Niece or Nephew?

Some big news in our family this week! My sister, Melinda, and her husband, Jeremy, have anncounced that they are having a baby! I am so super excited for them! This is such great news. I'm going to be an aunt! This means a late April or early May baby...maybe May 1st (my birthday)?

Competitions

I would love to compete in another figure competition this fall, but with football season in full swing I think it will have to be put off until the spring. Zak mentioned that he really wanted to come to the next one I do, so I want to wait until the spring when he can make it. I would love to do one in Michigan, Kentucky, or South Carolina, but would consider Ohio. I would love to have some friends/family/coworkers/clients there to support me because it is such a great feeling to stand on that stage and have people screaming and cheering for you.

I really have to get my diet down before I register for the next one. I really believe that's what got me last time. However, I would love to know what the judges really look for. It seems that IFBB judges are looking more for a softer look, but at the show I did in Kentucky the leanest girls won every height class (however, it wasn't consistent because 2nd or 3rd place would be extremely soft, followed by lean girls again). This really confuses me as to what the judges look for, so I guess I'll have to do my personal best and bring what I think looks best to the stage. To be honest, I'd rather be too lean than too soft. Maybe I'll start blogging my food log, training program, and weekly progress when it's time!