Monday, August 31, 2009

Life before cell phones

I've always felt normal in the sense that I've never been attached to my phone like most others. I can leave it behind and not think twice about it. If I get a call then I'll just return it later. I do remember what it was like before cell phones. My world didn't explode. Until I dropped it for the umpteenth time this past weekend. It still rings. But, it's hanging together by a thread. Actually, I left it at home on the bathroom sink one morning. Things get pretty hairy at 4am. Anyhoo, apparantly I got a few calls that day and the darned thing just vibrated off the counter. Oops. A piece, a very necessary piece, broke off. I knew it was toast then but thought I had time. Well, I went to use it Saturday night and ended up dropping it again. Poor thing. So, I need a new phone. And at the worst time. I need the numbers in that phone. Gotta call the hairdresser. Need to receive my weekend work schedule via text. Need to remind my mother that I'll be in New York in a few weeks and I want ALL my favorite foods. Figure out if either of my parents are up for some city sight seeing. etc, etc. Oh well. My world has not exploded yet and there's always email. On another note, I'm under the 3 week mark. Yes ladies and gents, we're counting this sucker down. Time to get all my prep materials organized.

Friday, August 28, 2009

Interviews on an empty stomach

It's a sign of the times. We're in the midst of interviews and it's a "dog eat dog" world. I'm lucky to be on the "interviewer" side of things. And am shocked at how bad things are. PhD's are applying for my entr level job. People older than my parents are applying. And I get to sit through all the interviews and pick one. One person who will get a state job with all the benefits and perks that accompany it.

On another note, it's a big weekend in the NPC. The North American's as well as Houston Pro show are happening. I kinda wish my show was this weekend. I'm so ready to get on stage and show my stuff. I'm really ready to celebrate after. Soon...so soon. I may be mentally ready, but my body is still going through changes. I'm impressed by the changes that I've seen just in the last few days and I know that there are more to come. I just need to keep pushing and I'll be there before I know it.

No hummus allowed

There is a huge difference in eating healthy, and eating on diet. Healthy includes so many yummy food options that are not part of a competitor's diet. I've tried explaining the difference many times, but just last night I was asked if I could have hummus. Healthy? Yes. Part of my diet? Um, no.
I'm not sure why this still bothers me so much. My S.O. asked the question and it was a perfectly valid question. I guess....
But my diet is posted on the fridge door. It's very specific. Not once is there a mention of hummus. So why ask? At this point in the game I have to remind myself to BE NICE. So, I said "no" and made the mental point to vent about it later. Ok, I'm done.In exactly 3 weeks I'll be in New York. 3 more weeks and it'll be stage-time. 3 more weeks to go and after that, then what? I've been thinking about life after this show for the last few weeks. For one, I truly want to appreciate the time that I have now to train. I want to be thankful for a smooth, healthy prep and thankful for being injury-free. But I also know that transitioning to the off-season can be an odd and bumpy ride for many competitors. I've been living under a rock for so long that I wonder if I still have friends or if they've all given up on me. What will I do with my time once I have it back to myself? What will I buy when I go to the grocery store when I can eat more that just white meat and asparagus? These are the guestions going through my head. I've got 3 weeks to work it out.

No hummus allowed

There is a huge difference in eating healthy, and eating on diet. Healthy includes so many yummy food options that are not part of a competitor's diet. I've tried explaining the difference many times, but just last night I was asked if I could have hummus. Healthy? Yes. Part of my diet? Um, no.
I'm not sure why this still bothers me so much. My S.O. asked the question and it was a perfectly valid question. I guess....
But my diet is posted on the fridge door. It's very specific. Not once is there a mention of hummus. So why ask? At this point in the game I have to remind myself to BE NICE. So, I said "no" and made the mental point to vent about it later. Ok, I'm done.In exactly 3 weeks I'll be in New York. 3 more weeks and it'll be stage-time. 3 more weeks to go and after that, then what? I've been thinking about life after this show for the last few weeks. For one, I truly want to appreciate the time that I have now to train. I want to be thankful for a smooth, healthy prep and thankful for being injury-free. But I also know that transitioning to the off-season can be an odd and bumpy ride for many competitors. I've been living under a rock for so long that I wonder if I still have friends or if they've all given up on me. What will I do with my time once I have it back to myself? What will I buy when I go to the grocery store when I can eat more that just white meat and asparagus? These are the guestions going through my head. I've got 3 weeks to work it out.