It's about damn time I got myself blogging again! Seriously, when was the last time I did this?
Those of you who have me on Facebook may have noticed that a few days ago I posted about being grateful to both my students and instructors for everything they've done for me. Well, here it comes again:
Thank you, thank you, and thank you again!
First, to my students: you are the ones I truly get to share my passion with. I watch you grow, gaining strength and confidence, and it reminds me how important it is to persevere. So often I get caught up and forget that, as much as I am a teacher, I am still a student as well. Never stop learning, and aim to learn from as many qualified and talented people as you possibly can!
Second, to my teachers: whether you taught me to dance, to pole, to stretch, to strengthen, to smile and everything else in between, you have all helped build me up and trained me to be an athlete and an artist. I cannot thank you enough for pushing me and always opening my eyes to new possibilities. I admire you all for the energy and encouragement you bring to all your students, and I try to channel that every time I get up in front of a class.
Finally, to my friends and family, both in and outside of the pole community: your support over the years has been invaluable in my journey to this point. I have never been happier than I am now, and that is all because of the love and understanding you have shared with me. Looking back, I find it hard to believe how far I've come, especially in the past year. Not only am I in the best physical shape of my life, but I feel emotionally and mentally sound and fulfilled. I have met people from so many different walks of life and have had my mind opened in ways I couldn't have imagined. More than anything else, I have grown to have a better understanding of myself as a person and can honestly say that I love myself.
I truly am overwhelmed by how much pole has changed my life. I never would have pictured my life the way it is today, but given the choice, I wouldn't change a single thing. Thank you all for being a part of it and allowing me to be a part of yours.
