life has its ups and downs....

The last time I wrote, I mentioned that January had passed by quickly...but let me tell ya, February has rocketed by like Apollo 13!!! By that I mean this month has both gone by very fast and has been filled with difficult times. I have been VERY sick which has impacted my training and pre-contest prep for the New York Pro show. I have also been dealing with family issues on multiple fronts. This month has not only made me aware of all the positive things in my life, but also it has renewed my appreciation for all that is good in life.

I seldom get sick, but when I do it's usually a 'doozy'! I have been suffering through a flu/head cold for the last three weeks. The symptoms left me miserable. The congestion in my head has been unbearable and amplified by chronic nosebleeds due to the pressure in my sinuses and my elevated stress level.

The family issues I have been facing have turned my world upside down. This may sound a little cliche, but it's the best way I'm able to describe the situation. I've come to realize that certain situations are beyond my control. However, it doesn't make it hurt any less.

In addition to loving bodybuilding, I also see training as a natural method of stress relief and a way to channel my frustrations in to something positive. My passion for bodybuilding has never waned, but during times like these, bodybuilding must take a back seat to more important matters. Due to being ill, I've been unable to train or maintain my pre-contest prep. I've re-evaluated my plan to compete at the New York Pro show and I have concluded that I will have to compete at a show later this year. This decision wasn't easy, but I feel it's the best choice I could make.

In other news, I picked up my new car a few weeks ago! I absolutely love it!
Also, I finally ordered a copy of the DVD from the 2007 Canadians, I'm anxiously awaiting its arrival. I neglected to order a copy while at the show and since then, I have decided that I should probably have a copy as a keepsake seeing as how it's one of the highlights in my life :)

Oh, and one other thing.....I'm in the March issue of MuscleMag!!!! Check it out!



I read this somewhere and it made me smile.....

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, beer in one hand, chocolate in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, screaming WOO-HOO - What a ride!!!