Many thoughts on my mind right now.
Life is a continuous process of getting to where we want to be... but trying to keep in mind that we are exactly where we need to be. With age comes wisdom, but I sure wish age brought more patience too. Or at least a neck brace because I sure do shake my head a lot lately. LOL
I had someone recently ask me what I do for fun outside my job.
I mean duh? Working out isn't fun? LOL
But is it weird that sometimes I like to just do nothing at all... like all by myself?
Because after thinking about that question for a second, my response was that my job is so much fun that I feel like I get to go to a party with my friends every time I teach... especially in Zumba. So when I'm not teaching, I'm almost happy to just have quiet time.
Which could explain why if you're my friend & don't see me much, it's likely because I spend the most time & energy with the people who are in my classes.
And then I need down-time.
And time with my daughter.
And her crazy schedule.
And time to work on my classes. Because let's face it. I spend more time working outside of class than I actually spend in class.
And basically I just need time to sit on my ass & not move a muscle. Or say a word. The mic is off my head. LOL
I also decided this would be a good time to do another 10-day cleanse with all the summertime madness. On day #3 so far. Care to join me? Doesn't take much effort, but the result is usually more energy, clearer skin & likely shedding some weight/bloat.... for me anyway. Win-win.
I'm also looking SO forward to a trip to Cabo with just my sister, my mom & my dad next month. I don't even know the last time it was just us. I would say it was definitely when my other sister Kaysy was still alive... pre-kids & spouses. I'd say 25 years ago probably.
It will be nothing but laughs with those 3 though. Cannot wait.
Bryn is lucky enough to be with them & her cousin right now. They just left Denver, where my sister lives, and arrived in Park City, UT last night, where my parents have a condo. I've been following along on their adventures with pictures posted on Facebook, pictures she's Snapchatted or texted me & LOVED that Bryn tweeted the other day...
"I laugh more with my family than anyone else I know."
It is so true. Thank God for a funny family. We put the FUN in dysFUNctional I assure you.
And look at them. They are all laughing, in spite of how cold the water was & how cool the weather outside was. Not sure who the other couple stuck in the boat is, but I'm sure they're laughing at my family!
Oh & did I mention I recently found out I have an Epigastric Hernia? This annoying cyst-looking bump I've developed on my abdomen over the past 1-2 years isn't a cyst at all. And according to the Google definition, it usually develops due to obesity or pregnancy. Since neither applies... I guess I'm just the odd duck. With the frickin luck. And even though I'm vain & hate seeing it, I'm not getting it removed until it causes pain... because I'm not taking 2 weeks off work to let it heal after surgery until I absolutely have to. Priorities!
Gotta love looking up definitions on Google. Very enlightening & entertaining!
One of my friends will get what that means anyway.
Other thoughts on my mind have nothing to do with health/fitness... just people & life.
Like my ability to trust easily. Probably too easily.
Never too old to learn lessons.
This also involves being out a lot of money from someone who never finished work at my house.
Generally speaking, I pretty much assume people are all just as cool & trustworthy as I am.
And they just aren't.
Lying REALLLLLY irritates me. Grow some balls. Male or female. Seriously.
Their karma though. Not mine.
But here's another thought on my mind.
Kindred spirits.
Like-minded souls.
This industry I've been lucky enough to be part of over the years has taught me many things.
Some good.
Some... learning experiences. Refer back to the above... never too old to learn lessons.
I will forever remember the cheerleaders though. The true strong women of this world.
The women who aren't in-it-to-win-it... but who use their life & gifts to encourage, strengthen, uplift.
I will forever remember the stories I hear from the people this industry continues to bring into my life day after day.
We ALL have a story. A story we continue to write every day.
I'm very proud to be part of an industry geared to helping others achieve a healthier & happier life.
I do not take that role lightly.
In fact, I'm honored to be part of anyone's journey, ESPECIALLY if it involves fitness or changing their life for the better.
This is not a job I do just for the money. And while I do have bills to pay, I don't take on just any opportunity that comes my way. I've graciously declined several over the years that didn't feel right at the time.
In fact.... that reminds me of someone talking me out of taking a job. A story for another day, I suppose.
Always listen to your gut, not someone else's voice.
Like anyone else who teaches for a living though... school or otherwise... you do it because you LOVE it. Not because you're going to get rich doing it. In fact, it probably won't pay all your bills, no matter how many classes you beat your body up for.
If it's what you're meant to do... it's just under your skin though. You can't help it.
It's where you feel the most YOU.
Where you can make a difference in someone else's life, not just your own.
In fact, that just gave me an idea on a post about what to expect if you decide to become an instructor because I have quite a few friends heading down that path soon!
Every once in awhile I see a photo that gives me goose bumps.
And this one screams JOY. It was a special night I'll never forget.
These are just some of the people I know, that you want in your corner.
Total cheerleaders. True strength & LOVE for what they do.
And they are good at it. REALLY good at it.
They are some of the people you want in your journey.
And I am so very thankful that are part of my journey and my story.
My story that continues to be written every single day.
I am, in fact, the author of my story.
As are YOU the author of your story. So go ahead... make it a page-turner...
You are amazing ... that's all ... just amazing :)
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | July 06, 2016 at 07:13 AM