That's my boy! We went to a quaint Italian restaurant and I had some great quality time with my cuz at his bachelor pad in Lincoln Center. Forget hand sanitizer, can anyone say body sanitizer? When I got there, my cousin was waiting for me in style. I mean how would they survive without me for 48 hours? I got through the flight even with the non-stop coughing, very sick woman sitting behind me. Monday evening: I had major nerves at the thought of taking the plane to NYC and leaving my family. A quick burst of nostalgia was just what I needed. Although my book did not get scooped up by a major publisher or become the subject of a major motion picture.I still accomplished my goal.and I had a fabulous time! There is something about NYC that brings the kid outta me. I went to NYC in search of making connections and seeing how the publisher was going to be represented and represent my book, A Wasted Life, at BEA. I am back from New York City and the BEA ( Book Expo of America). Therefore, to be able to speak to them first and hear what they had to say, it was a heart-warming moment for me. Even if they don't realize their small part. A real celebration for the culmination of hard work and passion to live out a dream. Then once the book was written, the ladies were so excited to see it get published and then attend the book signings. If that isn't proof of the mental and physical benefits of fitness then I don't know what is. The symbiotic coexistence of motivation and vitality is what fueled me to keep going, even during my most trying and exhausted of days. Funny thing about fitness and giving the gift of fitness is that it is contagious! Through knowing I had to be there for my job and for the ladies, I was actually feeding off their energy and eagerness to learn and get fit. Little did these ladies know what was going on, but I gave everyone my all, using up my last bits of energy. I kept late nights because it was paramount for me to spend as much time in the evening with nanny as possible and then I would come home to write into the morning hours until collapsing into bed.only to wake up and get the kids off to school and then go teach classes at VP. Prior to nanny's illness and her passing I had started working at Valencia Pointe and other communities through THS. When I was in the thick of writing this novel, I was also going through a rough time in my personal life, dealing with the loss of my grandmother ("nanny"). Not only is it great for an author to hear the feedback regarding the body of work, but for me, this was really a chance to come full-circle. This opportunity really meant the world to me. Even though I was able to give a little presentation about how I got started writing and my main objectives with the book, it was wonderful to hear from all of them and answer their questions. There are intrinsic values and ideals that people are relating to when they read this book. The feedback I received from the ladies really made me feel that people understand the complexities of the characters and the main ideas of the book. Rhona and Lena were the moderators and some of the questions and answers were very thought provoking and interesting. Jill was a wonderful promoter over the past several weeks and Linda gave me a stellar introduction. Some of them I know already from my work there as a personal trainer and group exercise instructor, but they were nice enough to invite me to speak at their meeting after their women's book club chose A Wasted Life as their selection this month. These are a bunch of fiesty, social, intelligent women who definitely don't waste their lives. Last night I had the pleasure of being the guest speaker for the Women's Club at Valencia Pointe.
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