NEW BLOG!!!!

Hey guys! Thanks for joining me on my Vision Quest! It has been a huge success and has definitely surpassed all of my expectations......... Since I am not willing to stop now......

Please join me at:

http://visionquester2.blogspot.com/

for "Vision Quest II" The Journey Continues....

Thank You

I am having a great day!

I get to sit back and think about all of the great gifts I have been given this past year. It was about this time last year that I decided that this would be the year I make my mark; this would be the year that I do that one "Big Thing"; this would be the year that I went on my own Vision Quest. (as inspired by Louden Swain from the 80's movie Vision Quest)

I have to say...... this has been one H of a ride! I am so thankful for everyone in my life that has contributed and supported me in various ways. I am also thankful
for those people that aren't directly in my life that have inspired me and made me believe in myself. I am thankful to those people who I have learned from in order to make the journey a success. I am thankful to my critics for keeping my belly full of fire. I am mostly thankful to God for allowing this thing to go off without a hitch and helping me to find my genius in the gym!

A special mention to my DH, (Joey Bear)...... for kicking me in the arse when I started my stinkin' thinkin' and giving me all the love in the world combined with frequent pep talks. This man is of God, he definitely has the patience of a Saint! I hope to be able to quit testing his patience so much in the future. I really don't deserve him.

Another special mention to my mom for running a marathon after having been stuck in a wheel chair. I obviously got my tenacity from you! I don't accept "No" very easily, and hope you will be able to rise again very soon.

Of course, my little bambino, my favorite cheer leader, Caleb. I know I am not the most domestic mom that ever lived (probably farthest thing from it), but I hope you learned from me that you can achieve anything your heart desires! I know you will too!

Finally, I can't forget my dad...... Thanks for giving me some awesome genetics. I could never figure out what to do with these calves of mine........until now.

That's it for now,
~C.

(oh and thanks to Lizzy for pulling me up those hills)

pretty pleased pic

NPC Motor City Short Class First Place

I got a nice 1st place trophy!!! Off to the party we go!!!!
~C.

Tickle me elmo

I swear I had a string on my back and shook like a Tickle Me Elmo on stage. I was sooooo nervous, I couldn't control the shaking. Luckily it doesn't show up in the still pictures. I got called out and am hoping for a top 3 placing. Everyone looked so good, but I think someone else took 1st this time around. I am going to flash some abs for the evening show just for fun.

Here are some pics from prejudging:

Support the Cause

If anyone wants to come support me at the show, I would love to have you. Here is a link to the info:

http://www.motorcityfitness.net

~C.
(My little boy won't be able to come to cheer me on this time)

Pro/Am

In case anyone wasn't aware......this contest is a Pro/Am event. There is a great line up of Pro Figure girls that will be here. I feel like hanging out in the hotel lobby with my camera. (how cheesy.....but yet so cool)

Here is a link to the current line up:
http://blog.bodybuilding.com/ProAmContests/category/pro-am/motor-city-pro/

One of the girls was recently on the cover of Oxygen Magazine and all are stunningly beautiful. I really look up to them and would love to join them in the "Pro Club" someday.

~C.

mantra

There is an endless supply of food. There will always be food available. I don't have to consume it all at once after the competition........ (even though I really, really, want to!)

~C.

Goal for Motor City......transition smoothly to off season by partaking in the after party on Sat. night, Sunday night pocket pizza at G's pizzeria with dh, and then back to the daily structured meal plan............
follow up with weekly Friday night earned meals. That's my plan.....that's my focus. Peanut butter does not control me......I control me.

~C.

5 days out pics

If anybody's out there....... here I am.

I am glad I didn't give up. I have consumed almost a gallon and a half today, so these pics show me a little bloated.

I just want to get something off my chest...

This is NOT a rant......I repeat....this is NOT a rant.

Ok, here goes. During this contest prep I have been somehow transported back to middle school. All of a sudden it isn't ok just to be me. I have to do my nails like the other girls (French manicure and pedicure) I have to have jewelry like the other girls ( one ring this finger, crystal bracelet on opposite wrist) Earrings that dangle. Makeup that is just so. Hair must be worn back, (even though I have never worn my hair like that a day in my life)
So I say...... forget about it! I just gotta be me! (just like I did in middle school)
After all.........we are people not sheeple.

~C.

Extra sparkly red suit!

I am working on my suit. I think I will add some little filler crystals throughout, but you get the gist.