Friday, March 14, 2014
Video shoot #4 #BeBadHipHop
I believe that 2014/2015 is THE year for #BeBadHipHop! I just want to thank all of you who have supported me, helped me, given to me (time, work, smiles, hugs, encouragement, etc). And most of all I want to than YOU for BELIEVING in me!
Friday, January 24, 2014
Why me? Why not?
I believe... everything happens for a reason. We may not be able to figure out the "why" while we are in a moment of despair, but eventually we can look back on it and see the reasoning. My moment of despair came this morning when I found out my recovery for knee surgery will take approximately a year!
This past week I attended a funeral to honor my high school cheerleading coach, Lesa Ward. Lesa had fought cancer for a few years and after a long battle she said goodbye to her family and friends last Thursday. She was an amazing, self-less woman who gave her life as an educator to children of all ages. She dedicated her life helping others by serving in public education as a high school counselor, middle school principal and superintendent for Blackwell, OK. Blackwell schools closed on the day of her funeral to honor her life.
A family friend delivered the Remembrance and his stories were so "Lesa", yet so self-applicable. When learning of her cancer (stage 4 ovarian) he asked her, "Why you?" Lesa, replied, "Why not?" Lesa's attitude will carry me through my own life over this next year.
Recently, I injured my knee. I've known for quite some time that I am looking at surgery. Up until attending this funeral to honor a beautiful life lost, I have been asking myself, "Why me?" The timing couldn't be worse! I just signed a contract to market my business, record choreography and get ready to expand Be Bad Hip Hop BIG TIME! "Why me?" I can't follow through with my commitments and plans with a torn up knee! "Why me?"
How selfish of me to worry about a torn knee when Lesa was fighting for her life and worrying about her family's wellbeing in her absence. I can't workout, dance, teach, or choreograph for a year. A year. I know there is a reason. I don't know what it is now, but someday I will. And when a year has gone by and my knee is stronger, I will still dance.
"I'm in a win/win situation", Lesa said. "If God heals me and I have many more years of life with my family, I win. If he decides to take me, I still win." WOW! Talk about a positive attitude! I'm trying not to feel sorry for myself because I can't dance for a year and Lesa has a positive attitude facing death! Be strong, Gwenda. Stop being a pansy. You are a BAD ASS. Stop feeling sorry for yourself. You will get through this. Love life every day. Attitude is everything.
Why me? Why not? We are all prone to disappointment, loss, injury, and death. Our attitude in how we handle life's situations will determine the value of our life. You can't change your fate, but you can change your attitude. Make it a positive one!
This past week I attended a funeral to honor my high school cheerleading coach, Lesa Ward. Lesa had fought cancer for a few years and after a long battle she said goodbye to her family and friends last Thursday. She was an amazing, self-less woman who gave her life as an educator to children of all ages. She dedicated her life helping others by serving in public education as a high school counselor, middle school principal and superintendent for Blackwell, OK. Blackwell schools closed on the day of her funeral to honor her life.
A family friend delivered the Remembrance and his stories were so "Lesa", yet so self-applicable. When learning of her cancer (stage 4 ovarian) he asked her, "Why you?" Lesa, replied, "Why not?" Lesa's attitude will carry me through my own life over this next year.
Recently, I injured my knee. I've known for quite some time that I am looking at surgery. Up until attending this funeral to honor a beautiful life lost, I have been asking myself, "Why me?" The timing couldn't be worse! I just signed a contract to market my business, record choreography and get ready to expand Be Bad Hip Hop BIG TIME! "Why me?" I can't follow through with my commitments and plans with a torn up knee! "Why me?"
How selfish of me to worry about a torn knee when Lesa was fighting for her life and worrying about her family's wellbeing in her absence. I can't workout, dance, teach, or choreograph for a year. A year. I know there is a reason. I don't know what it is now, but someday I will. And when a year has gone by and my knee is stronger, I will still dance.
"I'm in a win/win situation", Lesa said. "If God heals me and I have many more years of life with my family, I win. If he decides to take me, I still win." WOW! Talk about a positive attitude! I'm trying not to feel sorry for myself because I can't dance for a year and Lesa has a positive attitude facing death! Be strong, Gwenda. Stop being a pansy. You are a BAD ASS. Stop feeling sorry for yourself. You will get through this. Love life every day. Attitude is everything.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Leap of Faith
I believe... taking a leap of faith is frightening. It's risky. It's diving into the unknown. You drown yourself in "what if's?" Faith is defined as a strong belief or trust in something or someone. Leap or not to leap- that is the question.
Recently I took a huge leap of faith. I am trying to grow a business and fulfill a dream. Be Bad Hip Hop is my own dance fitness format that I created out of a passion for dance and several "you should's" from students and dear friends. After three and a half years of momentum at a turtle's pace, and long discussions with my supportive husband, I decided its time. Leap! So, this past Saturday I signed a contract to launch a national marketing campaign. The investment is huge monetarily and I'm scared to death. What if is doesn't work? What if no body likes it? What if I go broke and don't see a return on investment? What if? What if? What if?
We will be faced with many difficult decisions in life that calls for a leap of faith. Some decisions are big and some are small. Take a new job offer. Divorce. Move. Going on a blind date. I believe... it all comes down to trusting yourself. You have to trust yourself that you will be ok no matter what the end results are. You may be devastated. You may be ecstatic. But will you be ok?
I know in my head and heart the answer is yes for me. It's always yes. I'm surrounded by a loving, supportive family and friends and my faith in God assures me I will be ok.
Have you been struggling with a difficult decision? Leap or not to leap- ask yourself "will I be ok?"
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Jump and you will find out how to unfold your wings as you fall.
Recently I took a huge leap of faith. I am trying to grow a business and fulfill a dream. Be Bad Hip Hop is my own dance fitness format that I created out of a passion for dance and several "you should's" from students and dear friends. After three and a half years of momentum at a turtle's pace, and long discussions with my supportive husband, I decided its time. Leap! So, this past Saturday I signed a contract to launch a national marketing campaign. The investment is huge monetarily and I'm scared to death. What if is doesn't work? What if no body likes it? What if I go broke and don't see a return on investment? What if? What if? What if?
I know in my head and heart the answer is yes for me. It's always yes. I'm surrounded by a loving, supportive family and friends and my faith in God assures me I will be ok.
Have you been struggling with a difficult decision? Leap or not to leap- ask yourself "will I be ok?"
Sunday, January 5, 2014
2014 Here we go!
I believe... I can do this. I can blog. Why do I want to blog? I have a lot of stuff in my head and in my heart and Facebook posts just don't let me get it all out.
Those of you who know me, know I like to talk. I always have a lot to say. When my mom used to go to my parent teacher conferences the teacher would say, "She likes to talk! I moved her to a new spot, but she just made new friends and kept on talking."
My friend circle continues to grow and expand geographically as I am now living in my sixth state in 14 years of marriage thanks to my position as "military wife". No complaints, but its impossible to chat at length with everyone. I'm hoping this blog can keep family and friends updated on my life as well as inspire, motivate and help others realize they are not alone. I believe... everything happens for a reason as God plans. I believe...by sharing my life experiences and expertise as a fitness professional I can help others and I can make a difference.
If I can make a difference in YOUR life, than I have accomplished what I'm setting out to do. It's my way of thanking those who make a difference in my life!
For most of you 2014 New Year's resolution kick off was January 1st, five days ago. My kick off starts tomorrow when we are all back on our normal schedules. There are several things on my list, but I made a top 10. Blogging is one of them and what makes me laugh at myself is that this was my resolution for 2013. I did really well through March, and then, well...I believe...you could categorize me with the other 92% of our population who fail to follow through! Only 8% of people who make New Year's resolutions stick to them!
So, maybe together we can motivate, encourage and remind each other to accomplish our goals for 2014! What do you say? Do YOU believe we can do it?! I believe... we can!
Those of you who know me, know I like to talk. I always have a lot to say. When my mom used to go to my parent teacher conferences the teacher would say, "She likes to talk! I moved her to a new spot, but she just made new friends and kept on talking."
My friend circle continues to grow and expand geographically as I am now living in my sixth state in 14 years of marriage thanks to my position as "military wife". No complaints, but its impossible to chat at length with everyone. I'm hoping this blog can keep family and friends updated on my life as well as inspire, motivate and help others realize they are not alone. I believe... everything happens for a reason as God plans. I believe...by sharing my life experiences and expertise as a fitness professional I can help others and I can make a difference.
If I can make a difference in YOUR life, than I have accomplished what I'm setting out to do. It's my way of thanking those who make a difference in my life!
For most of you 2014 New Year's resolution kick off was January 1st, five days ago. My kick off starts tomorrow when we are all back on our normal schedules. There are several things on my list, but I made a top 10. Blogging is one of them and what makes me laugh at myself is that this was my resolution for 2013. I did really well through March, and then, well...I believe...you could categorize me with the other 92% of our population who fail to follow through! Only 8% of people who make New Year's resolutions stick to them!
So, maybe together we can motivate, encourage and remind each other to accomplish our goals for 2014! What do you say? Do YOU believe we can do it?! I believe... we can!
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