Happy Mother's Day

Just wanted to give a shout out to all the moms out there. Hope everyone had a GREAT weekend, and cheers to many more Mother's Day celebrations!

Hopefully, next weekend we can be here... 

Choices, Chances, Changes

To answer your question, no, I have not been busy writing magazine articles like I said I would if I happened to neglect my blog. I've been lazy lately, slacking on creating new blog posts because I've not had any ideas of what to write about.

I'm still lacking ideas today, but I'm going to give it a try anyways. This might sound a little Dr. Phil-ish, so I apologize for those who may have something against his good-looking mustache and sexy, bald head. Totally kidding, he freaks me out, too. 

The past few months have been an extreme life lesson for me. I've realized a lot about myself. Who I am, and who I want to become. I've also realized who I am not, and that has been the biggest eye opener.

You have to be true to yourself and what makes you happy. Just because others think that a job is "cool" or looks good on a resume or earns a decent income, doesn't mean that the person doing the job has to stick with it if they don't enjoy it. YES, I know it's extremely challenging to find a job nowadays, and finding one that you like adds to the challenge. But, why endure a job that doesn't bring you happiness and a sense of completion during the majority of time that you work it? Sure, you should give some things a chance, but only YOU know deep down in your heart what you like and what you don't like. 

I think the biggest obstacle for me to overcome in the past few months wasn't facing my parents with my decision to quit two steady jobs. It was facing myself. I was disappointed in ME. 

While taking time off from working a full-time job and instead working a couple part-time ones that I absolutely love, but don't afford me to buy everything that I need (or desire... a girl has got to splurge sometimes!), I've come to find my own kind of happiness. I've overcome my disappointment and instead, I've come to appreciate myself for making the career choices that I have. Not many people have the will power (or level of insanity as some may see it) to do so.

"You must make a Choice to take a Chance or your life will never Change."


Other than my love for coaching gymnastics and writing magazine articles, here are some other things that lighten up my life.

Beer. Duh.

Flowers. Ahem... 

Good food.

My cat.

A huge sundae. Go to my hips, I don't care.

Austin. Keepin' it weird.

Boating to paradise.

Country music.

 And of course the people that make my life complete.

My amazing boyfriend.

My awesome family.

My sweet boo.

My long-distance besty.