Alright Folks....here's what we've all been waiting for...the moment of truth....
Can i get a drumroll, please??............
I leave tomorrow morning (Sept. 23, 2010) and my flight leaves from London to SEATTLE! My cruise ship is called Ms Amsterdam through Holland America!! She's beautiful...
here she is: http://www.hollandamerica.com/cruise-vacation-onboard/Amsterdam
It is a World Cruise ship...I cannot believe this is happening. All of my hard work and dedication is paying off!! I'm the first one to leave out of my group of 25 students....Wow wow wow. This is just absolutely mind blowing...i'm just estatic!
It will be me and another fitness instructor on board...and our first world cruise is 69 days long! Love you all...thank you for the amazing support and love!
Email me if you'd like...I know i'm going to be so busy but here it is: hughes.jenna7@yahoo.com
oxoxox..CHEEERS,
Jenna
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
This is Mental.
Well just nearing the end of my 12th day of training academy...this is just absolutely astounding and so mind blowing. Those are the closest words I will get to describing everything that is being poured into every bit of this experience. I am being challenged in ways I had never imagined.
There have been countless laughs, teaspoons of tears, loads of sweat and plenties of determinination. I want this more than anything in the world for my dreams to come true...and I know...I know! i will get this IF i earn it...and IF i show everybody, including myself that I want it bad enough and I will do anything and everything to make this happen. To be an International Fitness Instructor on board luxury cruise ships.
Today was a test to my mental capacity...oh yes it certainly was. I presented a seminar in front of the class and in front of our ever so amazing instructor...It went alright. I must say...I really have no idea what i spoke about, I remember drawing a couple important points on the white board and talking about exercise, nutrition and detox...I did remember my name...and i smiled just like I always do. I did it. I just now need to do more of it and practice practice and get constructive criticism...so I can apply it to my weaknesses and so then I can excel in my passion of helping people.
Being away and completely out of my comfort zone is really all right...I'm with an outstanding group of peers and we're all so supportive of one another and really want the best for each other. We 'hug it out' when needed...and we mean it all. We really all pull for each other. This experience is wilder than anything I've ever done...a typical day of classes we start at 8:45am...and we're in class usually until 1030pm...then we still have 3+ hours of homework on top of that.
So my days really never end...as a result...i've been having wild dreams... The other night I dreamt of my dad and I in a high speed car chase all around some country...we were flying around driving like a maniac...and while dad was driving i was reciting my nutrition seminar to the T. haha I remained calm and in control and very confident...I suppose whenever I have a seminar to present I should apply those feelings to my nerves. Mental toughness is what the focus shall remain.
I anticipate the day my speeches to buoy with fire and passion...until then I shall remain authentic and true to my own self...then my words will have confidence.
So here I stay proud...with dignity and perserverence...this is my life...and i WILL make this happen. My hands and eyes and soul are wide open to the journey that lies before me.
Smile often, folks...maintain and gain that mental toughness that we all need in this challenging, yet beautiful life.
xo,
-J
There have been countless laughs, teaspoons of tears, loads of sweat and plenties of determinination. I want this more than anything in the world for my dreams to come true...and I know...I know! i will get this IF i earn it...and IF i show everybody, including myself that I want it bad enough and I will do anything and everything to make this happen. To be an International Fitness Instructor on board luxury cruise ships.
Today was a test to my mental capacity...oh yes it certainly was. I presented a seminar in front of the class and in front of our ever so amazing instructor...It went alright. I must say...I really have no idea what i spoke about, I remember drawing a couple important points on the white board and talking about exercise, nutrition and detox...I did remember my name...and i smiled just like I always do. I did it. I just now need to do more of it and practice practice and get constructive criticism...so I can apply it to my weaknesses and so then I can excel in my passion of helping people.
Being away and completely out of my comfort zone is really all right...I'm with an outstanding group of peers and we're all so supportive of one another and really want the best for each other. We 'hug it out' when needed...and we mean it all. We really all pull for each other. This experience is wilder than anything I've ever done...a typical day of classes we start at 8:45am...and we're in class usually until 1030pm...then we still have 3+ hours of homework on top of that.
So my days really never end...as a result...i've been having wild dreams... The other night I dreamt of my dad and I in a high speed car chase all around some country...we were flying around driving like a maniac...and while dad was driving i was reciting my nutrition seminar to the T. haha I remained calm and in control and very confident...I suppose whenever I have a seminar to present I should apply those feelings to my nerves. Mental toughness is what the focus shall remain.
I anticipate the day my speeches to buoy with fire and passion...until then I shall remain authentic and true to my own self...then my words will have confidence.
So here I stay proud...with dignity and perserverence...this is my life...and i WILL make this happen. My hands and eyes and soul are wide open to the journey that lies before me.
Smile often, folks...maintain and gain that mental toughness that we all need in this challenging, yet beautiful life.
xo,
-J
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Removing the Rubbish ;)
"I'm doin the best I can for you, love."
Sept. 05, 2010
Flying from Minneapolis to Iceland...my goodness...i maybe got 5 minutes of sleep the whole 6 hour flight. Then from Iceland to London was MUCH better, I was able to sleep almost the entire 3 hours time...which was fantastic. Much needed, considering its 6 hours ahead here.
Waiting to get through customs was incredible...we waited probably an hour or so...I was kind of in zombie mode, anyway and just super antsy to just finally get to the YMCA. Little did I know the taxi was soooooooooooo expensive...I wanted to vomit. (learned my lesson) My cute little old man driver had no idea where he was going, hahaha. He was driving around, and stopping in the middle of the street, then pulling over and tooting his horn at people walking on the sidewalk...asking them in the lovely british accent he had "do you know where the ymca is, please?" Oh my goodess...he asked probably seven different people and finally I just said I would get out and walk because I was tired of going in circles. (all of london is a one way street, haha) He just kept saying "It's up to you, love...I'm doing the best i can, love. I don't want to take you on a wild goose chase, love."
Once I walked a few blocks to the YMCA that is completely hidden, the first lift (elevator) ride was with two boys...one said "blooody good lunch today!" haah I'm just in love with all of the different accents here. Its so much fun. I'm off to meet some people and study study. Post again soon. xox Cheers.
Sept. 8, 2010
Good morning!
It is the 3rd day of training and its going absolutely fantastic! Our days are incredibly long, typically my day goes from 630am wake up, go for 30min run with a couple other fitness folks....then shower, get beautified, then mosey down to breakfast then we all head to class together as a group to get there by 8:45 as class starts at 9. So from 9am until about 5 we have class, this week we're doing Pilates and Yoga which is fantastic!! I'm quite sore from yesterdays session, but I am completely locked in and nothing is holding me back. So basically after class we can do what we want...but we have hours of homework and studying afterwards so our days don't end until 11 or later at night.
Our group of fitness instructors is such a solid group...we all get along so well and we're really all like family. We are all in this together and have a passion for fitness and helping people and traveling, i'm sure. ;) There is people from all over the world and it's so interesting to meet people from so many different places...and all the different accents!
This experience is helping me tremendously...seperating myself from the rest of the world, and I'm in this whole-heartedly and nothing is stopping me from achieving what I truly want in this life. Everyday I'm getting better and more confident with my skills and I couldn't ask for a better opportunity. Keeping my heart open to my dreams, and my eyes wide open for any challenges that may come my way. Until next time...Cheers, and smile! ;)
xoxo -J
Sept. 8, 2010 evening...
Well another day full of Pilates over and over and learning again. It was my first time in front of the class and I had high energy and I think I did very well..I think I've rushed it too much but with practice I'll get better. I'm just quickly writing this cuz I've finally got service to post things. Facebook is banned at the hostel I'm staying at...which is quite alright with me. :) So its 8:30pm here...that makes it 2:30pm for you mid-western loves. I've got loads of homework to do tonight so I've got to make this short. But i love you all and thank you for the love and support you've given me!
xo -J
Sept. 05, 2010
Flying from Minneapolis to Iceland...my goodness...i maybe got 5 minutes of sleep the whole 6 hour flight. Then from Iceland to London was MUCH better, I was able to sleep almost the entire 3 hours time...which was fantastic. Much needed, considering its 6 hours ahead here.
Waiting to get through customs was incredible...we waited probably an hour or so...I was kind of in zombie mode, anyway and just super antsy to just finally get to the YMCA. Little did I know the taxi was soooooooooooo expensive...I wanted to vomit. (learned my lesson) My cute little old man driver had no idea where he was going, hahaha. He was driving around, and stopping in the middle of the street, then pulling over and tooting his horn at people walking on the sidewalk...asking them in the lovely british accent he had "do you know where the ymca is, please?" Oh my goodess...he asked probably seven different people and finally I just said I would get out and walk because I was tired of going in circles. (all of london is a one way street, haha) He just kept saying "It's up to you, love...I'm doing the best i can, love. I don't want to take you on a wild goose chase, love."
Once I walked a few blocks to the YMCA that is completely hidden, the first lift (elevator) ride was with two boys...one said "blooody good lunch today!" haah I'm just in love with all of the different accents here. Its so much fun. I'm off to meet some people and study study. Post again soon. xox Cheers.
Sept. 8, 2010
Good morning!
It is the 3rd day of training and its going absolutely fantastic! Our days are incredibly long, typically my day goes from 630am wake up, go for 30min run with a couple other fitness folks....then shower, get beautified, then mosey down to breakfast then we all head to class together as a group to get there by 8:45 as class starts at 9. So from 9am until about 5 we have class, this week we're doing Pilates and Yoga which is fantastic!! I'm quite sore from yesterdays session, but I am completely locked in and nothing is holding me back. So basically after class we can do what we want...but we have hours of homework and studying afterwards so our days don't end until 11 or later at night.
Our group of fitness instructors is such a solid group...we all get along so well and we're really all like family. We are all in this together and have a passion for fitness and helping people and traveling, i'm sure. ;) There is people from all over the world and it's so interesting to meet people from so many different places...and all the different accents!
This experience is helping me tremendously...seperating myself from the rest of the world, and I'm in this whole-heartedly and nothing is stopping me from achieving what I truly want in this life. Everyday I'm getting better and more confident with my skills and I couldn't ask for a better opportunity. Keeping my heart open to my dreams, and my eyes wide open for any challenges that may come my way. Until next time...Cheers, and smile! ;)
xoxo -J
Sept. 8, 2010 evening...
Well another day full of Pilates over and over and learning again. It was my first time in front of the class and I had high energy and I think I did very well..I think I've rushed it too much but with practice I'll get better. I'm just quickly writing this cuz I've finally got service to post things. Facebook is banned at the hostel I'm staying at...which is quite alright with me. :) So its 8:30pm here...that makes it 2:30pm for you mid-western loves. I've got loads of homework to do tonight so I've got to make this short. But i love you all and thank you for the love and support you've given me!
xo -J
Friday, September 3, 2010
London bound....tomorrow.
Where do I start?
I sit here at my parents house...unwinding, listening to relaxing music and reflecting on what this summer has brought me. An amazing group of friends threw a going away party for me last night and I honestly haven't laughed so hard it made me cry in such a long time.
At that moment, being absolutely surrounded by such a genuine, amazing and beautiful group of people...people that have been there for me and have supported me through all of this...such a blessing.
Having loved ones supporting and respecting the fact that I need to embark on this adventure...chasing my dreams and capturing them. Experiencing life with new bright, open eyes. I cannot hold back at all anymore...I must be brave, determined, and ready for anything. I am ready. My heart has been racing all day...it's really happening.
Tomorrow afternoon...I will proudly and confidently be stepping onto a plane, flying into Iceland for a layover, then I will be in London. Here we go!
As Missy Higgins says: "You have opened up a new door...So bring on the wind, fire and rain"
So that is what I shall do....
stay tuned..
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