March 12, 2008

I've been experiencing another major headache – one of two really terrible ones I've had in the last 20 days.

I feel overwhelmed.             That's the best way to describe it.

My side temples are beating, the lower back of my head is throbbing and my sinus' are starting to get tender. Every moment of the day, I'm trying to NOT think about answering an email, writing a grant, faxing a document, creating a program, or networking with a new organization. But I am…and I do…and I can't stop thinking, planning, or creating right now.

The wheels have already started turning….and they aren't stopping anytime soon.

Last week's board meeting was efficient and optimistic. I feel so blessed to have a team of people who not only have great expertise in their field, but most importantly, have a passion to help people. It was a milestone in FWB history, as we will never experience that moment in time again: When we were a small start up nonprofit, designing new programs, discussing potential partners and projecting future challenges. Throughout the meeting, there were times when I was angry, happy, frustrated and excited…but in the end, it was comforting to experience those emotions with a team. For it is that team that will provide the strong, passionate and vibrant energy that will manifest a physical reality of a charitable organization born.

My head is heavy – my eyes are often tired – and my brain won't stop moving…

My 'to do' list never wavers – my commitments never decrease – and my obligations never cease…

And as I lay in bed this morning: with little motivation to workout, eat clean, work on projects and maintain my network…

I made a decision to take action – not because I HAD TO, but because I had the OPPORTUNITY to do so.

We often praise the United States as being the country of opportunity…the place where your dreams can come true…

The truth is, is it doesn't matter where you live, who you are, how you look like or what kind of money you make…we all have the opportunity by the power of our Free Will to filter what goes into our psyche and what we choose to manifest into a physical action.

We have a choice to make this moment better than the last…a choice to be grateful for something or unsatisfied with nothing…

We have a choice.

So as I continue to battle each headache and conquer each commitment, it is the gift of my free will that I choose this path…and for that I am grateful for every brick I need to place in order to build that fitness bridge for other's to one day cross.
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Journal Pictures: March 11, 2008

David and I stopped by Pasa Robles on our way to L.A. this past week.
We went to an awesome winery.

I loved this boar. We made special wishes there!


At the IHRSA in San Diego.

Developed by one of NASA's inventions - this treadmill can make me adjust the percentage of body weight I carry while running. Very cool...and weird!

The popular inventor of indoor cycling...Johnny G!

My awesome girlfriend, Natalie George...we met at the IDEA convention years ago and have stayed in touch since!
She works for Garmin - here we are checking out their newest and coolest sports watches.

The treadwall was cool....but not if you were 6'5.

President of Cypex Capital, my mentor, Chuck Lemar!

I ran into the beautiful Jennifer Santich! We competed together at my first fitness contest: Miss Bikini California!

We had to make it back on time for my Lolo's (grandfather's) fundraising event. My lolo, George Aducayen, also started a nonprofit for poor children in the Philippines. He is an amazing man who has also served as a Philippine ambassador.

My beautiful momma!!! And Miss Angeline Kang. (my little sister)

The Familia were all there!

My Uncle and I hosted the event. Tons of community leaders attended.
It was great to see and be part of.