Wednesday's Wake Yo Butt Up :)

Wake up!!! It's Hump Day!!! That means the weekend is almost here :)

I wanted to share this song with you...I heard it on the radio the other day and became obsessed with it.

My ears are in love.

It Might Get Ugly

I'm heated.

I'm pissed.

I'm so angry that I can literally feel the blood boiling inside my body.

That can't be good....especially this week, right???!?!

I'm having some issues with my suit...my beautiful suit that I've been longing for since I placed my order for it in February....

I will go into the whole sordid story next week. I plan on doing a whole prep and show recap and review.

As I'm literally saying more curse words than any person should say, my Blackberry notifies me that I have a new email. I open the email, read, and begin to cackle like one of the hyenas from The Lion King. It was just what I needed to take my focus off of my anger, lift my spirits, and remind me that somehow it WILL all work out!

Here are some excerpts from the email -

Dear Twilight Fans,
Please realize that because vampires are dead and have no blood pumping through them, they can never get an erection. Enjoy fantasizing about that.
Sincerely,
Logic

Dear Batman,
What was your power again?
Sincerely,
Superman

Dear Ugly People,
You're welcome.
Sincerely,
Alcohol

Dear iPhone,
Please stop spellchecking all of my rude words into nice words. You piece of shut.
Sincerely,
Every iPhone User

If it didn't make you cackle like a hyena, I hope it at least made you smirk :)

And So It Begins!

Peak week!!!

It's finally here!! I can hardly believe it. It really does feel like it was just the other day that I was sharing my 2011 competition plans with you guys! Now I'm just a few days out from the Cali show....crazy....just crazy!!!

Today has been productive and exhausting. The morning started off with me making Tom and The Princess some breakfast while I enjoyed water...I didn't eat when they did because I had fasted cardio to do. After Tom finished his food, he was able to take my progress pictures and send them off to The Boss. I feel pretty good about them but am still keeping my fingers crossed that my hammies show up :)

After taking the pictures, I was off to the gym for a leg workout. I ran into my father-in-law while I was there and he helped pass the time while I was doing cardio by telling me some pretty funny stories. I left the gym and hit up a couple of stores for asparagus and post-show goodies (Queso Ruffles, Snickers eggs, and Rocky Road candy bars...holla!!). I felt kind of bad for the people at the stores because I had that "I Just Killed It In The Gym" funk goin' on...oh well!

I was able to get a pedicure and manicure from my favorite nail salon, so I can cross that off of my list of things to do for this week!

I know the next few days are going to FLY by, so I'm going to do my best to keep you guys updated on what's going on.

I found the following quote/question today and it made me really think...

"If you could travel back in time to the present moment,

what would you do differently?"

*Robert Brault*

I want my answer to always be an enthusiastic "NOTHING!"

What about you?

Let Me Explain...

I've been meaning to do a "real" post all week but it's been so crazy! So much to do and so little time! :)

Let's start with YOU - thank you all so much for your compliments, words of encouragement, and positivity on the photos I posted at the beginning of this week! I really do appreciate it! You have been so wonderful this prep and I want to thank you for that from the bottom of my heart!
I've been making lists and schedules of all of the things that need to be taken care of before we leave for Cali next Thursday. I need to get a pedicure & manicure....start my tanner....pack everyone's bags...find some place to eat after the show (I think this might be the most important thing...lol!)...you get the idea!

I was stressing out a bit because I wanted needed to get waxed this week and the aesthetician that I normally go to is on vacation until next Wendesday. That wasn't going to work because I need to start my tanner next Wednesday so I was on the hunt for another option. I happened to see a flier in the breakroom at my work for a place called SweetCheeks and decided to check it out. I called for an appointment, explained why I urgently needed to get an appointment, and they were able to fit me in last night. Kelly is phenomenal!! She was so friendly and efficient. The pain was minimal (anyone who says a Brazilian does not hurt is a big fat liar!) and I didn't feel uncomfortable at any point during my appointment (despite it being my first time going there). I'm definitely going to go back!!! If any of you are ever in Tucson and need to have some waxing done, I highly recommend her!!

Anyway, tomorrow is the start of peak week!!! I can't believe it's actually here and I'm excited for the changes that will be taking place.

I'm off to do some laundry, cleaning, and hopefully some napping!

Have a wonderful Saturday!!!

That's What's Up Thursday

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I needed something to snap me outta my funk today

and remind me what the point of all of this is.

Then I saw this picture and remembered

the point is be a BEAST like this woman!!!

I've been watching her workout videos on youtube

and she does not play around when she's in the gym!

 Love that!!

If my body looked like her's, I would totally go to the gym

in booty shorts and a mini-top! :)

Ms. Olympia Erin Stern - now that's what's up!!!

New Release Tuesday

One word describes how I feel about this song..... LOVE!!! After the first time I heard it, I kept singing Ne-Yo's verse over and over. The song has a great beat and makes you dance without realizing it. Definitely recommend that you got to itunes and get this one!!! Enjoy!!

Houston...We Have A Problem!!

What could my problem possibly be, you ask??

I'm hurt.

Yep, I hurt myself. I pulled something in my back sometime Wednesday and I have been miserable ever since. I reek of Icy Hot (such a sexy smell...lol) and I'm moving funny. This is definitely NOT what I needed right now but I'm in beast mode so I'm not letting it hold me back. I only missed one cardio session (Thurs morning) but was still able to finish my week out strong.

Check in went well yesterday. I was am freaking out a bit because I'm not dropping weight like I feel I should be. I want to come in as lean as possible but I get the feeling my body is going to fight me on that :)

 I need to bring my right shoulder up a bit...I'm lopsided :)

There are a few tweaks that have been made to my diet and some additional cardio added to the mix - nothing I can't handle - thank goodness!

So this is wig I'm going to wear for the show. It's more hair than I'm used to (of course!!) but I think it softens up my face and gives me just the right amount of "girly". What do you think? I'm still going to take the other wig with me just in case I change my mind at the last minute. I also need to fix the bangs...the whole "in my eye" thing is going to drive me nuts! :)

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I needed to get out of the house yesterday - I felt like a hamster frantically running in one of those balls - there's only so much laundry and cleaning I can take :) So, I treated myself to a movie and saw the Lincoln Lawyer. I'm a huge Michael Connelly fan and the movie is based on the book of the same name. Now, I never pictured the main character Mickey Haller as a pretty boy but let's just say, I didn't mind seeing Matthew McConaughey on the big screen for almost 2 hours! I stand by my opinion that the book will always be better than the movie but The Lincoln Lawyer was still worth the money! You should definitely go see it.

Two weeks....that's all the time I have left to prepare for competition. I'm tired, a bit bitchy crabby, and scared!

There's so much to do and so little time! I have to stay focused and remain in "LET'S GIT IT!!" mode.

I leave you with this....

"If you stay focused and right on track, you will get to where you want to be."
*Michelle C. Ustaszeski*