The Ogre and the The Girevik
First things first.
What the heck is a girevik you ask? It’s a kettlebell lifter.
Now the real reason I write this post.
THANK YOU.
Truly. We all have busy lives and there are millions of blogs so I don’t take it for granted that you spend a few minutes to read my ramblings Thank you. Also yesterday’s comments and emails mean so to me. Thank you. I don’t know if I have ever been so nervous at least since I conquered my phobia of needles that I had up until college. Once I jumped off the doctors table when I had to get a shot and ran down the hall. My dad had to catch me and help hold me down. I was 17 not 7. When I was about the same age I stayed up ALL NIGHT the night painting a picture of dalmatians before having to get my wisdom teeth out because I was so afraid of the needle they were going to use to put me out. All that to say I’ve been having trouble sleeping the last few nights because I’m so nervous about this weekend. Your comments and emails have encouraged me. I’m praying that God will give me miraculously give me some of your strength because when it comes down to it I think that is what we are here for to hold each other up. The world is such a better place when we do that anyway. For those of you who enjoy the Bible, there is this wonderful story where Moses has to hold up his arms. He grows tired and his friends, Aaron and Hur, come along side him and hold his arms up for him. Okay so that may be a little dramatic for my situation after all this is just a kettlebell certification and I’m just a woman who checks “homemaker” for occupation when I fill out a form. (They never have “blogger” on those things! 😉 ) The last few days I’ve have tremendous self doubt and your belief in me has given me strength. Okay enough with the hugs and kisses just know I’m sincere. (Oh and I absolutely plan on emailing those of you who emailed back but I’ve been busy packing and getting ready for our homeschool year. We are starting this coming Monday the day after I get back. If we want to talk about challenges….hehe!)
I know a few of you are into kettlebells yourselves. If you are interested in doing the RKC, I came across this great post called What does it take to be an RKC?. I pretty much, more of less, did all of the 12 things he mentioned but as you know (oh how you know…I’ve talked about it enough) that the snatch test feels like a crapshoot. Whatever happens I did my best and that’s all I can do. My friend Deb texted me this morning and reminded me all that matters is “to try” and to respect my “body n soul”. She’s right. Thanks Deb! Another friend demanded that I relax and ordered me not to stress out! He he! She also reminded me I’m not going to quit so enjoy it! Will do, friends, will do.
Why is it so much easier to believe in others than it is in ourselves?
Not only is my weight bi-polar but so is my confidence. One moment I feel like I could throw a kettlebell across the Atlantic then a few hours later I’m certain I’m going to drop it on my head. Or one day I’ll feel beautiful and then the next day I’ll feel like an ogre.
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Or worse one day my life will feel like it has purpose and the next day I feel useless. The thing is I never doubt other people’s strength, think they look like ogres, or consider them useless. Okay, maybe the guy who cut me off on the freeway is a weak useless ogre but just him. Can anyone else relate?
I’m going to try and post over the weekend but if not I will definitely be updating my Twitter if you are curious how it’s going.
Have a great weekend!!!!
(BIG) Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn
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Such a great post. And thanks for quoting my text! I had no idea that it was profound in any way!
I am like you in that I can feel on top of the world one minute and then under a bus the next. Perhaps it’s a trait reserved for bloggers (who aren’t even document-able at the doctors’ offices! HMFFfffphhhh!)
I love that dramatic photo of you in the bathroom (that I love).
I will (for a change) check my Twitter this weekend to keep tabs on you- and you can always text me if you feel so moved. GOOOOOD luck! Fingers, toes and paws crossed that you’ll pull out that strength from with in you and from all of us. <3
Aiiieee! I am so excited for you!! You will be amazing. You will find strength you didn’t even know you had. My fave part of that Moses story is how the battle waxed and waned with the level of Moses’ arms. Not that that has anything to do with your RKC but I just find it really amusing. Anyone who doesn’t think God has a sense of humor hasn’t read the Old Testament. (The part where God makes quail come out of the children of Israel’s nose is comic GOLD!) Anyhow, I am with you in spirit and I can’t wait to hear all about it!!
Charlotte, you wise one you! You were so right. I’m emailing you whenever I doubt myself from now on. God totally has a sense of humor. Somehow I missed the quail story. What!?!?
You will do great!! I love how you keep saying that no matter what, you tried. And your friend is right; you’re going to do it, so enjoy the process!
I think everyone struggles with a bit of life bipolarism. I know I do. In a single day I can go from being the world’s smartest scientist to what am I in grad school for to what am I doing with my life? A single day.
You are always so encouraging Katie! Thank you.
Life bipolarism. Oh yes indeedy, I have experienced that. Hope it all went well for you, and am anxious to hear the results. Love the illustration of Moses needing help holding his arms up.
Thanks Debby!
Congrats on your victory! It’s nice when hard work pays off!!
Thanks!
You kick much kettleball bootay! You know this!! Also you so beautiful. Don’t let that creepy yet funny ogre tell you otherwise!
Yeah, stupid ogre!