Dear Mommy,
I am sitting here in my apartment in Tel Aviv reflecting on the last 5 months of creating a life here before going back to the states for a visit. There have been some major highs, some real lows, but mostly, hard work, not taking no for an answer, sleeping when I can, and enjoying my new reality. This last week was busy! Adina got engaged to the best man I could have ever imagined for her. I am finally happy and at peace with myself and mostly with the world around me. And Danielle is the most incredible mom to my favorite two shmooshies. Mommy, you would be so proud of both of them.
I have worked my butt off to slowly build my client list and I am beyond grateful to get to interact with inspiring, strong, motivational people on a daily basis. I work in a gym that has taught me more over the last 3 months than I ever could have imagined. I have found that baseball Saturdays are one of my favorite things to look forward to at the end of each week... who would have thought... baseball lol. but they let me keep coming back and I love it. I am dating. but most importantly, I am happy. Pushing yourself to constantly keep growing can be exhausting. But it is so worth it and so much fun. when you're going in the right direction. I never thought I would be the one who talks about growth and change. Finding myself at peace and working on my breathing to get me there. Turns out... there's so much to learn! I am working on building a community. creating a life. and never taking this opportunity for granted.
These next two weeks will give me a little break, allow me to get to see some of my favorite people in 3 of my favorite cities. Reset my boundaries, show how I have grown, be patient with myself and those around me, eat, drink, workout, and just enjoy. DC, Dallas, Denver... get ready for some loving and fun! Thank you all of you, always, for the love, support, unconditional guidance and forgiveness, and mutual respect.
With one of my clients I finish each session with a little meditation relaxation time. It's particularly peaceful when we workout by the ocean, but regardless, the 5-10 minutes we spend allows for both of us to take a deep breath, release the tensions and stresses from our bodies, souls, and minds. Recently, I brought up the idea of where we were just a year ago. 1 month ago. 1 week ago. 1 day ago. today. All of the changes that we have endured, the difficulties, the happy times, the celebrations, the disappointments. They all happened, but you're still here. You've managed to face each encounter sometimes, more gracefully than others, but you survived them all. You are still standing. mostly with a smile on your face. embracing each day as it comes. Remember how far we all come in one year. Breath. give yourself some credit. and then pick yourself back up and keep moving forward.
Can't wait to see as many of you as possible over the next couple of weeks. To my clients, do your workouts while im gone. TLV. see you soon. Stay sunny.
Jordana, You are an inspiration to all of us. You make me so proud be your great aunt and I know you’re making your mom kvell.
Jordana, I'm not one to read many blogs but I always read yours - you are very inspirational with your positivity and reflection. Thank you! And mazel tov on Adina's engagement - it's incredible to have watched her grow from my kids' babysitter very early on to the woman she is today. I hope to see you when you are in Dallas!