There's Never a Day Off

Well, I know I told you all to check back next week, but it's been quite a wonderful day for me. So, I thought I'd share. I ended up going to the gym, just to bench a little bit...it's my favorite thing. I didn't want to miss out on it today. So, I did a couple warm-ups, and then I did 2 sets of 10 reps w/ 95 lbs. I was going to try 115 lbs., but I was by myself, so, I just played it safe. I also wanted to practice a little bit making sure I bring the bar down completely on my chest. That's what I'm going to have to do in competition. Adam has been doing some great techniques to teach me to steady it there. So, I wanted to test myself to see what I've learned.

Adam came up with many more solutions, regarding ways that I can train when I'm not able to be with him, and I'm sure he's on the verge of more. I'm really thankful to have him. I don't have much faith in myself, but the more he's teaching me and making me experiment with things, the more the faith in myself is starting to grow. I'm excited to get back with him on Monday to train.

I started to print off business cards this evening. I made them up for anyone who has any odd jobs that they want to pay for me to do here and there. I named it "Gopher It!!" and put a picture of a gopher in the corner...then listed some ideas such as organizing, cleaning, or errands, and put to call if anyone had any other needs.

I also just finished stuffing 50 envelopes with letters to businesses in my area, hoping they will sponsor me. I have to print the labels out in the morning. And I sent a letter to Oprah and Dr. Phil today. (wink). It never hurts to try, right? I figured out this evening that I need $2,925.00 to be able to train for an hour a day, four days a week with Adam starting February until my IPC competition in September. That's the competition that really counts for ranking points. 50 sponsors times $50.00 is already $2,500.00, so if I could get just a few of them to sponsor me for just over $50.00 I'll meet my goal, even without my odd jobs! I am believing and knowing that is definitely possible, because with God all things are possible. I would appreciate it if all of you would stand and believe with me in prayer that this would be achieved. If I could train for an hour instead of a half hour, I know I can see gains in my benching far passed what I ever thought would be possible.

A couple of side notes...I noticed I forgot to say that the IPC competition in September is in Georgia. And also, if any of you were wondering...that's Adam with me in my picture. We were at the gym's Christmas party, and Adam wanted a decorative picture, so he's holding a star from the tree and I'm holding a fake Christmas present. I told you he's fun! (And maybe a little crazy too. ).