I could not of done it without my amazing partner and his support. So a massive thanks to him and also to Move Fitness Specialists ~ Amy Fox for sponsoring me with my tan, hair and make up. Amy you did a fantastic job !
My day begun calm and so was the whole experience, I was just so excited I did not have the chance to feel nervous for one minute. My tan, hair and make up was perfect and I was feeling really happy with the way that I looked. The first wave of excitement hit me when Larissa Reis walked behind stage whilst I was waiting with Laura for her to go on stage. ~ "OMG OMG OMG ! She is here !" I was so excited and eventually managed to go and introduce myself to her and talk to her. I was so thrilled to be a part of her last appearance on stage as a figure competitor as she will now go into the physique division.
I was ecstatic to say the least talking with Erin, Nicole and Alicia and so excited to be up on stage with them so I only got nervous for that one minute when I always do standing on the edge of the stage waiting to go on. I took in a deep breath and remembered all the hard work I had put in to getting to this point, 'Summer, you have no time for nerves. You have worked ever so hard and look at what surrounds you'.. Advice I always give myself before I go up on stage. I actually anticipated to be a lot more nervous than what I was but I think excitement just over ruled everything.
I have had a whole year to change my mindset for being on stage. It is most certainly a struggle and a let down to not be in the top call outs when that is what you are used to, but I know now its a new beginning for me. Its like starting all over again, getting feedback from the judges and seeing what I need to improve on for my professional figure. I had a big chat with Nicole behind stage explaining the struggle I had with bringing a Professional figure, rather than just getting as lean as I am used to. She agreed that it is like starting over, that I may feel like I am out of shape but I will find my way. It was great to chat with her and ask her what she does off season and on season. The girls where so much fun and totally made the experience for me !
My experience was complete when my best buddy from the east coast won her Pro Card. I knew from a long while back that Laura would and I was so happy to be there with her to experience it all unfold. I am so proud of her because much like myself she lives and breathes this sport. She has been amazing to me and helped my not only when i needed a friend but gave me awesome support. So now we can both live our dream together and I could not be any happier. Laura has such an amazing physique and I am so happy that all her hard work paid off. CHAMPION !
Now it is all over I can not wait to get back out there again. Looking forward to getting feedback from judges and also making some other arrangements which I will announce at a later date so I have the tools that I need to make this complete. So excited to begin my preparation for my next competition which will be in the US !! This is my dream, I am living it and I love every second of it !!
Thank you again to my boy Brett for being my rock and support, it is not the easiest job but seeing you smile and seeing your pride makes me feel so much achievement. My beautiful Amy Fox for making sure I was complete on the day. My Laura Keddie for being an amazing friend and a true champion. And of course all my family, friends and not to mention my fans for giving me the strength to push on and make me feel as amazing as I do. I could not of done this and would not be where I am today without any of you. I am for ever in debt to you all.
Much love
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