debbie bell’s BodyBlog

"WHAT I DREAM OF IS AN ART OF BALANCE, OF  PURITY AND SERENITY…A SOOTHING, CALMING INFLUENCE ON THE MIND".
Henri Matisse
French Artist  1869-1954

Something beautiful to sleep by - I shall scan his picture tomorrow - it truly is calming!
sweet smiley dreams!  d

SO … I HAVE JUST SPOKEN TO A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF MINE… AND REALIZED SOMETHING QUITE OBVIOUS.

I am more hard on myself than I thought.  I have looked once again at the pictures from the Masters.  And without going into such
detail I just want to say I have realized that I surely do not do myself enough justice.   I depict the littlest things on myself that need to be improved.  With that being said I am sure we all do the same.  So with looking at the comparisons of me and others I have realized that all my hard work has paid off and I deserved second place with honors!  This is not to be said that I still do not know what I need to do to improve myself… for I sure do plan on kicking butt at my next show in Cleveland!  For now do I not only have that much more confidence - I have the knowledge of knowing that my clouded mind is just that - clouded!  And I hope that my realization can help others understand that taking a step back might just make you realize things our mind does sometimes not let us!
It sure has let me.  I hope this makes sense to you all and may you all find happiness and the determination and success you all deserve, for I sure know I do!  G-D bless and Sweet dreams!  deb

LOVING THE PIX TAKEN BY JOHN!  .. HE IS QUITE A PROFESSIONAL!  THE GLOW OF THESE SHOTS AMAZE ME.  I WISH I WOULD HAVE BEEN A BETTER SUBJECT.  WELL THERE IS NEXT TIME.  AND ALL IN ALL HE ABSOLUTELY CAPTURED SOME AMAZING SHOTS OF ME!  AND JOHN AND BILL GAVE ME SUCH WONDERFUL DIRECTION FOR POSING - WHICH I HAVE BEEN PRACTICING ON.  SO NEXT TIME I KNOW IT WILL BE BETTER THAN AWESOME… WHICH WILL BE AT GARY UDIT’S SHOW IN CLEVELAND.
I LOVE THESE GUYS AND SO HONORED TO HAVE DONE A SHOOT WITH JOHN.  I DO INTEND TO WOW MYSELF AS EVERYONE ELSE AT NORTH AMERICAN.
G-D BLESS AND MANY SMILES
DEB

"WITHOUT HEALTH, LIFE IS NOT LIFE: IT IS ONLY A STATE OF LANGOUR AND SUFFERING—AN IMAGE OF DEATH."
FANCOIS RABELAIS.

"WE EXAGGERATE MISFORTUNE AND HAPPINESS ALIKE.  WE ARE NEVER EITHER SO WRETCHED OR SO HAPPY AS WE SAY WE ARE"
Honore De Balzac.

"FALSEHOOD OFTEN LURKS UPON THE TOUNGE OF HIM, WHO, BY SELF-PRAISE, SEEKS TO ENHANCE HIS VALUE IN THE EYES OF OHTERS."
James Gordon Bennett.

Just got back from Masters… and as much as I wanted so badly to get my Pro card I am extremely content with my placing at second.  Just means I get to compete, learn more, experience the excitement of being in this sport!  Which I love so much.  The whole process of it!  
Of course I would be lying if I said I wasn’t disappointed in not winning - who wouldn’t be.  However it just makes me that much more determined to be the best!  Push myself even harder.  
I am so elated to have my trophy -  goodness - I have wanted one of those little guys since I have joined the NPC. 
he he … its the little things in life that make me happy. (ok don’t laugh - I was so excited I  slept with it Saturday night)
I love this organization so much… and I am so grateful to have  the opportunity to learn from every show I do - the people who run them.. and all involved.    It not only helps me become better as a competitor, it gives me inspiration.   Being around these people brings so much joy to my life.  Its like I step into a fantasy bubble at these shows,,, where the world becomes surreal and its as if all the horrible things in life do not exist.  Everyone is so amazing - of course there are exceptions - however I do not mingle with those.  In the end when I come home, I have this incredible gift of being able to know that I was part of something really great!  And that for sure keeps a smile on my face!
Ok need to go get my "beauty rest" … My TV is broken..:( … I always keep it on to help me sleep.  Now there is this ticking noise coming from it.  I suppose I should unplug it before it blows up.. he he …. well not too funny….better go do that now.  
Sweet dreams everyone -  as I send you my starlight smiles to give you all great dreams!  d:)

"NO ONE IS IN CONTROL OF YOUR HAPPINESS BUT YOU; THEREFORE, YOU HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE ANYTHING ABOUT YOURSELF OR YOUR LIFE THAT YOU WANT TO CHANGE."
Barbara De Angelis.

I have had the best day!  My workout was tremendous!  Feeling really positive about competing at the Masters!
I roller bladed all the way down town and from East to West town - then back up town.  The I took my precious doggie to the East side river (she played) and I jumped rope till the sun set.  For about an hour.  Ah what a beautiful evening.  
(those  that do not know the city I would say from up town to down - from where I live is about 6 miles )

I also just want all of you to know that I do read all of your mail.  And am honored to recieve all of your messages.  Being that I am completly focused on this show it is difficult for me to get back to you all!  Please know I try my best and when I win ( hopefully :):) ) I for sure will get back to you guys!  I am sorry for not getting back to you … I wish I could.  I just do not have the time right now and really need to stay focused.  Please understand and do continue your mail .. it truly brightens my days!  
Thank you so very much - G-D bless you all and  I send my Ricochet Rabbit smiles to everyone today!  
*will be writing a quote later this eve.. or morn*  debbie

Hi guys.  I hope you are all smiling as I.  
I wanted to share something with you all.
At the Jr. Nationals I had a major issue with my tanning.  My skin turned green after airbrushing.  
My PH levels were abnormal. That was the conclusion.  
I have done much investigating and research regarding PH levels since then.
I eventually came across this site.  Found it fascinating and quite useful.
I highly believe that I do have an issue with my Ph levels due to the symptoms they describe.  It makes much sense.  
Well I have purchased one of their packages and hopefully will get it before Pittsburgh.
Anyway I wanted to share it with you incase any of you might have had similar problems..  also it is a great site for a healthier life.  

Have a beautiful day with many smiles
D
http://www.greatestherbsonearth.com/articles/ph_howtotest.htm

"YOUR LIVING IS DETERMINED NOT SO MUCH BY WHAT LIFE BRINGS TO YOU AS BY THE ATTITUDE YOU BRING TO LIFE; NOT SO MUCH BY WHAT HAPPENS TO YOU AS BY THE WAY YOUR MIND LOOKS AT WHAT HAPPENS.  CIRCUMSTANCES AND SITUATIONS DO COLOR LIFE BUT YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE MIND TO CHOOSE WHAT THE COLOR SHALL BE."
John Homer Miller.