Olympic Sized Determination

Occasionally I stray from the makeup posts and go on a mini motivational speaking tour.  Makeup motivates me to feel better about myself, so the two kinda go hand in hand, right?!  Since the 2012 opening ceremonies start for the Olympics tomorrow, I figure what better way to start the day than with a little inspiration provided by some incredible images of hardworking female athletes!!

{Nastia Liukin from the Beijing 2008 Olympics via.}

{2012 Olympic team trials, Abby Johnston and Kelci Bryant.}

{US Olympic hopeful Lolo Jones on right in 2011 via.}

The Olympics is the perfect spotlight to showcase just what the human body (and mind!) can do, and I am continually amazed by that.  From the running, jumping, kicking, swimming, and flying through the air, these athletes are an exciting example of just what someone can accomplish with a lot of hard work, stamina, and determination...and a dash of genetically blessed genes, don'tcha think?? 

I bet most of these athletes competing in the games, have always dreamed of doing just that, being a competitor with the ultimate goal of winning gold.  I don't think that's one of those things you just wake up one day at 25 years old and think, "Huh, I'm a pretty fast runner, I think I'll train to get into the Olympics."  But the difference between these athletes and probably a lot of people that dream of doing something, they actually DO IT.  Cue the Pinterest board...(you can follow me there you know:)

Source: cavemancircus.com via JennySueMakeup on Pinterest

I might can't do backflips on a 4 inch wide balance beam, but I am very encouraged and motivated to be only one week out from my first ever makeup workshop I am hosting as described here.  I honestly can't believe this idea is actually going to come to life next week after all the hard work and preparation that has gone into this so far.

Wondering if my ability to speak intelligently in front of a bunch of people is kinda scary (ok, a lot scary!), but the fact that I've actually gotten this ball rolling and sold real tickets to real people, makes me realize that this is really happening, and it's going to be really great!!  I've been determined to do something outside of the box with my freelance makeup business, and this is just what I've been wanting striving for.  I've got Olympic sized determination to make it a success...

Are you interested in the summer Olympics this year?  What's your favorite sport to watch? *mine is definitely gymnastics!*