This is a story about control ...

Cabinet Shuffle = yawn. iPod Shuffle = Woohoo! The details of this upcoming cabinet shuffle is the worst kept secret. But when you put your iPod on shuffle you never know what you're going to get! (It's like a box of chocolates ... mmm ... chocolate). And that kept me motivated in the gym today ... cardio day! This is a story about control though. And while we may not think we have control over our shuffling iPod ... I actually think we do. I believe the Universe sends us messages when we need them or are ready for them. Sometimes that might be through the songs on our iPod. Today, Janet Jackson's Control shuffled up to the top during my workout. That song has always made me feel strong and independent ever since I bought the cassette tape back in high school. But over 20 years later, the lyrics mean more to me. They mean I'm in control of my own success. I'm in control of how hard I train in the gym. I'm in control of what I eat. I'm in control of the final product that appears on stage in the spring. Not my trainer, not my job, not my work hours, not my friends ... just ME. So let me leave you with more lyrics from the song and after you read them, think about what you need to take control of to realize your dreams.

CONTROL - JANET JACKSON
This is a story about control..
My control.
Control of what I say.
Control of what I do.
And this time, I'm gonna do it my way.
I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.
Are we ready?
I am.
'Cause it's all about control.
And I've got lots of it!