Ok, so it is 5 am and I have been awake since 4am ! First reason being that my partner is up for work at that time, 2nd reason being that at this time my brains goes a million miles an hour, 3rd reason being I checked my facebook to see Erin Stern commented on one of my posts ! So am I excited ? That doesnt even cover it !
After winning my Pro Card last year months later I would still remind myself from time to time, "OMG ! I am a pro !" and i think now leading into my first preparation for an IFBB Professional show it has finally dropped.
Unsure if you have read any of my interviews but my drive for a Pro Card began only 4 and a half years ago. My obsession and lifestyle began in 2008 and from their it developed into being my purpose. I had a dream and I put all my heart and soul into it and it became my reality. My constant drive has a lot to do with the sudden loss of my father at the beginning of 2008. Taking on this new lifestlye distracted me to the fact that he was no longer around. It didnt take me long to change my thought process to doing it not only for myself but to prove to him that I will be everything I want to be. He believed in me and so did I. I left behind the party style life and no longer gave into my depression. I surrounded myself with positivity and ensured I had the tools for success and I stuck to my plan.
I love sharing my story as I hope that it inspires others to follow their dreams, to take the steps to make their dreams a reality. Life is exactly what you make of it, you think its hard and that it sucks, it is going to be just that. Get excited about life, turn every situation into a positive and never let anything distract you from your purpose. If something unexpected or unwanted happens, toughen up. Put on your big girl/boy pants on, pull them up high and walk on.
The only thing standing in your way is the bullshit reasons why you keep telling yourself you cant achieve your dreams.
On that note, Gym time :)
Much Love
Summer xoxoxox
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