Sept. 25,2002

What can I say - I pulled a muscle in my lower back. It sucks. I am just finding ways of working around it. I can do cardio now- so that is good. It just hurts to move from position to position. Once I either sitting or standing -- no pain. I can sleep- it isn't effecting my rest, so that is another plus. I am just so irritated with myself. I should have been more carefull. Once again- I learn a lesson the hard way.

I added the pictures of me featured in Ironman and Flex -Nov. issues on my news and updates link on the home page. It is such a thrill to see those pictures - I can hardly believe it is me in those pictures. It was always a dream of mine to be in a muscle magazie ever since I can remember. I just can' t believe it sometimes.

I am pressing on- I still plan on doing national's. A true champion is one that can rise above any missfortune. I will find ways to train around my back injury. It will be okay. I am not going to give up. I thought about taking a break-- giving my body a chance to recover- but, I still have the fire inside. So- I am going for it.

I have a wedding to go to this weekend. I need to rest- but, here I go again. I am going to have to rest on Sunday.

Thanks for all your continued support.