08/06/2026
Well… there's no going back now. 👀
I did it.
And honestly? I didn't do it because I'd finally found the courage. I did it because I wanted the tattoo.
At 44, I've arrived in my "don't give a f***" era, and it feels like the most liberating thing I've ever done. 😄
I've stopped second-guessing myself, stopped worrying about other people's opinions, and stopped wasting unnecessary energy.
Right now, I'm doing things for me.
So I got the tattoo.
It's of Momo, my first cat. She passed away in 2023, and I wanted to see her every day. Not just in photos. On me.
And now that it's done? I keep looking at it. It's so me. It's so Momo. I love it.
But here's the thing I keep coming back to...
On the day, the design wasn't quite right.
It was beautiful, but it wasn't 100% perfect, and because it was permanent, I couldn't settle for anything less. Rather than staying quiet, I spoke up.
The artist and I worked through it together until it was exactly what it needed to be. Not what looked fine. Not what was easiest. But what was right for me.
💡How often do we settle for what's convenient, what's expected, what doesn't rock the boat, instead of asking for what we actually want?
How often do we put off doing something because we're waiting for the right time, until we feel ready, or until it fits around everyone else's schedule?
Here's what I've learned:
You have to decide to do it for yourself. Not for anyone else's timeline. Not because you feel like you should.
For you.
Because you want to feel strong. Because you want to feel like yourself again.
It's part of why I love being a personal trainer. Seeing people transform isn't just about the physical changes. It's seeing what happens when they finally decide to do something for themselves.
That decision changes everything.
So if there's something you've been putting off, this is your nudge. 💪
Not because summer is around the corner. Not because someone told you to.
Because you want to. Because you're worth it.
Because why not now?
And if you see me in the gym... feel free to ask to see Momo. 😄🐾