Something New

As some of you may know, I have been slowly battling empty nest syndrome.  I never thought that reaching this point in my life where I did not have kids clinging to me, needing me to be with them every minute of every day would hit me so hard.  But, it did.

The past few weeks, I have found myself not only kidless, but hubbyless as well.  Just me and the dogs.

While many would revel in this new found freedom, it made me hibernate.  I could not go and do things, because "I had to get home to the dogs".  I had not been in the studio in almost 2 weeks, because the dogs need me at home....while I spent the day riding the past 2 Saturdays, I could not go to dinner afterwards, because I have to get home to the dogs...I could not go shopping one evening...you guess it.  But, the reality is is while they do need me...they do not need me as much as i think they do.

And while home, I have no desire to do things that I've been wanting to do.  I have to force myself to do the things that must be done.

Well....thanks to 2 great ladies here on the board (Ann and Kat), I have come to realize that it's not the dogs that need me...but I need myself.  Weird, huh?

So...last night, I went to the studio, and took 3 classes.  It was GREAT.  Something that I really needed to do.  The whole reason I signed up as a member was so I had some place to go to each night while everyone was gone and away.  Someplace safe.

Well....I was approached last night by one of the Instructors and the owner.  They both knew that I had become a certified personal trainer and was trying to figure out what to do with it.  They asked me if I would be interested in teaching classes.  The Instructor is moving in Feb and is willing to train me to be an Instructor.  They said that because of my journey I am an inspiration to others trying to be physically active and because of my personality, people would want to continue coming.  P{lus, i pick up the moves quickly and have really good form.

Fortunately, this was something that I had in fact considered....nothing full time, just something 2 nights a week, 1 Saturday a month to give me something that I must do, and put a few pennies in my pocket to do it.

So....not only am I honored that they would ask me.....I'M SO EXCITED.

So...with no pressure (if I do it, fine, if not...it's fine, too), I have to put together 1 routine this weekend to the new *****cats song "When I Grow Up" (I selected the song) and I will be teaching it on Monday if I feel like I am ready.  No stress, I have 6 months to learn to be an Instructor and decide if I like it or not.

Any advice?????

Jill - sadly no advice, but lots of APPLAUSE for you! You ROCK!  i'm so happy (and proud) of you, i just know you will be a favorite teacher of everyone there!  Lys

Thanks for the vote of confidence.........

I think you should go for it . Not only would it give you something to do , you would be inspiring so many .
So very proud of you .. and excited for your new opportunity !!

Hugs,
Nat

Thanks alot....I really appreciate that.

So...when you are in the area...you will have to come and take one of my classes (ok...give me until next Spring).....

Jill the only thing I can say is go for it this is something that you have work so hard for and now you have the chance to do it. You would make a great instructor and it would be a help to others. Thank you for all you have done for me.

Thanks so much for hte vote of confidence.  In many ways, you remind me of my Mom and that's pretty much what she will say when she finds out.  Thanks..............

I am VERY proud of you and think that this is an opportunity that will not only let you shine in your accomplishments/successes but it will be such a gift to pass along to others who need to break out of many things; a bad relationship, a depression rut, anxiety about what they are capable of accomplishing, finding their strengths and working on their weaknesses, learning and trying new things and really opening themselves up and what I've found by sharing my journey (the ups AND downs) is I am also helping myself and learning/trying new things that I never imagined.

I'm thankful for your kindness and support with what I've been facing. There aren't many people I feel comfortable sharing things with for reasons which you are aware of so THANK YOU Jill. Its all about giving and what we receive in return beats anything I've come to experience. Give and you will receive and then some. I've seen it and hope you do too.

So, do this! Make yourself happy, proud and put another feather in your cap with pride. We're already proud of you this just gives us something else to smile about for/with you!

Love you!

I am SO blessed to have you in my life.  You are a constant source of encouragement and I know that when things aren't right, I have someone to turn too.  I thank above for you.

I know that whatever adventures your decide you will be wonderful.  I know this, because that's just you.

Thanks for the vote of confidence.  I am SO excited to do this and now with all of the support...I KNOW that I can do this.

With tears in my eyes and my heart swelled......thank you!

Jill, that is awesome! I have no doubt you will be a smashing success. You are prepared and have all the skills, so it's destined to be a success. Like you said, keeping it stress-free is the key and just going out there and having fun! When people see you having fun, it will rub off on them. There's this one instructor at my gym that I try to plan my schedule around her classes because she's just so fun and her attitude is infectious. She's in her 60s and teached the hardest classes they offer, and you'd never know it by her looks and personality. She picks the most awesome music and varies the routines such that her classes are never boring, and are challenging. For example: she uses the Bosu a lot in her workouts while doing classic strength movements...which tones the core along with whatever muscle group....although it is hard as Hades I have never had any instructors that effectively do both like that. And hey, the extra $$$ these days is always nice!