Everyone accomplishes goals everyday throughout their life. Goals can be short or long term, depending on the individual's goal. About a year and a half ago, I announced competing in a MABBA (Manitoba Amateur Body Building Association) physique competition. However, I didn’t compete and failed to accomplish the goal that I had set - having amazing physique and being an amateur body builder. although I hadn’t accomplish having amazing physique nor being an amateur body builder, I was able to accomplish some of the goal.
Some may say, “but you didn’t compete” or “you’re still the same from when you started…fat” however, I made an effort to try and accomplish the goal even if I haven’t reached it. I did want to achieve it and prove to myself that I was able to accomplish the goal, but things got in the way and I was set back a couple of times to a point that I wasn’t able to stay on top of working out, dieting and keeping track of my macros. Though I was set back I continue to workout, try to keep track of my macros and incorporate cardio to lose a few pounds. It is definitely a lifestyle and I think that I the lifestyle has stuck with me regardless of not being able to have amazing physique or an amateur body builder. On the other hand, my journey continues to move forward making changes and challenges in my life.
As most know, I currently work for the Gap. There was a moment - between July to mid-Augusut 2016 - where I worked for a car dealership. I was literally going into the car industry blind, not knowing anything about cars, not knowing how to sell cars, besides having the experience I carried over from working in retail however, I wasn’t fully prepared to be in the industry. The industry wasn’t for me and I had to do something. I wasn’t happy with working there - having to sit at your desk for hours on end - as well as I didn’t like the environment. I ended up leaving the industry and went back to working for the Gap. The Gap has taugh me a lot about the industry as well as the capabilities to work in the industry; how to sell better, putting up visuals (i.e. mannequins), as well as marketing that goes up. All of these made me realize what I want to do with my life, which was be in the fashion industry, specifically as a merchandiser.
