I will be able to play this season either because the games fall on Saturdays right during the time that I am working. I really want to, but without practicing too I just feel like I am half committed. They still want me to play even without practicing but to me it's halfhearted. You know "all or nothing". That's me.
Other than those sweet things, not much else is new. Want to get involved in something more to fill up some more time, volunteer or sports or coaching or something. I think that summer will bring some of this. I hope to go back up to camp soon for a week or a weekend this summer to work in the kitchen or with event staff or something. I missed it last year so it would be good to do that again.
Well as I sit here on my floor in Langley, practically all of my relatives are planning their trips down south and boy do I wish I was going too. I would love to travel right now. But that's not feasible for a bit. Have a great Sunday!
Later days!
Yes I love to bake! I work at Steve Nash Tuesdays - Fridays 3-9pm and Saturdays from 9-2 and then I get home and bake. All weekend I bake. I bake cookies. I bake squares. I bake brownies. I eat too much cookie dough. LOL. But yes I just love it. Yesterday my roommate Elisha and I went to the states and more than 75% of the money that I spent went into baking supplies. That's okay though because it's a hobbie. I finally have one. An expensive one but one nonetheless. My friends at Starbucks and Elisha and the church staff love it too! Woke up early before church today and just wanted to bake, so made a brownie cookie pizza and some raspberry coconut white chocolate bars.
Life is pretty good right now. Almost settled in the new place. Just one last piece of furniture needs to be finished and then I can unpack the rest of my stuff. The bottom floor looks lived in and nice so just to finish my room. I am never at my house so it really doesn't matter. Sometimes I have clients in the morning and so I just stay in White Rock all day. Hang out with friends, workout, walk around the town or just read. Now that it's getting nicer I will be at the beach a whole lot more!
I work a lot and love it. I could totally see myself as a workaholic. Bad, but that's how much I enjoy my job and want to succeed in it. I have been getting really busy with clients and really grown to love some of my clients. They buy sessions just so that we can hang out/workout/talk. I really enjoy those times. I have made a lot of other friends at the gym and know when they workout and what they are up to most of the time. It's fun seeing them.
I am busy working out a lot too because I plan on entering a figure competition in the fall. Not bodybuilding, but a step below. I am super excited to be on track for something and really just have a goal to reach. It's so much more fun and easier to train that way.
I've been playing some pick up bball with friends from church which is sososososo much fun. I haven't been playing flag football because of work and I miss it. I don't know if I will be able to play this season either because the games fall on Saturdays right during the time that I am working. I really want to, but without practicing too I just feel like I am half committed. They still want me to play even without practicing but to me it's halfhearted. You know "all or nothing". That's me.
Other than those sweet things, not much else is new. Want to get involved in something more to fill up some more time, volunteer or sports or coaching or something. I think that summer will bring some of this. I hope to go back up to camp soon for a week or a weekend this summer to work in the kitchen or with event staff or something. I missed it last year so it would be good to do that again.
Well as I sit here on my floor in Langley, practically all of my relatives are planning their trips down south and boy do I wish I was going too. I would love to travel right now. But that's not feasible for a bit. Have a great Sunday!
Later days!
Monday, March 14, 2011
March Madness
Greetings!
I wish this title meant that I was watching a lot of basketball but that's not the case. I have been super super busy with work because I have a couple clients that come in the morning and then I start work at 3pm now that I have extended hours due to my hard work and ability to train well (says my manager). So I wake up and go to the gym to workout, train my morning clients, work out again maybe, kill time/should do productive things, then start work again and finish at 9pm. It's a long day, but it's only Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Fridays there are no morning clients and Saturdays I work 9-2. I have really been enjoying work although I really need to amp up the sales part of it. I need the confidence, the words and the ability to generate interest through initial personal training exercises.
Moving in has been slow going, but getting better. Our kitchen is organized, my room is not just a little goat trail to my bed anymore, we have a hospitable living room, and semi organized bathrooms. I am in the process of changing my dresser/set of shelves into a horizontal shelving unit for my room. Just need a saw and some larger nails than I currently possess. I am really excited for when it's done. I want to paint it too!!!!
Now that I am getting into the swing of things I need some other things to get involved in on the weekend and my day off (Monday). Hoping to get some kind of volunteer thing and/or coaching thing. Also going to start some group exercise in the mornings at my church as soon as my personal training cert. is complete. Speaking of which, I am going to write my final exam next Friday so please pray for me for that, as I can't wait to just get it all done so that I can start on my nutrition certification.
Lent hasn't been going that well. The things that I gave up or tried to sacrifice really didn't pan out as I wasn't as dedicated as I thought. There is one that I still gave up and haven't "cheated" on as of yet. I really was lacking the Biblical portions of Lent and the spiritual focus as of course that's the whole reason behind it all. Why is it so hard for us to sacrifice something that's so unimportant in the grand scheme of things? Why is it so hard to make Jesus a priority in our lives rather than just squeezing Him in whatever time we have left of our lives?
Don't got a whole lot of other things to say at the moment, but I'll check in soon! Later days!
I wish this title meant that I was watching a lot of basketball but that's not the case. I have been super super busy with work because I have a couple clients that come in the morning and then I start work at 3pm now that I have extended hours due to my hard work and ability to train well (says my manager). So I wake up and go to the gym to workout, train my morning clients, work out again maybe, kill time/should do productive things, then start work again and finish at 9pm. It's a long day, but it's only Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Fridays there are no morning clients and Saturdays I work 9-2. I have really been enjoying work although I really need to amp up the sales part of it. I need the confidence, the words and the ability to generate interest through initial personal training exercises.
Moving in has been slow going, but getting better. Our kitchen is organized, my room is not just a little goat trail to my bed anymore, we have a hospitable living room, and semi organized bathrooms. I am in the process of changing my dresser/set of shelves into a horizontal shelving unit for my room. Just need a saw and some larger nails than I currently possess. I am really excited for when it's done. I want to paint it too!!!!
Now that I am getting into the swing of things I need some other things to get involved in on the weekend and my day off (Monday). Hoping to get some kind of volunteer thing and/or coaching thing. Also going to start some group exercise in the mornings at my church as soon as my personal training cert. is complete. Speaking of which, I am going to write my final exam next Friday so please pray for me for that, as I can't wait to just get it all done so that I can start on my nutrition certification.
Lent hasn't been going that well. The things that I gave up or tried to sacrifice really didn't pan out as I wasn't as dedicated as I thought. There is one that I still gave up and haven't "cheated" on as of yet. I really was lacking the Biblical portions of Lent and the spiritual focus as of course that's the whole reason behind it all. Why is it so hard for us to sacrifice something that's so unimportant in the grand scheme of things? Why is it so hard to make Jesus a priority in our lives rather than just squeezing Him in whatever time we have left of our lives?
Don't got a whole lot of other things to say at the moment, but I'll check in soon! Later days!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Moving Day
Greetings!
Well the time has come for me to move. Only to Langley though. It will be more of a commute than now, but it's a nice drive providing you don't get behind any semis or slow moving vehicles. I am super pumped to live with my friend Elisha and set everything up. I have taken ____ number of loads over to the house (not sharing how many, because I am ashamed of how much stuff I have). This weekend is the big move for the furniture and bigger things. It will go well as we know many people with trucks.
As for life, it's turning around since the last blog. Work has picked up a lot and I am doing lots to increase my client number, although it's hard to manage all of them at once. I have been meeting tons of fun people and getting to chat with them at the gym makes going to work so fun. I miss my starbucks friends but only in the sense that I get to talk to them all day and have inside jokes. I have been baking for them once a week but this week they missed out because I already moved my mixer and baking supplies.
The snow was an unwelcome surprise. We were just getting in the habit of sun and nicer weather and then WHAM it snows and remains cold for days. Shouldn't complain though, it ain't no -18 or anything crazy like that.
This past weekend was fun and eventful. On Saturday I went to Abbotsford to visit Lonnie and have cheesecake and watch a movie. It was fun. On Sunday Leia and I went to church and then went downtown to the wellness show. It was not as good as last year but still enlightening and informative. We got a lot of free stuff too! The best part was just getting to DO something with Leia all day and talking about all sorts of things. I miss that. Watching movies all the time just doesn't cut it.
Well I am running out of things to say and time as my pork tenderloin is almost done cooking. You'll hear from me again as soon as all this moving stuff is over with and I get a bit more settled! Until then . . . later days!!!
Well the time has come for me to move. Only to Langley though. It will be more of a commute than now, but it's a nice drive providing you don't get behind any semis or slow moving vehicles. I am super pumped to live with my friend Elisha and set everything up. I have taken ____ number of loads over to the house (not sharing how many, because I am ashamed of how much stuff I have). This weekend is the big move for the furniture and bigger things. It will go well as we know many people with trucks.
As for life, it's turning around since the last blog. Work has picked up a lot and I am doing lots to increase my client number, although it's hard to manage all of them at once. I have been meeting tons of fun people and getting to chat with them at the gym makes going to work so fun. I miss my starbucks friends but only in the sense that I get to talk to them all day and have inside jokes. I have been baking for them once a week but this week they missed out because I already moved my mixer and baking supplies.
The snow was an unwelcome surprise. We were just getting in the habit of sun and nicer weather and then WHAM it snows and remains cold for days. Shouldn't complain though, it ain't no -18 or anything crazy like that.
This past weekend was fun and eventful. On Saturday I went to Abbotsford to visit Lonnie and have cheesecake and watch a movie. It was fun. On Sunday Leia and I went to church and then went downtown to the wellness show. It was not as good as last year but still enlightening and informative. We got a lot of free stuff too! The best part was just getting to DO something with Leia all day and talking about all sorts of things. I miss that. Watching movies all the time just doesn't cut it.
Well I am running out of things to say and time as my pork tenderloin is almost done cooking. You'll hear from me again as soon as all this moving stuff is over with and I get a bit more settled! Until then . . . later days!!!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
In a funk
Greetings!
Hello dear readers! My birthday was a great success as the weather was super warm, the warmest it's ever been on my birthday, and so I spent most of the day outside walking. Leia and I really enjoyed breakfast in the states and had some coffee and walked around a bit too. I walked with my friend Diana in the afternoon and then went to work at the gym.
Speaking of which, the job is going well. I have really picked up a lot of clients due to the other trainers not having room, going on vacation, and just allowing me a chance to train some people. The last 2 days have been very busy with clients and training but it has been so fun. On friday I was training this guy who wants to build muscle mass and train for a RCMP fitness test. It's so fun because that's what I specialize in. Today had a number of clients that I really could push with high intensity workouts that got their heart rate up. Some others aren't as exciting but I am on this crazy huge learning curve with training, weight programs, nutrition and working the system at the gym.
I am really missing my friends at starbucks and having people to talk to everyday all day. It has been getting very lonely during the day when my friends are working and I am not. I have been filling my time with coaching basketball, working out (when I feel motivated), cleaning, baking, spending time outside, and just trying to figure out why I am in this funk (as I like to call it).
I think that it is coming down to this huge change in life stage right now that I have been comfortable in my job at starbucks and really good at it, and now I am thrown into something that I love, but am not instantly great at. I really have to work at making sales and presenting myself and meeting people. It's fun but hard at the same time. I am not as busy and I haven't adjusted to what I should be doing in free time. How to rest, when to workout, when to eat, how to get things done that I really need to get done. I just feel like I am wasting a lot of time when in reality I am just trying to relax. So I am really excited to move in March because then I will have a roommate and someone to have fun with and connections to other people to hang out with on a more daily basis.
Time with God has been dwindling, not because of being busy, but lack of motivation. Like most things right now. I just ask myself "Why am I doing this? It won't affect anyone but me so why do it?" This is entirely the wrong mindset but I just can't shake it. I also haven't been able to attend football practice or my college and career which really cuts down the social time. I miss football so much. I loved having something to train for and see results and play and have fun. I miss cluster a lot too, the friendship and challenges with spiritual life, the fun and the food. I am going to start attending another cluster on Sunday nights because I am avaliable then and they are the same age group. I will not abandon my other cluster, but to attend something on a regular basis is what I need.
Well that pretty much defines this funk that I'm in. It's humbling asking for prayer for myself and for something that seems so insignificant, but if you could remember to ask God to strengthen my relationship with Him and have the motivation to do the things that I know are going to benefit me and my life whether it be working out, getting out more or spending a heck load more of time in the Word. To not make excuses but to push myself outside of my comfort zone and make the most out of this time in life.
I'm off to watch the Canucks/Flames game at Boston Pizza with some friends. So keep it real.
Later days!
Hello dear readers! My birthday was a great success as the weather was super warm, the warmest it's ever been on my birthday, and so I spent most of the day outside walking. Leia and I really enjoyed breakfast in the states and had some coffee and walked around a bit too. I walked with my friend Diana in the afternoon and then went to work at the gym.
Speaking of which, the job is going well. I have really picked up a lot of clients due to the other trainers not having room, going on vacation, and just allowing me a chance to train some people. The last 2 days have been very busy with clients and training but it has been so fun. On friday I was training this guy who wants to build muscle mass and train for a RCMP fitness test. It's so fun because that's what I specialize in. Today had a number of clients that I really could push with high intensity workouts that got their heart rate up. Some others aren't as exciting but I am on this crazy huge learning curve with training, weight programs, nutrition and working the system at the gym.
I am really missing my friends at starbucks and having people to talk to everyday all day. It has been getting very lonely during the day when my friends are working and I am not. I have been filling my time with coaching basketball, working out (when I feel motivated), cleaning, baking, spending time outside, and just trying to figure out why I am in this funk (as I like to call it).
I think that it is coming down to this huge change in life stage right now that I have been comfortable in my job at starbucks and really good at it, and now I am thrown into something that I love, but am not instantly great at. I really have to work at making sales and presenting myself and meeting people. It's fun but hard at the same time. I am not as busy and I haven't adjusted to what I should be doing in free time. How to rest, when to workout, when to eat, how to get things done that I really need to get done. I just feel like I am wasting a lot of time when in reality I am just trying to relax. So I am really excited to move in March because then I will have a roommate and someone to have fun with and connections to other people to hang out with on a more daily basis.
Time with God has been dwindling, not because of being busy, but lack of motivation. Like most things right now. I just ask myself "Why am I doing this? It won't affect anyone but me so why do it?" This is entirely the wrong mindset but I just can't shake it. I also haven't been able to attend football practice or my college and career which really cuts down the social time. I miss football so much. I loved having something to train for and see results and play and have fun. I miss cluster a lot too, the friendship and challenges with spiritual life, the fun and the food. I am going to start attending another cluster on Sunday nights because I am avaliable then and they are the same age group. I will not abandon my other cluster, but to attend something on a regular basis is what I need.
Well that pretty much defines this funk that I'm in. It's humbling asking for prayer for myself and for something that seems so insignificant, but if you could remember to ask God to strengthen my relationship with Him and have the motivation to do the things that I know are going to benefit me and my life whether it be working out, getting out more or spending a heck load more of time in the Word. To not make excuses but to push myself outside of my comfort zone and make the most out of this time in life.
I'm off to watch the Canucks/Flames game at Boston Pizza with some friends. So keep it real.
Later days!
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Happy Birthday to me!
Greetings!
As I hope most of you know, my birthday is on Tuesday February 1st and I am turning the big 2 5. So I am sort of trying to make a week out of my birthday not just a day. Yesterday I went cross country skiing, out for dinner, and then skating outside in Robson Square downtown Vancouver with friends such as Diana, Joon, Mika, Melissa, and Elisha. I am so thankful for people that care for me and people that I look forward to being with because they challenge me and me them. They are dear friends that add so much to my life and we get to hang out together and enjoy life alongside one another.
Today I had to work at Starbucks but it wasn't really as bad as I thought it was going to be. I stuck myself in drive thru and stayed there the whole day. Not too bad. I am now eating a 4 c. serving of apple crisp that I am having instead of birthday cake (as cake isn't really my favorite thing to eat). OH and I had popcorn with lots of butter last night too!
Tomorrow I am going to watch some tv and movies with my friend Amy and bake some goodies together. Tuesday Leia and I are going down to the states out for breakfast and to walk around a bit and just enjoy it down there. I love it there. Then I will probably do something outdoors in the afternoon before I work at the gym again. This week is full of both jobs and so I am going to be super tired and I can guarantee it, like 99.9% sure that I will be sick the week after. When I slow down and have time for my body to catch up to me, I know that I will get sick. So don't say I didn't warn you. I kind of play pity party when I am sick cuz I don't get sick often.
Saturday I get to watch hockey with friends and Sunday is the Superbowl. I will either be hosting a party or going somewhere to watch the game with friends. yay for friends that like football.
On the exciting news front, I am moving! I found a roommate, Elisha, to live with and we found a place in Langley. It's gonna be about a 20min drive to work but it's all back roads and the rent is about half of what I pay now and all the utilities and things are included so it's way way cheaper. Plus there is laundry in suite and it's two floors, so living room, kitchen, bathroom, downstairs and then bedrooms upstairs. Super pumped! We move March 1 so I will be posting and sending you a new address soon.
Also my new job at Steve Nash is awesome. I really get to let my personality shine and meet people and tell them what I know. They are coming for help and I am there to help them out. I am super pumped and loving it! Elisha asked me yesterday what my goals for this year as 25 are and I said that most of them have come true already. This year, 2011, has been a year of trusting God and letting Him plan my life rather than me planning it and trying to fit Him in. And that is why things have been working out. Cuz my trust and prayers are in Him!
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Here are pictures of the place and we are allowed to paint, we have a driveway, there is a huge backyard we can use, separate entrance, soundproof walls, etc. We can't wait to decorate!
Soon I will post more about the coming year and being 25 and other exciting things! But for now, there's the update and enjoy the pics!
Later days!
As I hope most of you know, my birthday is on Tuesday February 1st and I am turning the big 2 5. So I am sort of trying to make a week out of my birthday not just a day. Yesterday I went cross country skiing, out for dinner, and then skating outside in Robson Square downtown Vancouver with friends such as Diana, Joon, Mika, Melissa, and Elisha. I am so thankful for people that care for me and people that I look forward to being with because they challenge me and me them. They are dear friends that add so much to my life and we get to hang out together and enjoy life alongside one another.
Today I had to work at Starbucks but it wasn't really as bad as I thought it was going to be. I stuck myself in drive thru and stayed there the whole day. Not too bad. I am now eating a 4 c. serving of apple crisp that I am having instead of birthday cake (as cake isn't really my favorite thing to eat). OH and I had popcorn with lots of butter last night too!
Tomorrow I am going to watch some tv and movies with my friend Amy and bake some goodies together. Tuesday Leia and I are going down to the states out for breakfast and to walk around a bit and just enjoy it down there. I love it there. Then I will probably do something outdoors in the afternoon before I work at the gym again. This week is full of both jobs and so I am going to be super tired and I can guarantee it, like 99.9% sure that I will be sick the week after. When I slow down and have time for my body to catch up to me, I know that I will get sick. So don't say I didn't warn you. I kind of play pity party when I am sick cuz I don't get sick often.
Saturday I get to watch hockey with friends and Sunday is the Superbowl. I will either be hosting a party or going somewhere to watch the game with friends. yay for friends that like football.
On the exciting news front, I am moving! I found a roommate, Elisha, to live with and we found a place in Langley. It's gonna be about a 20min drive to work but it's all back roads and the rent is about half of what I pay now and all the utilities and things are included so it's way way cheaper. Plus there is laundry in suite and it's two floors, so living room, kitchen, bathroom, downstairs and then bedrooms upstairs. Super pumped! We move March 1 so I will be posting and sending you a new address soon.
Also my new job at Steve Nash is awesome. I really get to let my personality shine and meet people and tell them what I know. They are coming for help and I am there to help them out. I am super pumped and loving it! Elisha asked me yesterday what my goals for this year as 25 are and I said that most of them have come true already. This year, 2011, has been a year of trusting God and letting Him plan my life rather than me planning it and trying to fit Him in. And that is why things have been working out. Cuz my trust and prayers are in Him!
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Here are pictures of the place and we are allowed to paint, we have a driveway, there is a huge backyard we can use, separate entrance, soundproof walls, etc. We can't wait to decorate!
Soon I will post more about the coming year and being 25 and other exciting things! But for now, there's the update and enjoy the pics!
Later days!
Monday, January 17, 2011
Steve Nash Employee and Personal Trainer = Yours Truly
Greetings all!
This blog brings much excitement and worthy news. I got the job at Steve Nash Sports Club in South Surrey and will now be their newest personal trainer! I found out on Friday and on Saturday I went down to the states to buy a whole bunch of personal training attire that is more professional than my cutoff shirts and baggy athletic shorts. I am so pumped. The process of events in this new year could not have gone any more correctly! Maybe not in a timely fashion, or smoothly, but they have arrived. More infomation to follow, but for now it is sort of part time but as I build clients so too will my hours build. I start Wednesday!
Other news, now I am hoping to quit Starbucks soon as it's just a headache. I don't want to rant about it for long because it's all I ever talk about. So onto the NFL. Boo hiss. I can't believe the Pats didn't make it. The Jets sure played good defense in the first half shutting all their passing down, however the Pats did nothing to combat this in the second half and sure thing went on to lose. I think that was the deciding factor in that game. The Jets had more heart and a more strategically played defense. I am pumped the Bears are in it. I like Green Bay too but GO BEARS! I don't like the Jets or Pittsburgh so BEARS ALL THE WAY! Everyone at work feels the same way now that their teams got knocked out too. We can all band together.
Life is busy with work, football, basketball coaching, college and career and church. Each day is planned with room for spontanaeity which I have a lack of. However things may change as my pt job is going to be from 5pm-9pm Sunday to Thursday. That equals NO LIFE. Until I quit SBux and go full time/casual time at Steve Nash which I hope is soon.
We had our first football practice last week in a gym close to my house. It was so much fun. We did a lot of agility and movement drills which most girls were sucking wind but I just thought it was a good run. We did a lot of patterns and flagging drills and interception drills. I am so pumped to play again when the season starts on April 2. SO FAR AWAY!!! I want to be the all star so these practices are great for me getting touches on the ball and "ins" with the qb.
As for friends and life, well I have so many friend groups that I get pulled different ways, but lately it's been pretty boring cuz the weather isn't great and I just want to go do things. I shouldn't complain because it's way worse in other provinces but no one wants to go out. I do, but it takes two to have more fun. I go for coffee with people and have movie nights and hang out so it's pretty good.
I can't wait for my mom and dad to come back from Florida as it has been killing me not being able to tell them all that has happened in this new year. I know that they had a good time but are probably ready to be back home too. Maybe not to the weather, but to the routine of things. Can't wait for them to visit BC soon too!
Well later days!
This blog brings much excitement and worthy news. I got the job at Steve Nash Sports Club in South Surrey and will now be their newest personal trainer! I found out on Friday and on Saturday I went down to the states to buy a whole bunch of personal training attire that is more professional than my cutoff shirts and baggy athletic shorts. I am so pumped. The process of events in this new year could not have gone any more correctly! Maybe not in a timely fashion, or smoothly, but they have arrived. More infomation to follow, but for now it is sort of part time but as I build clients so too will my hours build. I start Wednesday!
Other news, now I am hoping to quit Starbucks soon as it's just a headache. I don't want to rant about it for long because it's all I ever talk about. So onto the NFL. Boo hiss. I can't believe the Pats didn't make it. The Jets sure played good defense in the first half shutting all their passing down, however the Pats did nothing to combat this in the second half and sure thing went on to lose. I think that was the deciding factor in that game. The Jets had more heart and a more strategically played defense. I am pumped the Bears are in it. I like Green Bay too but GO BEARS! I don't like the Jets or Pittsburgh so BEARS ALL THE WAY! Everyone at work feels the same way now that their teams got knocked out too. We can all band together.
Life is busy with work, football, basketball coaching, college and career and church. Each day is planned with room for spontanaeity which I have a lack of. However things may change as my pt job is going to be from 5pm-9pm Sunday to Thursday. That equals NO LIFE. Until I quit SBux and go full time/casual time at Steve Nash which I hope is soon.
We had our first football practice last week in a gym close to my house. It was so much fun. We did a lot of agility and movement drills which most girls were sucking wind but I just thought it was a good run. We did a lot of patterns and flagging drills and interception drills. I am so pumped to play again when the season starts on April 2. SO FAR AWAY!!! I want to be the all star so these practices are great for me getting touches on the ball and "ins" with the qb.
As for friends and life, well I have so many friend groups that I get pulled different ways, but lately it's been pretty boring cuz the weather isn't great and I just want to go do things. I shouldn't complain because it's way worse in other provinces but no one wants to go out. I do, but it takes two to have more fun. I go for coffee with people and have movie nights and hang out so it's pretty good.
I can't wait for my mom and dad to come back from Florida as it has been killing me not being able to tell them all that has happened in this new year. I know that they had a good time but are probably ready to be back home too. Maybe not to the weather, but to the routine of things. Can't wait for them to visit BC soon too!
Well later days!
Saturday, January 8, 2011
First Week of 2011
Greetings!
I am currently watching the first game of the 2011 NFL playoffs with New Orleans playing Seattle and am so into it! I have waited all year for this and can't wait to be a couch potato to watch all the games this playoff season. Dallas didn't make it but other teams such as Chicago, New England and Kansas are some teams that I like!
Onto a much more important subject, GOD and His faithfulness!!!! I have this super awesome analogy for this year and my life at this moment in time. You know when you have seen a movie already in theatres and then you go to the same movie again with someone that hasn't seen it? You know how you are super excited about parts that you think are funny and you know that the other person will love it? I have done this many times and am just anticipating the parts that I know my friend will laugh at and really like. I am on the edge of my seat waiting for that moment, wanting them to smile and be enjoying themselves.
I feel that this is what God is like in my life right now. He is so excited for me to see what is going to happen next. He has already seen it and planned it all and can't wait for me to see all that He has done and see my reaction to it. He knows that I am going to be surprised, full of awe, super happy and joyful and full of praise. He is going to do great things in my life so that I can give all the praise back to Him. He doesn't want us to go through trials and tribulations but sometimes that's how we get to the point where we appreciate how much more and how much greater He is. I have no words to describe just how incredible He has already proven himself this year.
Every day has been super crappy and had moments of complete disgust, but then something small will happen that just totally brings me back to Him. I know that He has orchestrated this moment for me to praise Him and direct my attention back to how good He is and how insignificant those negative moments are in the grand scheme of things. For example, this week has been atrocious. Work is not even worth talking about as I have never felt so unvaluable and disrespected by someone (my manager). It has been full of stress, anger, distrust, and times that I just wanted to walk out/give up. But then work is done for the day, and life explodes with joy. My workouts have been awesome, I have had opportunities to improve in my personal training experience and learning, I have got to hang out with great people, have good conversations, had great food at the Keg and Cosmos (a Greek restaurant). My music has been inspirational, I have been more spontaneous than usual, basketball practice went well and the girls are really improving. So although the week wasn't that great, God is so good.
So many other things to talk about, but I am going to leave now to watch the football game and do some more personal training homework! Later days!!
I am currently watching the first game of the 2011 NFL playoffs with New Orleans playing Seattle and am so into it! I have waited all year for this and can't wait to be a couch potato to watch all the games this playoff season. Dallas didn't make it but other teams such as Chicago, New England and Kansas are some teams that I like!
Onto a much more important subject, GOD and His faithfulness!!!! I have this super awesome analogy for this year and my life at this moment in time. You know when you have seen a movie already in theatres and then you go to the same movie again with someone that hasn't seen it? You know how you are super excited about parts that you think are funny and you know that the other person will love it? I have done this many times and am just anticipating the parts that I know my friend will laugh at and really like. I am on the edge of my seat waiting for that moment, wanting them to smile and be enjoying themselves.
I feel that this is what God is like in my life right now. He is so excited for me to see what is going to happen next. He has already seen it and planned it all and can't wait for me to see all that He has done and see my reaction to it. He knows that I am going to be surprised, full of awe, super happy and joyful and full of praise. He is going to do great things in my life so that I can give all the praise back to Him. He doesn't want us to go through trials and tribulations but sometimes that's how we get to the point where we appreciate how much more and how much greater He is. I have no words to describe just how incredible He has already proven himself this year.
Every day has been super crappy and had moments of complete disgust, but then something small will happen that just totally brings me back to Him. I know that He has orchestrated this moment for me to praise Him and direct my attention back to how good He is and how insignificant those negative moments are in the grand scheme of things. For example, this week has been atrocious. Work is not even worth talking about as I have never felt so unvaluable and disrespected by someone (my manager). It has been full of stress, anger, distrust, and times that I just wanted to walk out/give up. But then work is done for the day, and life explodes with joy. My workouts have been awesome, I have had opportunities to improve in my personal training experience and learning, I have got to hang out with great people, have good conversations, had great food at the Keg and Cosmos (a Greek restaurant). My music has been inspirational, I have been more spontaneous than usual, basketball practice went well and the girls are really improving. So although the week wasn't that great, God is so good.
So many other things to talk about, but I am going to leave now to watch the football game and do some more personal training homework! Later days!!
Monday, January 3, 2011
Lord, You never let go of me
Greetings and Happy New Year!
My oh my has this year been just dandy so far! I am loving every minute of being alive. Ever since Octoberish of last year I have been crazy high on life and loving it so much. God is so at work in my life and despite my lack of faith and commitment to developing my relationship with Him, He really has never let me go. Even when I thought that things were super bad and I was just "surviving" or "getting by" He surprises me with a solution to trials and a look ahead to how exciting my life is going to be and IS. That's the thing: living in the moment. Not taking for granted all the things that He has blessed me with right now, right where I am. Life isn't in thinking "When will my life begin? When I get married? When I find a real job? When I live in the location that I want to be in?" No. He was enlightened me into how great life is right now, with Him, where I am. Not where I should be or think I want to be, but right now, at work, at play and everything that I do.
This realization just brings so much peace and joy in my life. Peace in that I don't need to worry about a thing because God has proven himself faithful over and over and over again even when I think that nothing will ever work out. Joy in a Saviour that loves me and cares about me so much more than I can ever imagine. What great compassion and love He shows that He can orchestrate my life and the millions of people in this world and care deeply about each and every person? It's truly amazing and I am forever grateful.
One of the songs that has really hit me lately and spurred on a whole lot of praise is "You never let go" by Matt Redman. Here are the lyrics:
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Your perfect love is casting out fear
And even when I'm caught in the middle of the storms of this life
I won't turn back
I know you are near
And I will fear no evil
For my God is with me
And if my God is with me
Whom then shall I fear?
Whom then shall I fear?
(Chorus:)
Oh no, You never let go
Through the calm and through the storm
Oh no, You never let go
In every high and every low
Oh no, You never let go
Lord, You never let go of me
And I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on
A glorious light beyond all compare
And there will be an end to these troubles
But until that day comes
We'll live to know You here on the earth
(Chorus)
Yes, I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on
And there will be an end to these troubles
But until that day comes
Still I will praise You, still I will praise You
(Chorus 2x's)
© 2006 Sparrow
There are always challenges in life, battles to be won, but with God never letting us go, we never have to do it alone. We have someone so much bigger than us fighting for us. If God is with us, whom then shall I fear? Nothing! Because everything is possible with God!!!!!!
As for my life and the rest of my holidays . . . I ended at Boxing Day, so I shall now continue in list form (my favorite). Let's keep it brief, people!
Dec 27 - Joyuex Noel. Nothing spectacular. Swam, ran, watched movies, played games
Dec 28 - Spent the day with my aunt and uncle and cousins in Edmonton. Went shopping with my Aunt and to Starbucks. Went to Narnia with Ariel and my uncle. SOOOOO Good! I hadn't even seen the second one but the third one was awesome! Definitely a movie to bring a nonchristian to. I had a great time and loved seeing them all!
Dec 29 - Breakfast at an awesome place, waterpark in West Ed for 3 hours, great salmon clubhouse for lunch at The Sugar Bowl, Muttart Conservatory and bought a plant, Indian food for supper, skating at the legislature building and watched a movie, all with my friend Doug, from camp. So much to do and so little time!
Dec 30 - ran, didn't do much, was pretty lazy
Dec 31 - swam with McComishs, ran, then they came over for New Years! We played tons of games (even one we lost to my parents:() and celebrated the New Year!
Jan 1 - I drove home and the roads were super clear so I cruised at a pretty high altitude!
Now I am back in BC where I know I belong. It was great being home but I really love it here. My friends are all super happy that I am back. I really have some great friends both at work and at church. It's so good to see them again! Things are looking positive here with the job situation and life in general. Nothing to complain about! I hope you are all having a great New Year!
Later days!
My oh my has this year been just dandy so far! I am loving every minute of being alive. Ever since Octoberish of last year I have been crazy high on life and loving it so much. God is so at work in my life and despite my lack of faith and commitment to developing my relationship with Him, He really has never let me go. Even when I thought that things were super bad and I was just "surviving" or "getting by" He surprises me with a solution to trials and a look ahead to how exciting my life is going to be and IS. That's the thing: living in the moment. Not taking for granted all the things that He has blessed me with right now, right where I am. Life isn't in thinking "When will my life begin? When I get married? When I find a real job? When I live in the location that I want to be in?" No. He was enlightened me into how great life is right now, with Him, where I am. Not where I should be or think I want to be, but right now, at work, at play and everything that I do.
This realization just brings so much peace and joy in my life. Peace in that I don't need to worry about a thing because God has proven himself faithful over and over and over again even when I think that nothing will ever work out. Joy in a Saviour that loves me and cares about me so much more than I can ever imagine. What great compassion and love He shows that He can orchestrate my life and the millions of people in this world and care deeply about each and every person? It's truly amazing and I am forever grateful.
One of the songs that has really hit me lately and spurred on a whole lot of praise is "You never let go" by Matt Redman. Here are the lyrics:
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Your perfect love is casting out fear
And even when I'm caught in the middle of the storms of this life
I won't turn back
I know you are near
And I will fear no evil
For my God is with me
And if my God is with me
Whom then shall I fear?
Whom then shall I fear?
(Chorus:)
Oh no, You never let go
Through the calm and through the storm
Oh no, You never let go
In every high and every low
Oh no, You never let go
Lord, You never let go of me
And I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on
A glorious light beyond all compare
And there will be an end to these troubles
But until that day comes
We'll live to know You here on the earth
(Chorus)
Yes, I can see a light that is coming for the heart that holds on
And there will be an end to these troubles
But until that day comes
Still I will praise You, still I will praise You
(Chorus 2x's)
© 2006 Sparrow
There are always challenges in life, battles to be won, but with God never letting us go, we never have to do it alone. We have someone so much bigger than us fighting for us. If God is with us, whom then shall I fear? Nothing! Because everything is possible with God!!!!!!
As for my life and the rest of my holidays . . . I ended at Boxing Day, so I shall now continue in list form (my favorite). Let's keep it brief, people!
Dec 27 - Joyuex Noel. Nothing spectacular. Swam, ran, watched movies, played games
Dec 28 - Spent the day with my aunt and uncle and cousins in Edmonton. Went shopping with my Aunt and to Starbucks. Went to Narnia with Ariel and my uncle. SOOOOO Good! I hadn't even seen the second one but the third one was awesome! Definitely a movie to bring a nonchristian to. I had a great time and loved seeing them all!
Dec 29 - Breakfast at an awesome place, waterpark in West Ed for 3 hours, great salmon clubhouse for lunch at The Sugar Bowl, Muttart Conservatory and bought a plant, Indian food for supper, skating at the legislature building and watched a movie, all with my friend Doug, from camp. So much to do and so little time!
Dec 30 - ran, didn't do much, was pretty lazy
Dec 31 - swam with McComishs, ran, then they came over for New Years! We played tons of games (even one we lost to my parents:() and celebrated the New Year!
Jan 1 - I drove home and the roads were super clear so I cruised at a pretty high altitude!
Now I am back in BC where I know I belong. It was great being home but I really love it here. My friends are all super happy that I am back. I really have some great friends both at work and at church. It's so good to see them again! Things are looking positive here with the job situation and life in general. Nothing to complain about! I hope you are all having a great New Year!
Later days!
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