January 15, 2009
Growth through Iron Brides
I know that I have grown from the Iron Brides experience and I am sure that I am not alone in this thinking. In my last blog I commented with how much I have grown personally from being selected to be on the show. To continue my personal growth I plan to follow many things that were taught to us. For instance, I have already incorporated how to financially get on better track and I plan to see that through. I want to be able to be in a place that I feel comfortable for today, tomorrow and the future and Iron Brides helped pave the way for me to be able to do so.
We also learned how to manage stress. For those of you who know me, you know that I have high energy 24-7. I have always managed my stress by working out rigorously. What this show has taught me was that there are other ways to achieve peace of mind. The five Tibetan Rights, (which you will all soon be blessed to see and learn) have become a ritual in my daily life, so much so, that my second graders ask for it daily. We share the notion that it calms the body and soothes the soul. The five postures have become a habit in my life and I plan to commit to it for daily stress relief.
One thing I am willing to change is taking on too much. I would never regret being selected to be on Iron Brides because as you know it has affected me so greatly. But that is not to say that I need to do everything that is out there. If there is one thing more that I learned while being on the show it is balance. I often take on so much without thinking how it could impact my daily life. I would be lying if I said that this experience wasn’t time consuming (in a good way, but still it has required time nonetheless). So with that said, I plan to just focus on Misha, my class, remodeling my house and my wedding planning. That in itself is enough and I don’t need to take on more extracurricular activities to somehow feel more complete. This show has filled that ‘void’ feeling.
My fiance and my family have both reacted with a positive attitude about my commitment to the show. They have supported me 100% through it all and have maintained that this show is right up my alley. They know me and realize that when an opportunity like this comes knocking at my door, that of all people, I will grab it. They have been so interested in knowing what we do on the show and for ‘intellectual property’ sake, I have remained truthful to my vow, and left the airing of the show to answer their questions. They cannot wait to see how Iron Brides unfolds on public television, nor can I for that matter. All I can say is that no matter the outcome I am so very proud to say that I was on season one, in New Hampshire, of the very first Iron Brides show. Not everyone can say that and I am a happy bride -to- be knowing all that I have experienced and learned. Thank you to George, Joann, Jeff and Dave for all your hard work (and Kyle too) as well as all the venues and silent partners along the way. I am one proud teacher, woman and Iron Bride contestant!
