Back from the Arnold Classic

[SeaSiren]

I'm pretty thrilled, I've come a long way in a short time!

For those who don't know, I was chosen to compete on the M.D. (Muscular Development) Stage for the Fitness Model Competition "Major Distraction" at the Arnold in Ohio.

There were a very diverse group of gals competing from Bodybuilders to Figure Gals .... a lot of pros. Many of them are huge and shredded to pieces. I have "spoken" to several on the BBing forums and was looking forward to new friendships. Given the organizations I compete in, I def have a softer look (I compete on the natural circuits), but they knew that when they picked me to compete.

I have only been competing in Bodybuilding since August of 2007 so was quite an honor to be chosen with so many who wanted to compete.

I knew that no matter the outcome, I had already "won", the coverage and follow up has been incredible. So I'm just enjoying the journey, and had a blast doing it! (I LOVE the stage)!

Thanks to everyone for all their support!

Everyone I worked with was amazing. The event is simply over whelming and my room mates, were wonderful! Am still recovering from the event and the very long drive. Landed 2 modeling contracts on site at the Arnold and made a lot of contacts, so quite an success and delightful experience.

Greg Valentino


My boy John Romano! ... Photo by Muscular Development Mag.


Dave Palumbo


Triple H

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With one of my Room Mates for the Weekend, Robert Cheeke. They were so sweet to wait with the crowd to get pics taken at the booth.


Actually taking off his glasses, but I found the moment to be a riot!


With one of my Room Mates for the Weekend, Ravi

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With one of my Room Mates for the Weekend, Josh


Took pics with crowd at MD booth, a blast!






Blond Moment


After Comp Pic, Dixie Reynolds

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After Comp, Ondrea


Lee Priest, (Friday, first day there)


Flex Wheeler (on Fri, when I first got into town)


Josh gettting ready for after party, practicing for the gals Impressive Babe!


With one of my Room Mates for the Weekend, Robert Cheeke. So tired ... on my way out the door, literally! lol

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Hit a World Record Lift 1100 lbs!


The Men's Div


Pose Down


The boys on the MD Stage, fantastic!


Mr. O!


I was totally impressed!

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Veg Cafe, Ravi found. Since I was competing, I only got to actually get food there once, but well worth the wait!


Found some more, they had a really nice crowd there. Triple H & Jose Conseco in background behind me:

[PlaybackGuru]

awesome, just awesome....

[TreeManEarthSteward]

wow, THAT is a FEAST selection.... (words later, lol, but congratulations!!!!!!!!!)

[zoebird]

very cool.

it's so unfortunate that you have to be that weird orange-tan color. and not just "you" but everyone. kinda annoying.

[SeaSiren]

thanks guys

zoebird, comp tan is required to see definition under stage lights, otherwise the skin (no matter the ethnic background) washes out and looks "flat".