Surprising

"The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something, you can do it, as long as you really believe 100 percent."
- Arnold

It's very surprising how some days you can show up to the gym and it's just so hard to get thru the motions, while other days you feel like you could increase your efforts and meet what you want to accomplish.Today was one of this days.

After having a crum-bum of a day I was thankful that when I finally started to work-out this evening, that it was coming easy, the sweating felt good, not out of place and completing everything ahead of me didn't seem like I was going to be climbing Mount-Everest. What a great feeling to have it all fall into place.

To my delight though, I was still up for more after heading back towards Rothesay but instead was able to meet up with Lindsay and Troy for dinner which was lovely. It's so nice when your younger sister dates someone that you find interesting and enjoy their company. Troy is a keeper from what I can tell and I hope for both of them this leads to a long, happy relationship together.

There were other things that went on today but no longer justify explanation. The lesson learnt here is that children, as well as adults should not be rewarded for bad behavior and that sooner or later people find out what has been going on. Things will backfire on you at one point or another. Friends and family should be cherished and it be known that relationships are not a right, they are earned and built on respect and love. Life is a cause and effect relationship, be careful with your actions. You would never slam a door in the face of a stranger, those close to you deserve the same courtesy.

As for the business life. Things are a tad slow right now, but that said I do thankfully have another meeting with a client tomorrow morning and I have my fingers crossed hoping that this individual will be pleased with what I have to show them. There are many variations and among them I hope there is a winner.

Lindsay and the girls at Boutique Zekara (Merle Norman) will be practicing doing some fashion inspired makeup looks for an upcoming show and I have my fingers crossed that whatever night they decided to do the practice run I will be invited to at least watch what ideas they come up with.  Makeup, graphics and photo are among my loves and they all are in the business of creating something beautiful. Who doesn't want to be around that type of thing?

As for tomorrow, Wednesday is not usually a workout day (it was last week and I'm not sure if it worked out better or worse for my body before weigh-in). That said though, I will be going for a walk with Avis after my business meeting. No curves, just the walk. It feels so good now to wake up in the morning and have my body and mind behind what I want to go for. It's so much easier being part of the willing and I hope I never cross to the dark side again. If any of you are feeling this way, START. Starting is the hardest part and I promise it gets easier and more enjoyable.

To end this post I'd like to say thank you to all those that are part of my life and stay true to who you are. Each one of you is a beautiful person inside and out and you deserve to be told that on a daily basis, not only from yourself but someone else. We spend so much time in our lives trying to get the raise, the promotion, a bigger car and larger house but all that really matters is that you can stand with your head held high and smile at yourself in the mirror. Life may be complicated and sometimes disappointing, but as long as you are still breathing, your still living and have a chance to make this life whatever you want. There are days I need to remind myself of this and I'm sure you do as well.

It's all in the small accomplishments,

Gillian

"If it is important to you, you will find a way. If not, you'll find an excuse."

- Unknown