Taking the time to say thank you :)

Not only do I like the words on this photo, I love that there's a beach in the back ground...SO SICK OF SNOW!! LOL 

Anyways, I wanted to take a minute and step back. I know any fitness goal or motivation is purely on your own shoulders, but there are also people who help you along the way. And quite frankly, they need to be thanked!

I often see people start out on a journey and once they become big in their opinion they lose site of where they come from and who actually rooted them on from the get go. I'm not big or famous and don't know that I ever would want to be or ever will be, but I still feel like I need to thank people for putting up with my shit all these years and those that still are haha!  

I won't brag because bragging is ridiculous, but I will be proud. As I've mentioned before I used to be lazy and negative. I hated the world and pushed a lot of people out at one point because they just didn't "understand" me. Well, actually they did and that's why they attempted to help me :) I didn't see it then, but I see it now. There are a handful of people who have seen me at my worse and now see me at what I would call my best, for the time being. I won't mention names since I don't have permission from them to use it (yes I will respect that since not everyone is as bold as I am to blog to people they've never met), so I will keep it short by saying that I have 5 very prime people who haven't left my side through any of it. The combo of them have my coach, my mentor, my support, my advice guru, but most of all they are all my friends.

I am truly blessed and if you aren't into religion of any kind than I consider myself lucky. It is very rare to find people who will support and love you regardless. Too many selfish- it's-all-about-me types in the world and I would love to see that change.

The point I'm trying to make, is thank those around you when you can. Whether it be literally saying thank you or letting them know in some way that you appreciate them. They don't have to stick by your side. They choose to, so please don't take advantage of them. Be humble and be grateful for what you have been given and what you have earned. 

~Ditty