Dec. 30- 2003

Can you believe it-- the NEW YEAR. It is going to be 2004 soon. I just look back to when I started my bodybuilding Journey-- Nov. 2000. That was my first National BB show. I couldn't believe it. I was on stage -- with 38 incredible Middle Weights and placed 6th. I really thought that I might have something. I trained so hard that year for the USAs 2001. When I WON the HW title-- I was in such shock. I can honestly say that that was one of my highlights in my life. It was so incredible- the feeling. I was hooked. Now- I told myself that I would not fight this battle for a pro-card for more than 5 years. I have too many aspirations that get lost when I become so focused on competition. I am going to give the North American ( *** sept. 4th, so I here) and Team Universe. I am not going to play the size game. I am going to try and get into the best shape of my life. I really don't think I have quite done that in my BB career.

This has been a very exciting year for me. I got engaged, I moved out of New York City and into Long Island, I quite my jobs ( The New York Eye and Ear, teaching at Crunch, World Gym, New Yorks Sports, and my clients ), etc... I basically started a new life. I am excitged about what the future holds. It seems a lot less selfish. I am no longer only worried about ME-- I have to worry about my new puppy and Dave. It is a nice feeling.

Life is so incredible when you stop to smell the roses. I am doing more of that lately. I am still all hustle and bustle-- but, I am trying to learn more balance in my life. Maybe-- if I can learn that -- I can compete without making it my WHOLE LIFE. I get so SELF-INVOLVED, I hate that. I forget about everything and anything that is important.

I don't want to be like that this time around.

I am going to add some pics to the RANDOM gallery of my puppy and the CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY. You got to love those family photo's.