I believe that life is just a series of moments. Important moments are the ones that change your life in a second and shape your life into the one that was designed for you. Yes, you make choices, and I believe that what you do with the life changing moments is what makes your life great. (If you let it)
There are many moments that I distinctly remember, that changed my life. Some were amazing and some were absolutely horrifying, but I wouldn't change a thing, because it brought me to where I am today.
The moment I realized I could be creative changed my life. I remember sitting on the couch with my mom and sister. I was 5 or 6. She was teaching me how to embroider shapes on a piece of fabric. I remember being so excited about picking out the colors and creating something with my own tiny hands.
The moment I stepped onto the stage for my first dance recital. I was terrified and exhilarated. I knew that I was meant to be there. Dance has and always will be a part of me.
The moment I watched my sister walk off the bus behind me after it was smashed by a fully loaded cement truck. I realized at that moment what my sister meant to me. The worry and fear that I felt for her was overwhelming. I knew then that we were each others protectors.
The moment I was crying in a hotel room, terrified to take a leap of faith. The next day I was scheduled to write the test that would certify me as a Subway Restaurant owner. The decision to let go and jump into the unknown, despite my feelings and insecurities, changed my life.
The moment I meant my husband to be. He literally asked me to marry him on the sport. Oh course I laughed and walked away, but as fate would have it, we married a few years later.
The moment I realized my life would never be the same. I was laying in bed with my husband in the beginning stages of labour with my first child. We were so tired and I we wanted to do was sleep. I wished that I could stop time and lay with him for a few more hours... just the two of us.
The second that I realized my husband was stuck under a 60 000lbs boat. I didn't know if he was dead or alive. That was the scariest moment of my life, and still two years later, I panic when he doesn't answer his cell phone or come home on time. And even though it was the toughest thing we have ever gone through, it make us stronger, and I am thankful for every moment more I get to spend with him.
The first time my son laughed. It was the hearty belly laugh that lights up a room. I knew I had made the right decision, despite my feelings of defeat, exhaustion and confusion.
The moment I walked away from a relationship that was damaging to me and my family. I decided I would be in control of my life and my feelings. I still don't regret it, and remember the weight being lifted off as I walked out the door.
The moment I realized that it was ok to fail. There would be better opportunities and more chances to succeed.
The moment I peeked out of the curtains to see almost 200 people looking back at me. It was just seconds before I walked on stage to dance in the first Boudoir Rouge. I knew that we had accomplished something great and was so proud of my team and my ability to make my vision a reality.
The moment I finished a workout with a friend that would change my life. It was from that moment on that we decided that getting healthy was a choice we were going to make from now on.
The moment "Booty Girls"came out of Arthur's mouth. From then on, my workout friends and I were more than just that. We were a team, a group of amazing women and we will accomplish great things.
The moment I was left alone on my pink kitchen after my friends and family help me celebrate its official opening. I knew it was built for greatness.
These moments, some I want to forget, made me the person I am today. I would not change them because I believe that there is always something to learn. I am thankful for the difficult times because they make the great times that much better. I can't wait to see what moments the future has for me.
