July 7, 2008
What a year! Two car accidents, a new business venture and LOTS of rain… if you are from the NW you know what I am talking about! It is July and I am 95% recovered, busy as ever and READY FOR ACTION!!!
I will be competing in Northern Classic early next month and then onto a national competition. As we know, timing is everything. I may look like a super-woman : never-the-less, I want to make the best appearance and am still deciding whether to continue onto North American Competitions at the end of August or the Nationals in November. Either way, a great show is guaranteed!
Life is up and down, but it makes little difference as long as we stay focused and continue to stimulate our bodies as well as out minds. Bodybuilding has been an amazing outlet for my energy. But it has also provided me with an opportunity to meet amazing people, strong in character, willful, those who never give up. I have been fortunate to never forget how fascinating life is: it flows outside of us, but its essence lies within. It is whatever we make of it, it is ours to take, mold and enjoy.
Keep going… it is the best way to learn.
With dedication to excellence,
Juliana Jade
October 20, 2007
I am excited to share with you the outcome of my 2007 competitive season. I have been competing for about a year and I absolutely love it!
It began with the USAs in Las Vegas late July. Though I did not receive the desired placement, I was in the best shape of my life and ended up spending an extra day filled to capacity with photo shoots. I worked with amazing photographers and you can see some of their work in my gallery.
Another outcome of the nationals was a full sponsorship to a North American Strength Show in Vancouver, B.C. Despite the fact that I was still training for a WA State Figure competition, I agreed to participate and placed 5th (!) in the event (makes me wonder what I could have done with more carbohydrates in the system.) There was also a model search event, which resulted in several photo shoots as well.
A week later I placed 1st in Northern Classic of WA State! I am proud of what I was able to accomplish this year, while not only successfully managing a business, but also in the midst of my parents immigrating from Russia. They are living with me now… and they enjoy their baked goods :-)
As for next year, I will begin with the Emerald Cup and then back to Vegas for a better placement. I have been presented with amazing opportunities in life, and intend to make the most of them all! Now that I am off season, I miss the exhilarated state of pre-competition animal-like hunger and the moment of anticipation while on stage. I look forward to next year and I am excited to see what it will bring about.
With dedication to excellence,
Juliana Jade
