Tuesday, December 28, 2004

Dec. 29- 2004

Merry Post - Christmas..........

This has been a whirlwind here in Detroit. It was all about the Family! I want to apologize for not being able to hang out with my friends here in Detroit. I can't believe that one of my BEST FRIENDS ( all through high school and College ) Amy Price.........was in town. I have been trying to contact her for years now. I still am looking for her...........so, if she reads this, please email me.

I just want to say, SORRY to all my friends that I was not able to wish "MERRY CHRISTMAS."
That was a very LONG day-----it started first thing with Breakfast at my sisters house and then presents under the tree. I had a quick hour before we left for my Aunts house which lasted all night. They were all so excited about my WIN at the WORLDS and North American. They were so excited to see me. I just love my family. We were there all night.....but, it was so great to see my cousins. My cousin's boyfriend, Patrick, just proposed to my cousin Rachel on Christmas. It was so special.

I am heading back to NY tomorrow--- Wed. I should be back by 2 p.m. if there isn't a weather snag. Knowing my past experience with AIR TRAVEL..............things are going to be interesting.

I am off to sleep.............




Dec. 29- 2004

Merry Post - Christmas..........

This has been a whirlwind here in Detroit. It was all about the Family! I want to apologize for not being able to hang out with my friends here in Detroit. I can't believe that one of my BEST FRIENDS ( all through high school and College ) Amy Price.........was in town. I have been trying to contact her for years now. I still am looking for her...........so, if she reads this, please email me.

I just want to say, SORRY to all my friends that I was not able to wish "MERRY CHRISTMAS."
That was a very LONG day-----it started first thing with Breakfast at my sisters house and then presents under the tree. I had a quick hour before we left for my Aunts house which lasted all night. They were all so excited about my WIN at the WORLDS and North American. They were so excited to see me. I just love my family. We were there all night.....but, it was so great to see my cousins. My cousin's boyfriend, Patrick, just proposed to my cousin Rachel on Christmas. It was so special.

I am heading back to NY tomorrow--- Wed. I should be back by 2 p.m. if there isn't a weather snag. Knowing my past experience with AIR TRAVEL..............things are going to be interesting.

I am off to sleep.............




Saturday, December 25, 2004

Dec. 25, 2004

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!!

I am home ( Detroit, MI ) the winter wonderland. I honestly can't believe I made it here. First, I didn't realize that I was leaving from Newark, Airport.....Not Laguardia. This is the difference of a $35 cab ride vs. a $75 cab ride. Nice!!!!!!!! I called every car service in Manhatten, Queens, Brooklyn and New Jersey .......... all booked. This meant..........getting up at 4:30 a.m. and hoping to find a cab to take me to the airport.

Typical....I was running late. I ran downstairs with all my 4 bags of luggage ( christmas gifts you know)...............luckily I found a cab within 10 min. I made it to the airport at 6 a.m. with my flight leaving at 6:45 a.m. The airport was a ZOO. I found out ........Dec. 23 is one of the biggest travel days. I barely made it to the terminal by 6:30 a.m. They were cancelling flights everywhere.........Louiville, Kentucky being one of the first. All flights to OHIO being the second. Detroit was next. A ridiculous snow storm hit the midwest..............great. I was planning on hanging out at the airport all morning............I had a bad feeling about the whole thing.

Then...........they decided to let Detroit GO!!!!!!!!!!! I was a little nervous. The flight was supposed to be 1 hour 20 min............however, it ended up being 2 hours. The weather was horrible. The landing.........I don't even want to talk about it.

Then.....since my mom was a afraid to drive in the weather she has a car service pick me up. We are about 1 hour from the airport............well, it took over 2 hours to get home.

It was already making for a long day. When I finally go home.........around 11 ish........I had something to eat and then took a nap. When I work up...............it was apparent I was stuck. We had no transportation with our drive packed with 12 inches of snow.

My main concern............how was I going to get to the gym? Well.....being that we have a WORLD gym down the block..........I decided to walk it. However, I realized soon enough........I wasn't in Manhattan anymore. My mother dressed me up in a SNOW suit.......Yes, I looked ridiculous. I had on boots 2 sizes to big, a HUGE white snow suit, and a ridiculous FUR hat. But, I didn't care.....I wanted to get to the gym and it was 12 degrees outside.

Then.............there were no side walks. I swear.....I needed snow shoes. I then ended up walking on the ROAD........M-59 to be exact. What happens..............a police officer stops and wants to give me a jay walking ticket..............I plead the PROFESSIONAL BODYBUILDER needing to get to the gym line............and he decides to be in the HOLIDAY SPIRIT and drives me to the gym.

So- the moral of the story--------if you ever find yourself walking in 12 degree weather in a snow suit on the side of a busy highway..............try to get the attention of a fellow officer and claim you are professional bodybuilder struggling to get to the nearest gym. It just might work for you too.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE.

Colette

Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Dec. 17 - 2004

Hello Everyone!

Ah, the Holiday Season....I still haven't finished my x-mas shopping. I am going home for the HOLIDAYS, to Detroit, to spend time with my family. My sister just found out she was pregnant....and that is a crazy thing. She was trying but honestly didn't think it would happen so quickly. My DAD was soooo happy, even more so than my mom. Funny, eh? I didn't know my dad wanted grandchildren that badly. I am excited to spend time with her.

I am not going to be doing the Arnold Classic............I am in no state to start dieting. I needed some time off to think and reflect. I am planning on doing the Women's Pro show in NYC....it is going to be great to compete in NY. I love the energy of the city and having the opportunity to have my friends, training partners, and loved ones attend. I love to compete...and it is nice to have people there to share it with.

I added some great mpegs to my site..........so, members make sure you check out the NEW MOVIES. I have clips from the WORLD UNIVERSE. They are amazing. It was such a wonderful experience. I also have tons of new galleries from photo shoots post the N. American and World Universe.

I hope you take a moment to check it out.

I will keep you posted with cool off-season workout clips as I am in no SHAPE to be posing in a bikini----sorry guys.

So- fun training mpegs and photos to come.

Colette

Dec. 17 - 2004

Hello Everyone!

Ah, the Holiday Season....I still haven't finished my x-mas shopping. I am going home for the HOLIDAYS, to Detroit, to spend time with my family. My sister just found out she was pregnant....and that is a crazy thing. She was trying but honestly didn't think it would happen so quickly. My DAD was soooo happy, even more so than my mom. Funny, eh? I didn't know my dad wanted grandchildren that badly. I am excited to spend time with her.

I am not going to be doing the Arnold Classic............I am in no state to start dieting. I needed some time off to think and reflect. I am planning on doing the Women's Pro show in NYC....it is going to be great to compete in NY. I love the energy of the city and having the opportunity to have my friends, training partners, and loved ones attend. I love to compete...and it is nice to have people there to share it with.

I added some great mpegs to my site..........so, members make sure you check out the NEW MOVIES. I have clips from the WORLD UNIVERSE. They are amazing. It was such a wonderful experience. I also have tons of new galleries from photo shoots post the N. American and World Universe.

I hope you take a moment to check it out.

I will keep you posted with cool off-season workout clips as I am in no SHAPE to be posing in a bikini----sorry guys.

So- fun training mpegs and photos to come.

Colette