DRAMA! — Newsletter for 4 February 2009
Have you ever noticed that some people just seem to have crappy days?
You know the people I’m talking about. They’re always broke, always sick, always bored, always angry, always being dumped on, always getting a speeding ticket, always being laid off, always driving crummy cars that never start, always blaming others, always in dead end jobs, always have sick kids, always getting taken advantage of, always having some sort of drama in their lives, always nitpicking, always critical, always judgmental, always a doormat, always …
It’s always negative in their world.
Do you know people like that?
They are living proof of the proverb that “the way you process the world around you determines the world you live in.”
The way you process the world around you, the way you interpret the things around you, will determine the world you live in.
It’s also true that the way you misunderstand the world around you, the way you misinterpret the actions and words of others, the darker and more negative your world will be.
Boot Camper Daniel Shaffer is at the center of a positivity movement at his work. Daniel is in sales for The Redbirds and has spearheaded a project there to help keep he and his co-workers focused on positive things, the things they are thankful for, the things that make for creating an environment and atmosphere of goodness. Each morning as they begin their work day they write something on a board that they’re thankful for.
That’s awesome Daniel!!
The Law of Attraction, The Secret, The Golden Rule and every major religion teaches that there is a relationship between what you put out into the world and what you get back. There is a relationship between the things you think about and the things you become. There is a relationship between your energy and the energy around you. There is a relationship between what you look for and what you find.
Some of you know that I write a regular column for the children’s magazine Jabberblabber. In this month’s column I mentioned two of my coaches. Here is part of what I wrote:
“Coach McKinney was one of my coaches in school. He wasn’t one of my favorites. He always called us hurtful names, got angry at us, and told us that we were no good. He always pointed out our mistakes and called us losers. But Coach Henderson was different. He pushed us to be our best and always told us that we were going to be WINNERS! Coach Henderson expected the best from us and we tried hard to live up to his hopes for us. We were winners with him!”
As much as you can, put some positive light out there into the world around you!
Expect good things!
Look for good things!
Be a good thing!
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Condolences …
Sympathy is expressed to 0530 Boot Camper, Lee Rantzo, in the passing of her father. Our thoughts and prayers are offered up for you and your family, Lee.
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SECOND THURSDAY INSIDE AT 0530
We had such fun last time we were in the gym that we’re going to make that a regular thing! I’ve got several tricks in my bag! So every Second Thursday the 0530 class will be inside the gym! Next scheduled gym workout will be February 12.
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Third Thursday at Mt. Fuji at 0530
The turnout and the feedback from our trip to “Mt. Fuji” last month was awesome! We’ll do the same thing every month on the third Thursday! Our next trip to the mountain will be on Thursday, February 19. We’ll meet at 0530 at the Zach Curlin parking garage on the campus of the U of M.
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Our inclement weather policy — AMMENDED
If the Memphis City Schools close due to weather, we will stand down as well.
Regarding the Evening Class, should the road conditions become clear during the course of the day and we are able to meet, I will post that info on the blog page of the BOOT CAMP website http://usmcfitnessbootcamp.com/blog/index.php
You can subscribe to the blog page for free and you’ll receive a notice every time I post a new blog entry.
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SPRING HALF MARATHON TRAINING!
Half Marathon (13.1 miles) Training for the Country Music Half Marathon in Nashville on April 25, 2009 (or the Louisville Half Marathon or will continue at 0800 this coming Saturday, 7 February! We’ll meet in front of the Visitor’s Center at Shelby Farms.
Can you do this? I’ll bet you can!!!
If you can run 3 miles in 36 minutes or less, then you can do this!
Cost for the three month training is $100 for “friends” of Boot Camp and $75 for active duty BOOT CAMPERS!
All are welcome!
The training schedule is posted on the blog page of our website: http://usmcfitnessbootcamp.com/blog/
IF IT IS RAINING, WE’LL MEET AT THE ZACH CURLIN PARKING GARAGE AT THE U OF M!
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PAYING FOR BOOT CAMP
Just a reminder that payment in cash if fine, but checks are best. You can also pay online on the website (www.usmcfitnessbootcamp.com)
When you pay by check, would you please write in the “memo” section of your check, or the memo section of the online pay section, what month(s) the check is for, I’d really appreciate it.
Also, if the name printed on the check is different from your name, please write the boot camper’s name on the memo line too!
If you want to set up an automatic payment sent in the mail by your bank, the mailing address is
Tony Ludlow
4888 Southern Ave
Memphis, TN 38117.
If you prefer to pay in cash, please let me ask you to put the money in an envelope with your name and month(s) you’re paying for on the outside of the envelope?
Doing these things will help to ensure that my bookkeeping is on track and accurate. Thank you very much for your help!
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I’ll make you mine! Then join the USMC Fitness BOOT CAMP Group!
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THE SCHEDULE OF WORKOUTS
– The 0530 Class has a weight workout (using dumbbells) and a cardio workout every morning, Monday through Friday.
– There is a 0830 Class on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
– And there is a 5:45 PM Class year round.
These two classes are on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday “weight day” workout schedule.
On Tuesday and Thursday the 5:45 PM class has a cardio workout (no dumbbells) which consists of running, jogging, power walking.
There is no 0830 class on Tuesday and Thursday.
– Friday evening’s workout begins at 5:30 PM!!
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Are you still reading this looking for the drama? Gotcha! No drama!
Have a drama-free day!!
To your continued good health and fitness,
Tony
Sergeant Major Tony Ludlow
USMC Fitness BOOT CAMP, Commanding
4888 Southern Ave
Memphis, TN 38117
901-644-0145
www.usmcfitnessbootcamp.com
www.shaklee.net/tonyludlow/main
