Dr. Drill was starting a new branch at the Indian Valley Y and I happened to see his signs all over the front desk Sunday while I was working there. I said to Magic, who was working with me at the time, lets do this!! Lets get up at 530am and workout! She said why not, and waallaaaa the idea was solid!!! I remember coming home and telling David that i was going to do this and he said good luck trying to get up that early. Alarm was set, I had my water packed, an orange and I was ready to go. I slept like crap that night because I was so anxious about getting up and getting there. I had no idea what to expect. All I knew was Magic better be there since she said she was going to do this with me. I didnt even know what Drill looked like. I was going to show up and well-die. :)
I got there and there was a lot of people standing by themselves looking like I did. (A deer in headlights) Some people knew each other already. These people were from Lansdale helping Drill make a stink at IV. (coop, Val, Zimm, Besz, I think slim was there) HUgs were being tossed around and I thought to myself...wow do these people know each other? Then we were called to attention and sweat hit the ground. I was scared, not gonna lie. More scared of screwing up and being called out. I did ok. One time I went to bathroom and was followed shortly by Miss Cathy Cooper aka COOP. Little did she know that one day her and I would be very good friends. After I was done flushing the toilet, I came out of the stall and there she was.
"HI. Are you ok?" Said Coop
With my red face a glowing I said "yes!"
Zimm was there too. He was such a motivator! Still got his email he sent me Jan 9 2009!
My email was to him:
Goal 1.) Keep going no matter how tired I am
Goal 2.) Make sure everyone knows my name and face ..
with this, success in within my reach.
Oh good Lord do they Bee Bach? Do they?! :)
He wrote back:
"By the way Lisa, (who the hell is that?) you are doing great. I love seeing the younger people taking care of themselves, make it away of life and you will enjoy life all the better! Peace, Zimm"
That brings a tear to my eye.
I didnt vomit which is a great thing. My first squad leader ever was Mr. Steve Vincet!!! AKA Ralph!! I guess he did RALPH his first session. Crazy! That session I lost 19lbs and won the Motivation award. Oneil Family won the Heart Award. I will have to ask Coop who HG was!
I have been there ever since. I will always bee there supporting that Program. DDIP'er FOR LIFE
Love it..Changed who I am today in sooooo many ways (another blog later)
Only One Bee Bach :)
I totally remember sleeping like crap that night too!Still do. Still lay out my gear the night b4, Still double knot my laces.....
ReplyDeleteI remember my meeting with Drill at his office the Friday b4. I had tears in my eyes when I told him I wanted to change. (There was a lot to change).
I remember Vincent walking around with the BIG Honor Grad stick! He come up to me and said you feel better I a few weeks :) I am still frickin sore. I love DDIP for helping me turn my declining health around, Bill Bromley and I have a similar story IT WORKS.
Love u Bee Bach.
Papa O