If there is one thing that I have gained throughout my blogging journey, it has been the privilege to meet, interact and grow with fellow bloggers who inspire me on a daily basis. I am so happy and grateful to have had the opportunity to write this piece for this beautiful soul, Katie of She Rocks Fitness. When Katie approached me about sharing a guest post on her blog, I was honored and humbled to share my words on another blog whose author I so completely look up to! Below is an excerpt of my article, followed by a link to the remainder.
As I walked across the stage, feet sweating, milliseconds away from slipping out of my Jessica Simpson, patent leather pumps, green ‘2014’ tassle swinging from my black, decorated graduation cap… the last eight years flashed before my eyes. The late nights at Starbucks, eyes dry and head throbbing from the LED computer screen staring back at me for hours on end. The countless, and I mean countless, notecards created and rehearsed over and over, until the exam was slapped onto the table in front of me. It felt so good to get that diploma, after eight years of busting my butt to get it.
I say eight years because, in high school, my main objective was to get into the University of Florida. So, every move and choice I made was decided with that intent in mind. Every club I joined, AP class I squeezed into my schedule, varsity sport I played. It was drilled into my brain that you had to have ‘this’ GPA, ‘this’ ACT score, ‘this’ SAT score, ‘this’ good of an essay, they only accept ‘this’ many applicants. An 18-year old with a lack of confidence, my year was made the instant I read my acceptance letter. That’s not to say it was easy…oh no, it was quite the opposite.
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Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says
<3 <3 <3 I loved this. You're definitely an inspiration 😀
The Blissful Balance says
So are you!!! <333
Liz @ The Clean Eating Couple says
AMAZING post!! Loved it
The Blissful Balance says
Thanks so much Liz!!
Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie says
LOVED this post girl! Keep on inspiring
The Blissful Balance says
Thanks Brie <3!!
She Rocks Fitness says
Thank you AGAIN Christina for sharing your inspiring words with my readers! XOXO
The Blissful Balance says
So great working with you Katie <3
Beverley Cheng says
just read the full article!! you are amazing and so inspiring in your dedication. If more people were like you, we would get a WHOLEEEE lot done
The Blissful Balance says
Thanks so much Beverley <3 you are an inspiration as well!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Christina, I was unable to comment on Katie’s blog but it was so refreshing, honest and relatable.
AMEN.
Hard work > luck.
The Blissful Balance says
Thank you, Arman!! I think hard work makes us appreciate things more, as well. Thanks for your kind words.