First thing I wanna say is ...I MADE IT! From beginning to end many trials and tribulations to get this point and NO REGRETS thus far...probably not for a while...
Anyway show day felt like the Super Bowl, the World Series..Stanley Cup..yall get the point..small as it may have been I felt very excited about the experience...
Woke up early had my food and then went to get airbrush makeup from my favorite nail place, the owner opened it on Sunday even though they were closed to hook me up...cuz the tanner didnt react too well on my face so she definitely got me better and the makeup outstanding..lasted all day...
After went to do prejudging...backstage so awesome, all the girls helpful and sweet, even the mens just having a good time...a great atmosphere! it felt like I belonged and it felt so natural...
Prejudging was a rush...I had nerves but I thought of all the training practicing and I went and just posed like I needed to...smooth, slow but as accurate as I could get... it could only get better once I put my own style on it... I was in the heavyweight class which was 3 ladies....all first time in the division for BB ..they were wonderful...just having fun the whole time beginning to end pushing each other...fabulous women I met...they definitely helped to keep the atmosphere calm....not to mention the typhoon storm kept the audience small... so no biggie.. I had nerves but I was calm and all I heard was Zoa ,DJ and Hubby yelling at me which helped me push through it ....
All in all I did my best and remebered to bring the poses I could and not freeze up....
I went home to nap which happened quickly and woke up to do evening..it was raining hard so tried not to melt my tanner away...man that stuff is messy! like it gets everywhere if you aint careful....but it looks gorgeous...
We went in about 4,and got ready for evening....alot of supporters came to see me...my extended military family... they are awesome...they definitely got to see me up close and from my ups and downs..before I started to do this..so exciting to see final product....
So evening show was just having fun, though nerves were there...got my routine in and then comparisions, posedown so fun! I have never been photographed so much in my life....it was crazy...glad i looked on point...and then they gave trophies and I got 2nd place in heavy weight class! .... I didnt think so much of placing but I definitely was happy about and the other ladies just had the greatest attitude...
All in all....a rush, i want to do this again! It is my area and so glad that I didnt quit...they are doing a tv segment on the sport and all the competiors so that should be awesome...even the reporter said she felt inspired...
A great night, my husband was there smiling ear to ear.... family friends...stll aint came down from the excitment....got some professional pics taken for decent price when i get those I will post them....
afterwards had a sugar rush...2 bites of brownies literally they was so sweet at this point..felt like a diabetic coma! Some mcdonalds french fries and a burger...definitely water..never taking it for granted! It felt like my body was so dry.....and watched another one of the competiors so nice... he won overall his class...and he was a ball of nerves too but it only showed how dedicated he was...
All in things went so well....I already look forward to next year when I prepare for the show with already established muscle not starting from scratch...
i follwed my coach Zoa from beginning to end and she never strayed, I really am grateful to her...She does so much to make alot of ladies dreams come true and whether she will take credit or not, I am so gratefull to have met her and that she kept me on track...so many times I felt like I wasnt going to make it...
Having a coach enhances the experience....if you can pay that is.... I made the investment and TOTALLY WORTH IT...always the one person who understands you...knows what you are going through...is for you and getting you to your best.....Zoa truly loves this sport for what is down to her soul and can see it so clear, she looked like proud mama from down below and I could see she was truly emotional with all the girls.......
My personal trainer Anne,...such positive energy made me push myself beyond what I thought I could do....what felt impossible...she took it one step further....I love her much...such a great relationship we have created.... I appreciate her making me feel like the priority was me...treating her clients with respect but letting them know when the line is crossed and to get their shit together and handle buisness...never strayed ...Anne Peguero is who you need in your life period....
My hubby of course, putting up with my moods and eating and saying "no I cant have that"....the love of my life who continues to show me why I fall in love with him despite his "evil ways" lol.... but he was gone when i started this and learned quickly how to support me in great ways.... cooking the chicken...forcing the cardio when I wanted to cry...definitely a win for both....
Where do I go from here...well off season..so excited to say...I am going to pursue this further...continue to work with Zoa and Anne and bring the better package 2nd go as well as work on my body to make it better....
At this Point..the only way to go is up.....I am in for the long haul as long as the military allows me....U definitely havent heard or seen the last of Andrea Conn....I am in pursuit of becoming a pro in this sport as long as the road is there and I have great coaches behind me....I love this sport!
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