A Brave Space

[3.19] Last semester, around the time my mom passed away, with everthing going on, I found myself overwhelmed. . I couldn't catch my breath. My chest felt tight. My hands wouldn't stop shaking, and I remember feeling lightheaded and grabbing the wall for support. . Long story short, I went to the hospital, saw a few doctors and they told me that I had had a panic attack. . For awhile now, I have been a BOSS at keeping my stress and anxiety in check ...most days 😅. . But with the upheaval of EVERYTHING and so much uncertainty in my job, school and largely he ENTIRE WORLD, at the moment, I started feeling like I had totally lost control, and I found certain symptoms showing up again. . Today I read a post from someone that said "ACTION is the only thing that overcomes FEAR.". . I said, he's right. So I got up and did the only thing I think of, which was focus on the next best thing! Me. . I got up. I started moving. Made a list of the things I have to get done, packed more of my room up, and worked out. . I can't control a lot right now, but I can help myself immensely by figuring out how I control how I respond to it all. . And right now, Zen Time in a hot shower sounds like the next best thing to me! 😁 https://ift.tt/3dhVNCS

[3.11] Cautiously working on my Balance, while slowly trying to rejoin Club 5AM! . Waking up this early used to come so natural to me. . Most days during the semester though, the urgh to stay in bed has a way of besting me. . But just like maintaining your equilibrium in a stationary position, balance, challenging myself to be an early riser can be learned. . Though considering I wobble violently at both 😅😅, which will be more challenging is yet to be seen. https://ift.tt/2xv6hhF

So a lot has happened this week... 😁 . One of the biggest things being that I was offered an internship at the Indiana Total Therapy Outpatient Physical Therapy site at Indiana Regional Medical Center!!! 🥳🥳🥳🎊 . The staff and doctors have been wonderful and I really enjoy the atmosphere here! . Crazy EXCITED for this opportunity!! 👏🏾 https://ift.tt/2THH8aR

[3.2] Two days before my 31st birthday! . In my post workout endorphin high, I've been thinking a lot about the past decade of my life. . Physically, 21 feels like yesterday. Mentally, though... it feels like a lifetime ago! . I was so lost! I came to college because it was what was expected of me... but I had NO IDEA what I wanted to do with my life! . The thought of choosing one thing at 18 to pursue for the REST OF MY LIFE felt too big, and in some ways an unfair request when I was surrounded by so many people who had made that decision for themselves and were so unhappy with their chosen fields. . Fast Forward ⏩ Leaving school, living in Orlando, Delaware etc, discovering my passion for marathons, obstacle course races, group fitness... . NONE OF THAT WAS PLANNED A DECADE AGO! . All I knew was that, at the end of my life, I didn't want to look back and regret the path I chose. . While my road has been more... non-traditional 😅, the experiences I've had, the knowledge I've gained, the people I've met along the way, have all led me to back to where I started. Two months from graduation, closing the circle. . I've learned that sometimes in life, you have to take a leap of FAITH and be willing to build your wings on the way down. . The time is going to pass by anyway, right? . Here's to 31, and a decade of LIFE, GROWTH, & CHANGE! ❤🍻 https://ift.tt/38hUG1W

[2.24] 1st day of Physical Therapy observations!! Ready to be a sponge and start taking everything in! 😎👊🏾 https://ift.tt/2Te6QU2

My LAST FIRST DAY of an undergrad semester post!! 😁👏🏾 Today has been a day to CELEBRATE!! . 1. My registration for graduation, though late, went through. So I OFFICIALLY graduate in a few months. . 2. My first INSANITY Live class of the semester was LITERALLY packed full of people (with almost everyone below), which always challenges me to up my game as an instructor! . 3. Last but not least, I GOT INTO GRAD SCHOOL!!! 🍾🥂 . Starting Fall 2020 I will be part of the Graduate Kinesiology Sport Science: Exercise Science Track, with a focus on Strength and Conditioning!!! 😁 . @iupexsci @iupgroupfitness_ @iupedu @beachbodylive #gradschool #nsca #talonsup #accepted https://ift.tt/2GezTRE

Falling down the stairs sucks! 🤙🏾 I swear my body started falling apart the moment I turned 30! 😂😅 https://ift.tt/2ZP09e7

Bringing in the 2020 with the Besties!! 🥂🎉🎊 . 2019 was a rough year, full of highs and lowest of lows, but 2020 is going to be LIT!! . I have the #PittsburghMarathon, my first @spartan #Trifecta, GRADUATION 👨🏾‍🎓 and Grad School! . Mom, I am going to make you so proud! 💙 https://ift.tt/39v5f3R