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Today I have the courage to be totally honest with myself.

Who ever wants to be totally honest?  It's very, very hard!  I know there are things I could do to race better (lose 5 lbs, be more disciplined with my biking, etc.), but do I want to go through the effort?  If I were honest, I'd have to determine which is more important -- to race better or to continue living like I do.  I'll have to ponder this one.

Today I have the courage to correct erroneous beliefs and assumptions.

In my case, my body is much stronger than my mind.  But quite often my mind wins over my body.  I wrongly believe that something is too hard, or too long, or too uncomfortable, so I am tempted to quit.  A friend suggested that I come up with a mantra for those times -- something like "I am strong" or "I can overcome this".  I haven't come up with the perfect mantra yet, but I have used that thought process.

We had a great time visiting my daughter in New York last weekend.  Got in Friday around noon, got checked into our hotel which was great, met our daughter, went out to eat and then to her show, which was great. Saturday morning, my husband and I got up, went to Ground Zero and St. Paul's Church (which was our favorite part of the trip, other than seeing our daughter); the Statute of Liberty and Ellis Island; the Empire State Building (so we could see the skyline at night) and the New York Skyride; and then to dinner.  Sunday we went to Top of the Rock (so we could see the skyline at daylight); toured the NBC Studios; and saw our daughter's matinee; and then took her out to eat.  Monday we went to the Sports Museum of America, so we could bring back something for you 10 year old; met our daughter and boyfriend for brunch; and then walked around Central Park (which was the closest I got to running there!).  Then to the airport that evening for our flight out. Tuesday night was my son's first baseball game (which they won 16-8).  Wednesday night was spent making a costume that my son told me he needed for the next day!!  UGH!!  Thursday was my first evening to chill and Friday we had to go for Mexican food since it had been two weeks since we'd had a margarita!  Now it's back to business!!

If anyone is interested, her is the link to an interview my daughter did a couple of weeks ago (note her comment on chips and salsa):

http://www.unitedstages.com/displayProject.php?ID=1311&show=E

As well as one of the reviews written about her show:

http://offoffonline.com/reviews.php?id=1545

amy mutz - 2009-02-24 7:30 PM Lisa - you have to be so proud!!! I looked at the wright-ups...that is so cool. You have a very talented and beautiful daughter. Welcome back, we missed you Amy

Thanks, we had a great time visiting with her. I'm just glad that the airfare isn't too much so I can get up to visit her every few months. Helen's step-daughter is also an actress but living and working in London, which would be really tough. Luckily with e-mail, facebook, and free unlimited long distance, it's easy to stay in touch.

Hey everyone,

I'm around... just barely lurking.  Work has been hell on earth and then to add all the stress from daily life... I am just about at my wits end.  I'm glad to see some chatter going on.  It is nice.  I'm going to try to relax... first time I have had any chance this week.  Catch everyone later!

Good luck Amy.  We will all keep you in our thoughts!  Take care and have fun on your trip.

As for me, I have come down with a cold... so I am off training for at least today and tomorrow.  I hate spring cold season!!

I totally get it Amy, take a break for yourself.  I let myself get one step away from a mental/physical over the last couple of weeks.  Enjoy the time with your daughter and we will catch up later... Be well my friend, Emerson

Hello everyone, thanks for all the inspires and stop bys.  But being a mentor I have been off in space somewhere... obviously the events at Citi and in the markets have been pretty stressful and have taken virtually all my energy.  I use everything I have to breathe confidence in the families I serve and at the end of the day I am pretty drained.  I am not at liberty to discuss the details from the Citi side but it is a bit challenging these days.  If you would have told me two years ago, when the stock as 57 and we were a global powerhouse, that we would be 1/3 owned by the U. S. Government and trading at about the value of a cheese coney, I would have told you who were nuts... well, here we are...

I am moving myself back into grove.  I will be back soon.

Again, thanks for all the kind stop bys....

Emerson