coachcinziaTwo entries in one day! Yes, I wanted to give you a little view into the negative and not so good events that happened yesterday to keep things real and honest. Yes, I have to be honest with you all. Yesterday was not all smooth after all. As I was finally unpacking and organizing everything from the suitcases into the drawers and closet, I realized I didn’t bring my inserts for the top of my suit, as well as the centerpiece that goes in between the cups of my suit.
Yes, I did have to pack rather quickly as we had just got back from taking our team to the Ironman in Washington, but I thought I took care of everything! After realizing I forgot the inserts I was bummed and thought to myself, no problem, we will go get some tomorrow at the nearest Victoria Secret, a chance to shop a little as well! Then I discovered I didn’t have the centerpiece with me either, and at that point things fell apart! Shawn immediately tried to tell me to relax and that things were going to be ok, but I din’t want to! Yes, I know well, at this point in time, when you hold everything in place, control your self, think hard for everything and give your best every minute of your day to the prep, trying your all to be balanced, focused, strong, a little thing can push you over the edge. One bit of advice I would like to give to those family members who support their relatives through their contest prep is, when a moment like this one arrives, just let them vent. It is like bleeding for a wound, it is a good sign! It is like a pressure cooker, thank goodness that valve works or it would for surely explode under all that pressure! I needed time alone, yes, it works for me to be left alone just for a little while. After my little fit, after I let that pressure go, I was able to regain perspective on things. I was able to take control through visualizing and reminding myself to not sweat the small stuff and that there is always plan B! I reached out to a few friends and they were able to help! Thank you, Jessy and Alicia for being there for me! Jessy is sending all the missing things via next day air! Here you have it, we all have our moments. It is about what you do when it comes time for them! One last piece of advice, to those who compete and find themselves in these kinds of situations, be reasonable and kind to the ones who love you and are there for you along the way! It is a two way street! We ended the day with a nice upper body workout in the hotel fitness center. Nothing like feeling the blood pumping lean muscle a few days before a competition!
