Sept.10-2002

Can you believe it.....tomorrow it will be one year since the World Trade Center Attack. I don't know if all of yorur realize that I live in Greenwich Village , New York. My apartment faces the World Trade Center- I have a perfect view from my balcony. That Tues. Sept. 11th- 2001, I was getting ready for a photo shoot with Women's Physique World. I just got done competing at the N. American in Canada. I was exhausted. I got up around 5 a.m. -- did some cardio, abs, etc.... in preparation for my photo shoot. When I got home around 8 a.m. --- I put on the Today show and starting putting on my make-up for the shoot. I remember looking outside my window and seeing flames coming out of the World Trade Center. I thought- another Bomb!!!! At that point in time-- people were confused. Then- when the second plane hit-- it was apparent that we were under attack. I called my parents immediately. The phone lines kept breaking up. I tried to call Bill Jense from WPW and cancel the shoot b/c there was no way outside of Manhattan at that point. I couldn't get an open line. I thought about all my friends that work in that building. I was in shock. My parents wanted me to come home- FOR GOOD. That felt that Manhattan was a target for these crazy acts of terrorism and just thought it best for me to move home. But- being as stubborn as I am- I wouldn't leave my city. I love New York. I love everything about it.

Bless your life everyday. There is no time to be mad at someone. There is no time for anger. There is no time that should be wasted. If you say you are going to get together with a friend, family member, or someone you just met- DO IT. Life is a fleeting moment. The more I realize this- the more I understand that there is more to life than just lifting weights. It is important to take time and smell the roses, watch the sunset, and call a loved one. I often times think I am too busy- I will do it tomorrow. My suggestion to myself and everyone- do it today- b/c you never know what tomorrow may bring.

Tell someone you "Love" them tomorrow, Sept. 11- 2002.