9 Months to Grow a Baby…
:And 9 Months to a Full Recovery by “Dawn Melanie. This is not some Nostradamus type prophecy. It is simply a realization that I had after talking to a complete stranger:with words of a friend.
When responding to the now infamous question, “What happened to your knee? I briefed him on my ACL injury, how it destroyed the linear progress I was enjoying in the Fitness arena, and how I wanted to compete again. But, I qualified my competition return date. I squeamishly resounded, “I want to compete in 2007, on August 31st-Sept.1st.
Although he just met me, he detected the passion, the sense of urgency that I posses to get back on stage. He compellingly questioned my seemingly apparent doubt. Perhaps it was my pitiful shoulder shrug that accompanied my halfhearted unconvincing statement? I’m not sure. But I am positive that what he said next was downright commonsensical, “It takes 9 months to have a baby! Your competition is almost 10 months post-op.
Well, I respect bearing and delivery of human life, but I have no plans, near or future, to join the ranks of motherhood. However, I can appreciate “John’s statements that brought me to rescind any residual doubt that I would be on the Figure stage in Ohio for the North American show.
Today, February 9, 2007, I have no doubts and few questions:mainly,
“What shall be the color, fabric and style of my 2-piece for the 2007 GNC IFBB North American Figure show? J
February 9, 2007 at 7:29 am
That’s right! Now we are talking, what color indeed. Go get some swatches from the designers.
February 9, 2007 at 4:28 pm
Thanks Nancy. I think you are feeling me on this one. I had a "keep you chin up" attitude earlier, now I got it’s 100% I’m gonna’ do the darn thing! I’ll start requesting swarches on Moday. Cheers!!!
btw - Best Wishes at the Arnold!
February 9, 2007 at 6:01 pm
so are you supposed to get a baby for the stage? or am I missing the metaphor
February 9, 2007 at 8:25 pm
Gold! because you are as good as Gold, plus it will really help you stand out!
February 9, 2007 at 9:05 pm
Mono - you TOTALLY missed it. I was simply saying that if something as great as a baby - human life- can be produced in 9 months, then certainly it is 100% feasible that I will be on stage 10 months after my ACL surgery. Baby on the Stage? No Way..!!!
Israel67 - Thanks for your vote. I’m going to get swatches and make a decision soon.
February 10, 2007 at 4:09 am
Wow… I didn’t even know you were with child! Congrats! hehehe.. (just playin)
Stay Hungry!
February 10, 2007 at 12:14 pm
Well we can’t wait to see the "baby" you bring to the stage!
February 10, 2007 at 7:32 pm
Hey, I KNOW you can do it! Seems the only doubt was in your mind, glad to see it is gone now! Hopefully I’ll be at that show too and we can compare scars
February 11, 2007 at 7:15 pm
YOU CAN DO ALL THINGS, YOU PUT YOUR MIND AND BODY TO. I THINK YOU WOULD LOOK VERY GOOD IN ROYAL BLUE.
February 16, 2007 at 6:18 am
Hey D =) glad to see your moving forward..your amazing ..all the best …I think colors of a butterfly …kinda a new begining ..ya know a transformation..from recovery …lol…u will look great in any color you sport…..ttus ..stay strong train hard ..be well ..ttus ..=) GIna
February 18, 2007 at 2:51 pm
colors uh… how about a darker green, lighter yellow, and a 30 or 40% grey with some bright red trim…
I call the combo Kung Fu Grip!
February 18, 2007 at 10:13 pm
Hey Dawn…sometimes it takes being in the valley for a moment to show us just how strong we really are. You are going to get through your recovery with flying colors and back gracing the stage. Good luck on a speedy, productive recovery. As for competitive suits, I’d say gold or even white because they both go well with your skin tone. And thanks for the support you’ve given me in my blog. Nubie
February 19, 2007 at 6:10 am
You can do it! Set your mind and heart to do it and you will.(It seems like you have done that in the past) You look great already!
February 19, 2007 at 9:24 am
keep going all in good time..
February 20, 2007 at 12:34 am
How is the knee? Good I hope!! I start my rehab tomorrow!!
February 21, 2007 at 10:50 am
WOW!!!
February 25, 2007 at 4:58 pm
I agree with the person that suggested gold, to match the trophy or medal or whatever. The one you will get, I am certain, and the one you already have by merit.
March 1, 2007 at 12:38 pm
I agree with 1bladefan. Royal blue!