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tomorrow is never promised. 
so tore it up at neverland…
oops i mean tomorrowland 

#eurosummer #tomorrowland #nyc
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I got 3rd place in my class (True Novice) at my first bodybuilding show!!! 🐴🐴🐴

This is an incredibly rewarding and fascinating sport. 

I’m overwhelmingly thankful for some of my friends who have been such critical parts of my journey to get here. 

Firstly, to @shreddynep who supported me so much in understanding so much of the technical side to posing, body composition, mindset and preparation. I have no clue where I’d be without his graciousness and passion. 

To @sravyabas who I has inspired and encouraged me so much to be tenacious, curious and to be enjoying myself all the while. 

To my friends @tobi.wan.kinobi and @chandlerooms who used their Saturday to support me at my competition and whose words of encouragement made me feel so loved and supported. 

To @jenx_liu who was kind enough to lend her ballet knowledge to me so that I’d have more technical grace with my posing and be less stiff. 

To @leonsbench_emporium who helped build the technical foundation for my training upon which I have gotten to this point of muscle development.

And to my mom and brothers who have been very loving and supportive of my aspirations.

For me, I got 3rd and I was happy with that because bodybuilding is fair, it's one of the few pursuits where effort, discipline, patience, knowledge and self-awareness are reflected directly in the outcome. Every decision for every workout, every meal, every hour of sleep is compounded into the end result. The body truly does keep the score.

In this process, I have developed a more tender relationship with myself- because I’ve had to coach myself. I have more rapport with myself now which has resulted in more self-esteem, self-respect and self-love.

It is an enormous privilege to be able to do this sport. I am so grateful. 

Till the next show in the fall 😈
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