Good morning all! Right now my thermometer is reading a frigid 5 degrees. Brrr! I absolutely hate cold weather. A warmer climate is definitely in my future. To top it all off, I've been dealing with a cold virus these past couple weeks. I NEVER get sick, so it's been rough for me to settle down and let myself heal. I suppose I'm not as invincible as I thought. On a positive note however, this down time gives me an opportunity to write, so I'm thankful for that.
It took some time, but the results of the poll on the bettybiceps.net site are looking up. I'm in the lead now, and let's keep those votes coming! I'm treating this as my personal election. I want to be your choice as the #1. I was so pleased to hear from Kevin, and he likes my idea of having an all out competition of events this year. We're making plans right now to shoot some new pics for the site also. Be sure to check back often for more updates and info to come.
I've got a lot of goals for this year that I want to accomplish. I want to compete in a fitness comp. I've wanted to do this for awhile, but I really want to take it seriously this time. I plan on running in as many races as I can get in. Ultimately, I want to run in a marathon. I believe this is a true test of one's physical as well as mental endurance. I also want to ride in a bike race. I haven't ridden in one since high school, so it'll be a fantastic challenge to take on. On a non-athletic note, getting into grad school will be a major accomplishment for me. I plan on becoming a psychologist. I hope to specialize in sports psychology. I like to say that sports is 20% physical and 80% mental. A person can do anything with the right mentality. This is how I live my life. I hope to inspire others in this way. One of my favorite quotes is from the late, great Jackie Robinson. He said, " A life is not important except the impact it has on others." We should all leave our mark on the world in a positive note and leave the world a little better than what we found it. Never take anything or anyone for granted, because we are never guaranteed another day.
So, there are many great things to come! Check back early and often for updates. Please, sign the guestbook and let me know you're out there. I like to think I'm not just writing to myself, lol. Since I'm kind of a quote nerd, here's one more to leave you with and, hopefully, make your day a little brighter:
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

Take care everyone,
Nyssa