Alpha

The beginning of what?

I never imagined six months ago that I would be where I am right now. Working at a gym, a personal trainer. It's kind of ironic, really. So many years I spent mistreating my body, spirit, and breaking down my mental state in turn. Not so much was I self-conscious as lacking confidence in myself I suppose. It led to a lot of stress and anxiety, wasted moments in anger and pity and depression. Now here I am in a place where I want to help others, and to share with them what I have learned so they don't experience what I did.

I really have to thank my sister for that. Whilst I was in my darkness, she always insisted on me to take care of myself first. She has been a rock for me and one of the strongest women I know.

And of course there are others:
My mom, whose life story is Spielberg movie-worthy, a heroine that rivals and even surpasses Scarlett O'Hara.
My best friends Jodi and Mel, who have always been superstars to me but then became superheroes balancing life and family with grace and poise.
Aili, who can climb any mountain- quite literally- and maintain, exude, a sense of peace and happiness.
Irina, who conquered the publishing world with never a doubt in her mind of her skills and talent.
Erin, whose sheer joy and vitality are an inspiration for any page or canvas.
Helen, Vika, Cindy, without whom I would have no idea who Louis Vitton or Dolce and Gabbana were and who taught me that being a girl is not only okay, but very cool.
Dena, Amanda, Evie, ladies who live life as they want, not letting the 'man' get them down ;) ;)
And the list goes on...

All women should be as such. May I be a source of strength and help to them too.

And so it begins here...