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A bittersweet March
Tomorrow is March 1st, the beginning of a new month in the new year. It’s also the beginning of Lent. My heart quickens a bit as it’s also the court date for my divorce. Divorce is an ugly word, and it brings a pot full of mixed emotions when I think of it. I never thought… Read more
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Recentering your focus
Yesterday I met with a new student who wants to improve his ACT score in order to hopefully get a scholarship for college. While we discussed ACT strategy and how to improve his score, we also discussed his goals in regards to college, studying, career and beyond. While the ACT score is important to a…Recentering… Read more
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Strength breeds strength
I’ll be honest, I haven’t always been surrounded by the right people. I’ve had people in my life try to drag me down with them. Slurring their words, trying to get me to believe that I wasn’t worth the time or energy. It’s hard to think of those dark thoughts that entered my mind at that…Strength… Read more
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Self Evolve – Work in Progress
I’m proud to announce that my personal training business is up and running. I call it a personal training business, but have so much more to offer through it. In addition to personal training, I offer: group classes, generalized diet planning, and life coaching. I also have a vision for this company to be more… Read more
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So about that boy…
Just when I wasn’t looking, and wasn’t even sure I was ready to date, a boy showed up in my life. But first, some background. I started this year out with a bang. I went out for new year’s eve, got drunk, and made out with a stranger. I ended up giving that stranger my… Read more
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City lights
I got lost in your eyes Through them I see the blue sky Chicago was my first love Yet somehow you’ve risen above I’ve never seen the city lights Quite like this before They’re a wonderful sight Here on this beautiful lake shore Despite this wintry cold I feel we’re in Jesus’ stronghold He lets… Read more
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Time to get serious
It’s February 13th. Some of you may have already taken the ACT or SAT. Others are taking it for the first time in March or April. Are you ready? Do you think you’ll only take it once and get a good enough score for your dream school? How have you been preparing for these tests?… Read more
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Workout with Irina
Check out this video of the awesome workout I put Irina through at Snap Fitness! Contact me today to discuss your fitness potential!Workout with Irina was originally published on Developing Explorers Read more
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…And I’m divorced
Tremble That was unexpected. But onto the more important topic: everything that has come from this newfound freedom I’ve come into. Since realizing my marriage was over, I have had a lot more time to discover myself and what I love in life. I’ve become a certified personal trainer, joined a band, and have lost… Read more
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The nurse will see you now
I was trying to do this right And joined a Christian dating site First day, you sent me a message It almost felt like a blessing Right away, you were a cute boy Over time, I learned so much more Not only were you gainfully employed There’s depth to your core The nurse will see… Read more