What am I getting at here? Well, they say that there won't be a lot of weddings this year because 13 is an unlucky number (as if THAT is the only reason marriages fail, the 'year' in which you tie the knot, sure) and that many people won't plan to have babies this year (they expect people to start trying beginning in April so they are sure to have a 2014 baby) and they also say that new car sales will be down this year! I mean, REALLY? Are people that superstitious that they will really write off a full year of potential happiness because there is a hair sized chance that it could be cursed with bad luck? Well, I am going to say "F THAT!" Why do I say that? Because, so far 2013 is the best year of my life... I don't fear 2013, I am not one of those rare people who chose 13 as their lucky number, nor am I as superstiticious as I once was. 2013 is, 3 months in and I have never been happier... and that's because I made the choice to change my life last year and they are slowly, but surely, rolling into this year.
Lets start off with the fact that I met Jason. I met him last year and, late December, we decided that we only wanted to be with each other... It's now mid-March and I now realize that I have never felt so good about a relationship in my entire life. He and I relate to each other in so many ways that it is actually easier being with him than not being with him. He actually makes me a better person because he makes me think about how I react and what bothers me in a way I haven't before and he inspires me to do and be better! He encourages me to be what I wanna be and do what I wanna do and to not be ashamed of who I am and I love him for it! I decided last year that I needed to do what made me happy and, although things were difficult, I feel that was a very good decision. A decision that is slowly shaping 2013 for me... A year I know is going to be so exciting and filled with many exciting events that I can't wait to share with him.
Also, in 2012, I decided I needed to become more fit and healthy and, 2013 is well underway and I am still in the process of doing so. I read earlier, it's not motivation, its momentum! So once you take the first step, which I did last year, the ball will keep rolling if you continue to push it! I am doing so by competing in events and trying new things. When Weight Watchers alone wasn't helping me anymore, I went gluten free as you may have read, that is still continuing and is helping me a lot with my eating habits. I completed my 6 Hour Spin a thon and I will be registering for Warrior Dash and Spartan Race soon.... I'd like to complete a few 5km races this year and I want to learn to do Crossfit, again, all changes that I am making as the year progresses. I recently joined the Barrie Athletic Club which will allow me to begin learning the basics of Crossfit before moving into classes and more difficult, demanding moves. I needed more push and harder routines than what I was giving, so I went out and found it. Momentum.... Keeping myself interested to continue with progress!
Finally, although the contest was in 2012, my trip to LA and my make-over was a tonne of fun! I would say that one of the best days of my life is now biking the 5 mile boardwalk stretch from Palisades Beach in Santa Monica to Marina Del Ray.... It was perfect weather, amazing beach and I got to do it with my sister (pretty much my best friend and my rock) and I couldn't have been happier! It was so liberating, I felt like a million bucks! My make over was amazing too... The crew was great, the clothing was amazing and I felt like a movie star and I felt good about myself, which is something that is coming very new to me. Check out the pics below of my new looks:
We also go to see Hollywood, we bought amazingly priced shoes and we had dinner at Mr. Chow's! It was the best first vacation I think I ever could have had and I thank Jenn and Mary Kay for it. Meeting the other winners and their family members was a lot of fun as well...
I guess what I am saying is... Life is exactly what you want or need it to be if you make is so! Don't let the fear of change prevent you from happiness.... If that were the case for me, I would still be unhappy, psuedo-alone and hating myself. All I want to do is help people and inspire others and, in order to do so, I have to help myself and remain inspired to be better!
Tonight I am venturing to the new gym to try it out, will report back tomorrow!!
