Ladies and gentlemen, I want to be just like Katie C.
guys, i don't even know her last name. who is she then? you're probably asking. mkay, so, katie is this joyous, bubbly, badass, kick-butt, no-holds-barred, energizer bunny of a woman. i say woman, but she's probably pretty close to my age. she is an instructor at UGA's Ramsey workout center, and i first learned about her intense craziness last semester when i went once, maybe twice, to her Body Attack class. the name body attack is an understatement--it not only attacks your body, by the time you're 15 minutes in your mind will be screaming at you, and you'll probably have a spiritual/out-of-body experience as you struggle through this hour of cardio.
i went to her class once last semester, and i went up to her after class and i told her about my "running a half marathon" deal. i didn't think she remembered me, but she'd really made an impact on me with her positive energy. so when i went back to the class this fall and found her there, i was really happy--and she remembered me! i made it my goal to talk to her after every class. guys, of all the instructors at Ramsey, i just feel so empowered by her, even if she's not talking directly to me.
i have this thing in my head that when we're in class and she makes comments about having options, or pushing yourself to your utmost limit, or just when she "WHOO'S!" really loudly, it's to me. probably isn't, at least not always (haha), but she's that kinda gal--the kind that makes you feel like you're the only one in the room. not only is she the most energetic, in shape person i've ever met, she's also this... tranquil, centered, peace-filled embodiment of a 5 foot female yogi when we're in our yoga class she also teaches. (do you SEE why i want to be like her?!)
if Katie Wood or Samantha Olson are reading this, they're probably laughing, because i've already told them it is my goal to be best friends with Katie C. haha. they were all impressed when Katie knew my name and gave me shoutouts. haha, she's like my own personal celebrity. well tonight, after class, she asked me my last name (for facebook purposes). it was literally more exciting than a hot guy asking for my number. i told her i was off facebook now, and why, and i casually mentioned "oh, but i have this blog..." which was super hard to be casual about, since i've been wanting to nudge her towards my blog for a while now haha. anyway, so wednesday after class imma drop by and give her the URL (we didn't have paper tonight haha).
tonight she said, "it's so great how you always have a smile on during the whole class!" yes, yes, i know, i'm a ray of sunshine, i'm learning to accept the fact that i smile all the time, so this comment made me laugh. but i distinctly remember rocking a fairly intense stank face most of her class tonight, so i dunno what she's talking about. haha.
so anyway, Katie, if you read this--the secret's out. haha. i think you're a baller and a half, and you've been that little energizer bunny on my shoulder when i'm struggling on the treadmill, or track, or whatever. thanks, and seriously--keep it up, cuz there's no way i'm the only one you're impacting this tremendously. :)
i went to her class once last semester, and i went up to her after class and i told her about my "running a half marathon" deal. i didn't think she remembered me, but she'd really made an impact on me with her positive energy. so when i went back to the class this fall and found her there, i was really happy--and she remembered me! i made it my goal to talk to her after every class. guys, of all the instructors at Ramsey, i just feel so empowered by her, even if she's not talking directly to me.
i have this thing in my head that when we're in class and she makes comments about having options, or pushing yourself to your utmost limit, or just when she "WHOO'S!" really loudly, it's to me. probably isn't, at least not always (haha), but she's that kinda gal--the kind that makes you feel like you're the only one in the room. not only is she the most energetic, in shape person i've ever met, she's also this... tranquil, centered, peace-filled embodiment of a 5 foot female yogi when we're in our yoga class she also teaches. (do you SEE why i want to be like her?!)
if Katie Wood or Samantha Olson are reading this, they're probably laughing, because i've already told them it is my goal to be best friends with Katie C. haha. they were all impressed when Katie knew my name and gave me shoutouts. haha, she's like my own personal celebrity. well tonight, after class, she asked me my last name (for facebook purposes). it was literally more exciting than a hot guy asking for my number. i told her i was off facebook now, and why, and i casually mentioned "oh, but i have this blog..." which was super hard to be casual about, since i've been wanting to nudge her towards my blog for a while now haha. anyway, so wednesday after class imma drop by and give her the URL (we didn't have paper tonight haha).
tonight she said, "it's so great how you always have a smile on during the whole class!" yes, yes, i know, i'm a ray of sunshine, i'm learning to accept the fact that i smile all the time, so this comment made me laugh. but i distinctly remember rocking a fairly intense stank face most of her class tonight, so i dunno what she's talking about. haha.
so anyway, Katie, if you read this--the secret's out. haha. i think you're a baller and a half, and you've been that little energizer bunny on my shoulder when i'm struggling on the treadmill, or track, or whatever. thanks, and seriously--keep it up, cuz there's no way i'm the only one you're impacting this tremendously. :)
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Ellie, I can't even begin to describe to you in words, how awesome it is you are sharing your journey through life to find happiness and fitness. You are an amazing girl and it takes alot to share with the outside world . I feel honored that I was mentioned in your blog, totally flabbergasted and shocked. I'm so very happy that I am able to help you. Your the type of person that's inspires me every day, one that is happy driven and out to make a difference in the world and their own lives, you my dear are a very special being and I am honored to have met you. You are a total ROCKSTAR!
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