Good bye 2021

So, it's that time of year again and what a year it has been!! Along with all the covid 19 stuff we are still going through we had Frank and Payton's head on crash in Feb which could have been a life changer for sure. I know Frank is still suffering side effects and pain but it could have been much worse. I did a lot of thinking about that over the holiday's this year. Just glad they are both still with us. In July I accepted a position at the Captain Spry Rec Center as a weight room specialist/ personal trainer. I did this as I needed more hours then I was working at the Gordon Snow Rec Center. Over the summer I made the big decision to start applying to other jobs, including retail. I knew I needed something more then the Rec Center's had to offer. I applied to Lawton's as I have worked at a different location years ago and liked it (except for my asst manager). I wasn't thrilled about going back to retail but I needed something more secure. I quickly was offered and accepted the position at Lawtons on Larry Uteck and made the difficult decision to leave the Gordon Snow Rec Centre. I had been there for a bit over 7 years and always said I'd never leave because I loved the clients I dealt with. Through Covid I realized those friendships who meant the most to me I was already keeping in contact with through email. facebook etc. I have worked at Lawtons now since the middle of Aug and I LOVE it! I could not ask for a better work family! Everyone always says "oh, it's a great place to work" until you get in and then you find out the truth. I can't really think of anything I don't like about it. I am still at the Captain Spry Rec Center and although it's what I like doing as well I don't really have a bond with anyone as most client's come in and do their own thing and leave. If Covid ever frigs off I want to start my own personal training and bootcamps again. I just don't feel comfortable going into people's homes yet and can't afford to rent spaces for bootcamps to have them cancelled again. I do miss working 1 on 1 with people, helping them reach goals they never thought possible! That's a snapshot of my past year so what do I hope 2022 has in store for me.... well...I hope to start taking better care of myself, physically and mentally. I need to start working out again as it was/is a great stress release for me and something I always enjoyed! I need to feel that powerful feeling again. I let it slip away since Covid. Not an excuse, just the truth. Want to start wearing makeup every day. Used to at the office then got away from it. I know it's not a huge deal but it makes me feel pretty and damn it, I deserve to feel pretty. lol I plan to stop procrasting as I have learned I spend WAY too much time thinking about doing things when it would be much quicker to just do them. I hope to blog once a week and work on making something of my Youtube Channel. I have been advised by someone else who has a pretty well followed youtube channel to not make it only fitness related but to make it about anything and everything. That way people get to know me as a person and not just another fitness trainer. I am looking forward to spending more time with our grandkids. I enjoy watching Payton turn into a beautiful young woman and I enjoy watching Dori grow into an amazing little boy! Can you tell these two, especially, have me wrapped around their fingers? lol I'm also hoping Jazzy will come spend weekends with us too. We could get into a lot of "trouble" altogether. :) Man, I LOVE these kids! If I have learned anything over the last yaer or two it's to never take anything for granted. Things can change in a heartbeat. Never assume people will always be with you as I found out how quickly that could change on that Friday afternoon when Frank called me saying "they'd been hit" and seeing just how "hit" they really were. And finally, to ALWAYS chose your words wisely. One would never want the word hate to be the last one spoken to a loved one, we never know when your words will be the last! Plus, hate is a nasty word anyway!! I do hope you will all join me on the crazy ride that 2022 has in store for us! Good, bad or ugly, let's all get through it together. Stay safe this New Year's Eve and please don't drink and drive!!