got that itch!...the good kind...

The past few days mother nature has been teasing us down here in Toronto. We get almost a full week of beautiful (+) weather, only to be brought back to this crappy in between weather..you know...warm enough that the roads are semi cleared of snow, but cold enough that you would have to wear a jacket outside! Rough times up here in hollywood north. Recently, I have been getting that serious itch for running. I'm not much of a sidewalk runner, more of a "take a scenic park route down to the beaches area" type of runner lol. The idea of running besides cars on the street and inhaling their fumes just never thrills me. I don't care what anyone says, running on a treadmill to me is like a hamster in a wheel, all that energy and no destination to reach. I am not a fan. Well, maybe that wombat/prairie dog/hamster/groundhog is right and spring is just right around the corner...

welcome to the home of Fighting Fit...

Finally, I'm legit in the fitness field! A lot of planning and perseverance has gotten me this far and I don't think I've ever been this nervous/excited/happy about anything! Come join me at Venice Fitness and try out Fighting Fit! Fighting Fit is a cardiovascular group exercise class that involves the philosophy and movements of muay thai incorporated into a challenging and fun circuit atmosphere! All ages are welcome and all fitness levels! Step one into my plan is accomplished! Hope to see you guys there! ...

always...

I feel like the days are always just too short. I find myself looking forward on getting on the 2 hr bus/subway ride home from school to catch up on sleep, only to wake up and move onto another venture and eventually be home when everyone is sleeping. I take the days I am home with my family as a gift from the busy life I live. I guess this is what happens when you work hard to accomplish something out of life. Days get shorter, work gets longer and you lose touch. You lose not only with other people, but sometimes with yourself. I like to think that the time I am home with my family is time well spent, and the times when I am not home that I should be finding out more about myself. I don't lose touch with people on purpose, it just so happens that sometimes you really have to prioritize in life. I don't feel any regrets with how life is right now, because as much as I am tired (very) I have never been more determined and happy with the outcomes of my life. I guess this really is what life as adult comes out to be...

great experience...

So for the past 4 weeks I have been doing my off-campus internship at Birchmount Park C.I. B.E.A.P. program and I am truly enjoying it down there! The staff is great, the students are energetic and driven and the school offers a lot of opportunities ranging from working with special populations, working with athletes, bootcamps for athletes, bootcamps for general public, working with dragon boat competitors, teaching health class and working as an assistant coach to a sport team! This place is amazing! I have learned so much in the past few weeks and I am truly grateful for this opportunity. I have networked with people for every type of training equipment available in the industry and learned so much from the entrepeneurial side of business since the organizers of this program also have their own business on the side. I'm really just trying to absorb as much as I can to incorporate and benefit my goal in life and continue my education in the fitness field. Hopefully something great will come out of me finishing this internship and I'll eventually be one step closer to my goal...

it's happening...

I have been given a great opportunity last week that I couldn't refuse to take on. I don't want to say much about it right now since it's still in the process of creating, but I am very excited about this! I feel that this is a major step in my life, and it's that much closer to my life plan. I believe that if you believe in yourself and your abilities, the world will find a way to direct you to your path. I'm excited...

how it all began...

I know that this is a pretty old vid, but I feel that muay thai was the stepping stone which directed me towards my interest in the fitness field. Muay thai played a crucial part into who I am now as a person and my philosophy and understanding of life. It all began as the usual "i broke up with my girlfriend, and all I want to do is hit things now" excuse lol. At first I was hesitant about joining a gym since all my life I just played team sports like basketball, soccer and etc. Joining Southside Muay Thai and Submissions was probably the greatest thing to happen to me. Muay thai helped me get into the greatest shape in my life, increased my confidence, and helped me perceive life in a different light. It helped me grow physically and also mentally. I learned through muay thai that fighting in the ring and living life is like a giant chess game. Every move you make sets up your next move, and to be successful you have to plan that move 2 steps ahead. Having a chess board in that gym makes sense to me now. Not only did they teach me how to act inside the ring, but they also nurtured my mind outside it while playing chess. I feel that I did a lot of growing for myself in that gym and I am grateful to carry what I've learned so far into my everyday life and also affect other peoples life around me. Thank you again Kru Pete and Kru Mikey. I only hope to influence people in my life as passionately and positively as you have affected mine.

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