Letters to Me

I feel the need to write myself some letters this week... there are a few things that I think I need to be reminded of. So here it goes...

Dear Victoria who is trying to reach her weight loss goals,

You are ready. You're ready to do this. You're ready to give your all and not back down. I think you've made a break through when it comes to losing the weight that you want to lose. Yes, you have come a long way, but now it's time to put that celebration behind you, and focus on the next goal. It's going to be harder this time, you'll have to give up more things, sweat more, and stick with it. You finally have the time, tools, and drive to get it done. Please don't feel weak, because you aren't. Today in TEAM Fitness, I was so proud of you. You wanted to give up more than anything on that 7th interval of running at 6mph for 2 minutes straight and you didn't, you pushed yourself even harder! Through the ankle/foot injury, through the 3 hours of sleep every night, through the soreness that has become a part of your daily life, you haven't give up, and it needs to be like that every single day. YOU CAN DO THIS. YOU WANT THIS. THIS IS YOUR TIME. 

Dear Victoria who works her ass off at her jobs,

I know it's rough right now, I know you are tired, but this time and effort will be worth it in the end. Thank god you are going back to school! It's alright that you still don't know what you want to do 100%, I have faith that in time your true purpose will reveal itself. I'm so happy that you love working at LifeTime. It's truly helped you become a better person already. Someone who can deliver amazing customer service, think fast on your feet, and impress the hell out of your superiors. Good for you. Hang in there, great things are headed your way!

Dear Victoria who just found out big news,

Make sure you remember what's most important in both of these situations. Make sure you know your limitations, and when you need to back off and let other's make the best choices for them. But at the same time, be there for those people who need you. Make sure they know you will always have their backs. SO many changes are coming this year, please prepare yourself as best you can, and relish in the memories you are making with the most important people of your life this year. Because next year? Will be a WHOLE different ball game.

Dear Victoria who loves so openly,

It's great that you care, it's great the you feel so deeply, but it's scary at the same time. That's ok. Take a deep breath and just let what's suppose to happen, happen. Don't rush anyone, don't rush yourself. Feel what you feel, but know that sometimes there are benefits to keeping your guard up. Not everyone loves like you do, not everyone knows exactly what you need. Be everything that you can be for yourself, first. Then see what time and energy is left for others. Please, please remember that YOU are worthy, that you deserve to be pursued. You deserve to have someone see something special in you, without you having to jump through hoops to make them notice. If they can't tell what a great thing is standing right in front of them, then it's their loss, not yours. Keep shining and you will find happiness in the end.

I think that about covers it for now :)

-V