January was fun, let's keep this going.

January 24, 2011

 

Since returning home from Las Vegas I have been even more inspired to continue on my path of becoming a nation wide motivational speaker. I have laid out the outline of what my message, up to this point in my life, will be, and I’m sure that it will evolve and grow through out the next year, or even month for that matter! I heard a lot of great speakers while I was in Las Vegas, at the Arbonne conference, and their life stories were so inspiring. With what I have experienced thus far in life, I feel like I should share it with others in order to awaken passions, stir up desires, and light people on fire to find their purpose, find their calling and run to it.

 

Next week I start training to be an instructor for Barbizon modeling and acting. Contrary to what most people think, including myself, it is not a modeling agency. In fact, it’s a great program! I am going to be teaching girls between the ages of 9-17 years of age about self confidence, image, how to carry yourself, how to apply make up properly (Thank you Miss Florida Organizaiton), how to dress for your body shape and more. Essentially, I am going to be helping these girls to get started in life on the right foot. Before the opportunities I was blessed with, as Miss Florida, I might have argued that this is not a necessity in life, and I would have told you to let girls play outside all day, and go camping and fishing. Now, having experienced and learned what I did in the past year, I realize how vitally important it is that someone presents themselves in the best way possible. Don’t get me wrong, I am still a big advocate for 4-wheeling, camping and fishing, there just needs to be a balance.

 

I have also joined the Nashville Irish Step Dancers and we have been rehearsing for a big show on March 5^th and 6^th! I’m so excited to be performing again. The classes and rehearsals are kicking my butt, literally.

 

I have also decided to run a marathon for my friend, Bailey. She was diagnosed with leukemia last May and finished her chemo at the end of last year. Bailey is the most inspiring little girl I have ever met. She was being poked with needles and going through chemo treatments every day in the hospital, and every time I would see her, her sprit could not be broken. She beat leukemia and started kindergarten this year and her hair is growing back! Did I mention that when she had no hair she sported a hot pink wig?? I love that! She is such a beautiful soul. I love her and I cannot wait to train for this marathon to raise money for leukemia and lymphoma, and for my hero, Bailey.

 

Until next time,

 

Rachael Todd