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Hello Hello Hello ! ! ! . . . and Happy 2004 ! ! !

Yes, I have been MIA for waaaay too long. I do plan to rectify that situation, pronto. You will be hearing from me more often than not - that will be one of my New Years' resolutions: to keep up to date with what the heck everyone is up to.

I spent the holidays completely, unabashedly in sugar heaven (hell)? Why do people supply fitness/bikini competitors with more sweets than any one person could ever eat for gifts??

Various people brought to my house IN ONE WEEK over Christmas - and this is not a joke:

1. One Mile-High Apple Pie
2. Three Dozen Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
3. A Mint Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake
4. A Pecan Pie
5. Another Pecan Pie
6. A HUGE container of peanut butter brittle with milk chocolate glaze
7. A sour cream coffee cake
8. A box of chocolates from New York City's "Chocolate Bar"
9. An Egg Nog Pound Cake
10. A Cranberry-Blueberry Pie
11. A Sour Cream Apple Walnut Layer Pie
12. A Dozen Fruit and Cheese Danishes
13. Two Dozen Italian Bakery Cookies
14. One Fresh Granny Smith Apple Pie

Most of which I sent home with those unsuspecting visitors of mine (love you all to death). I guess that I should just thank the heavens that I did not get sick (?!) must be the donuts - HAHA!

I heard that I missed THE par-tay of the year with the FAP. I was inundated with work here at the channel and a lot of personal things going on over here on the East Coast. All under control - thank goodness - but it does appear like quite a bit to ask for more than two long vacations from here to compete. MTV does need me to SOME degree ;)

If all goes well here at the work-stead, I am planning on attending my "alma mater," Fitness/Bikini South Beach - otherwise, my competition season will start with the Atlantic - promoter Brian Canone's show in CT in April. Like everyone, I am just hoping to have a great time competing in 2004. After all, I really could not have dreamt a better 2003. You people made it all worth it.

So - I am setting some goals for myself (totally new concept, I am sure):
1. I am competing in Fitness!
2. I am cleaning up my diet.

Presently, I am just getting my strength and flexibility moves under control and tight. Who knew that there was even a muscle THERE to pull? Never mind. Cathy? ! !

One thing that I was literally blown away by was/is the cardiovascular endurance that it takes to get through almost two minutes while stretching one leg here and your arm there and your . . .. I am NOT complaining - just simply making an observation...quite the feat - I have a WHOLE new respect for all Fitness competitors.

I have to commend everyone who puts up with my craziness on a regular/semi-regular basis: Cathy, Nancy, Holly, Heidi, Coco, Dave, Reg, Stacy at O2, Linda, Tisha, Paulita, Obi, etc. etc.

To the "New to Competing" - whether it be Bikini or Fitness - get ready for the best time of your life! Time, money and god-willing, I'll be able to get to as many of the shows as possible - as a competitor or as the over jubilant and supportive audience member/fan.

There you have it.

PS: If you have not already signed up - e-mail trainer/choreographer Cathy Savage (as if we have to ask who this woman is) about attending her Fitness prep camp in early Feb ASAP. It is where I started and got the 411 on how NOT to embarrass myself at my first show (Bikini South Beach 2003). Ever wonder what Pam cooking spray can do besides keeping a mean egg-white omelet from sticking to a non-stick pan???

More MUCH sooner than later - until then, stay strong.

KK
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