Day 5: Power

Published on Thursday, April 5, 2012 by Katherine

And here we are at day five of the photo challenge. I made it! Today’s theme? Power.

During PE, I was always the last to be picked. I was horrible in sports. Not an ounce of physically fit talent in my body.

Today, I work out at the gym three times a week. In the “men’s section.” And I’m strong.

What do I know now that I didn’t know then? That I was strong, despite what I thought to be true all those years ago. I just didn’t believe in myself.

Believing in yourself, no matter what you do, will bring you power.

nonamedufus

Look at you. Wouldn’t want to run into you in a dark alley. Not that I ever hang out in dark alleys. Just saying.
- Katherine Murray
  
  HA HA oh that was YOU next to me!?!?!?
Cadeaux

Great write-up. I almost feel more powerful now that I’ve read it. 🙂
- Katherine Murray
  
  I wish I had felt powerful as a child. Goodness, and often times now too!
Mo “Mad Dog” Stoneskin

Impressive. I do hang out in dark alleys and I’m going to stop doing that, just in case I run into you. Or nonamedufus…anyway, off to the gym now, to the “ladies section”.
- Katherine Murray
  
  HA HA HA! So you are off to do some ZUMBA? LOLOLOL!
Unfinished Person

Yowzer. I feel like such a wuss right now. Thanks. 😛
- Katherine Murray
  
  Hey, just remember, wuss spelled backwards is ssuw. OK, well, that didn’t come out the way I wanted. ha ha!
Cheryl

Inner strength is something it seems to take a lonnnnnnnnnng time to recognize.

Now I know not to mess with you because you could take me in a heartbeat.
- Katherine Murray
  
  Funny though, I can go from feeling amazingly powerful to feeling like I am as weak as a kitten. How do you bottle power!
  - Cheryl
    
    I think that’s called being human.
Comedy Plus

Yep, you’ve found the secret indeed. You are what you think you are.

Have a terrific day you strong woman. 🙂
- Katherine Murray
  
  You are so right. When I feel I’m not worth anything, I’m usually not. But after the gym, I feel strong! Both mentally and physically!
Ziva

Oh wow, you really are a strong one. Both inside and out. 😉 Now, I’m going to go hide behind Mo and dufus, just in case.
- Anonymous
  
  Uh, I’m here, you know. I can help.
  
  Why do women always ignore me?
- Katherine Murray
  
  HA HA!!!! What’s funny? I won’t even fight back when I should. I might have some muscles, but I don’t stand up for myself! 🙂
Nora Blithe

I learned that lesson later in life too. It’s great to feel strong isn’t it?
- Katherine Murray
  
  YES Nora! I have NEVER felt strong or physically fit in my life. I am sorry I found out late that I CAN be… but it is never too late!
meleahrebeccah

Oh snap! Girl, you be rocking those muscles!
- Katherine Murray
  
  Honestly, I am really proud of my arms. The REST of me though? Don’t look! I do NOT have a size four ass!
  - meleahrebeccah
    
    Ahahahahahhahahahaha!
Linda Medrano

Katherine, that’s gorgeous! I love tight women and their toned bodies! I wish I was one. But alas, I’m lazy.
- Katherine Murray
  
  HA HA Lazy? NO WAY! And my dear Linda, you are GORGEOUS. (I am SO GLAD no one realized I didn’t show my thighs or butt in the picture… phew!)
laughing mom

You go girl!! You might win this challenge by sheer strength!
- Katherine Murray
  
  HA HA! I still regress back to not being sure of myself…. but at least I have a few muscles!
Anonymous

I wish I had your discipline. I tried going to the gym — bought a lifetime membership — but I just hate it. Yes, it makes me feel and look better. Yes, it makes me stronger.

And yet, I. Hate. It.

*heavy sigh*
- Katherine Murray
  
  You know what has helped? My boys go with me most of the time. If I went alone each time, I would NEVER want to go back!
Nicky-and Mike

You are strong Katherine. But you always were. Even before you started going to the gym 🙂
Kristen

Awesome photo. Amazing mantra. Love it!
Dogearedcopy

I love the fact that there’s enough detail to indicate that it was taken at the gym 🙂

Me? I’m physically a wuss; but I compensate by being assertive and feigning confidence 🙂