Yoga Diva!

I so did not feel like getting up and going to Yoga this morning. Here’s the thing though, you get SOOOO much out of being your word vs. your feelings. It’s 11:00 and I now feel wonderful both because I started my day with integrity AND because my mind is clear and body refreshed from a great class!

As my friend Mr. Mogul said owning your own business does not mean you get to sleep late, it just means you have to be disciplined enough to get up early b/c there is no boss to report to!  It also means I have to be disciplined enough to go to bed earlier (notice I didn’t say early ) so that your body is not struggling to get up.

You have to go to bed early EVEN THOUGH you have a FANTASTIC NEW PROJECT to work on and want to stay up all night to work out the details.  Simply jot down your most excellent ideals and have faith that the universe will have it all ready for you again in the AM.

In other Diva news, last night I went to my first SAMBA class and I LOOOOOVED IT!  I have to admit I was really nervous b/c they are in the middle of a 5-week session and I have never done that style of dance before, but it was cool.   Trust, I messed up, a lot, but this ia s lesson in not taking myself too seriously and being okay with not looking good all the time.  Tonight is cha-cha and I am looking for a great belly dancing class too! I know it seems like a lot, but I have a company that teaches dance, so this is all part of R&D (see how my classes are now a tax deduction!).

Don’t be jealous, just be in action, you to can live your dream life today!  I suggest you start with getting clear on what you are passionate about and then see what happens next.!

Alrighty, I just finished my smoothie and its time to hop into the shower to get fresh and clean.  I have much to do on that EXCITING NEW PROJECT!)

Take A Bow

I am officially ending my training for the Elkhart Lake Triathlon.  Yes I know many people were looking forward to cheering me on as I crossed the finished line, but its not going to happen this June.  At a little over a month out, I realized that given what I am up to, I am not prepared nor wiling to do what it would take to fulfill upon my commitment to this event.  So all the money I did raise is going directly to LLS in support of ending blood cancers.

I am going to continue to support my teammate Cosette as she finishes strong!   You may donate to her on my behald at http://pages.teamintraining.org/il/weltri09/cyisrael.  So it is with some sadness that I must remove Triathlete from my list of activities, BUT I had a GREAT time training.  I overcame a huge fear of swiming AND rediscovered a love for biking.  I am still not a fan of running, but I had a blast nonetheless.

I urge any and everyone to take on a challenge like this because it really foces you to look at who you are and what you are willing to do.  I will be taking on competitive ballroom dancing because I LOOOOVE to dance and this is one training regimine I will stick with.  Perhaps I will participate in a Dance-a-thon so look out for another opportunity to make a difference!

My fabulous Bike!

Whew, I am feeling it today! Yesterday I took my new bike out for a spin and I got spent instead. I live in Hyde Park and rode my bike all the way downtown to the Apple store. Yes it was a little chilly, but I had on my layers and knew it would be good training for the triathlon coming up in June. I got off to slow start, but after the first mile and a half, I got into the swing of things. I hit my stride and finished the trip with ease… until I sat down.

LOL, I got to the apple store to have the genius look at my IPOD and after a hour, when it was time to head back home, my legs were like “no way sista!”

First I tried to resist it, but after two blks I knew I wasn’t going to make it. I found the nearest bank, got some change and put my tail on the Express Bus back home!

All in all, it was a great experience. According to Google Maps it was 7 miles! 7 Miles is a little under half of my total distance for the event in June!

I am SOOOO happy the weather is breaking and I can start training outside because the stationary bike and running on the treadmill was the worst!

************** WHY AM I DOING THIS TO MYSELF YOU ASK****************

After losing my Mom to MS 14 years ago, I pledged to be an advocate for health , well-being and preventative medicine; I became an aerobic instructor and personal trainer and started a women-focused fitness company (Exoticise). I have a sister diagnosed with Lupus and my father has Diabetes; I have friends living with, and survivors of, cancer. Chronic diseases like MS, Lupus, and Cancer have a huge impact on both the person diagnosed and all those around them who love them. I am doing this triathlon in honor of my Mother, Barbara Linda Kennedy, my sister Nikki, my father Grover Kennedy, my friend Susan Fey & her husband Sid, my friend Cosette, and every other person I don’t know who has a friend, family member, or loved one touched in anyway by any chronic disease, so that means YOU!

This triathlon is a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). LLS is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services. I want this organization to be able to reach out and support thousands more families and patients, and I request your support by way of a donation to help me reach and exceed my fundraising goal of $2600 by May 15th. $5.00 will make a difference but $50.00 will make a bigger one! All donations are Tax Deductible and you may donate in three ways!

* Online using any major credit/debit card visit MY TRIATHLON PAGE>>
* Mail in a check / Money order payable to: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Illinois Chapter
to: Kania Kennedy
1507 E 53rd St #848
Chicago, IL 60615
* Call me: 313.622.6742 and relay your credit card information via phone!

Thank you in advance for being someone who cares! Oh and make sure you check with your employer about matching donations, that way you can give TWICE!!