The emails I recieved from my last post were interesting. The bottom line is the Presidency is an INSTITUTION not a person. And I will leave it at that.

IN OTHER NEWS...I had a really good week the past week. Sometimes people just surprise you and just put a smile on your face. Its nice! Work is busy busy busy. School starts back July 11 for me. I took the month of May off due to my busy schedule and its only getting busier. I literally fly more than I drive lately. Now that I won the nationals and don't have that pressure on me I have been able to sit back and relax a little and pursue other goals in my life. The fact i didn't have to compete this year allowed me to start my masters program , focus on work and the travel it requires and many other things. Its been great, eye opening as I realize how much I missed out on for so long...LOL ...don't get me wrong, I love training and training hard but that pressure is now gone and that feels sooooo good.

I was saddened today as I was on the plane and talking with a very successful business man and the subject of bodybuilding came up. He said, let me ask you a question, " Why are bodybuilders such jerks?" I asked him to expand, and he said he was in the gym once and a he politely asked to use a piece of equipment, and the guy said "Sure, little man". First of all this guy was not a little guy. And the arrogance that many bodybuilders portray really ruins this sport. I am amazed at how many people outside the sport really are disgusted with bodybuilders because of the attitude we display in public arenas. Now this doesn't apply to all as i know many many gracious bodybuilders, but so many give it such a bad name. So keep that in mind as you are out and about as a bodybuilder and how your attitude reflects not only on you but the sport.

:)
Elena