Show number 2

Well, I did it. I got out there and competed in my first show on August 22nd. It was a thrill and a great experience for me. I had the the strength and courage to walk out there and do the best I could do. Oh yes, there is a lot for me to work on to grow as a competitor and I have started late however I think I can do a few more before I chuck it in. I am competing again in 9 days at OCB on Sept. 5th. It is a little different format and I hope the experience will help me as I have plans to go to Nationals in Las Vegas in November. The plane tickets and hotel room is purchased and I will see what happens.

I was contacted to do a shoot for a new health magazine and they want me to be the December cover, so I am very excited. My husband has been a tremendous support and I could not have done any of this without him.

On a different note I am back teaching at school and loving it. Next semester I will take on many classes as a colleague will be taking her maternity leave and I will fill in with her classes. I know it will be daunting to have that many however I can deal for one semester. Obviously I don't have plans at this time to compete, but I will leave my options open to see how I feel.

Well off to bed as I have to get up early and hit the gym!

Goodnight.