Kris Murrell Blog

IM BACK!
March 8, 2010
Well, where to begin? First off, I want to apologize for launching my site then "launching my disappearance"! 
I'm finally back and will try to keep the updates coming! Those of you that have purchased photos, they will be mailed out this week. 

Thank you all for the Birthday wishes and gifts!  All of you are amazing! 

I did take a weekend trip to San Francisco.  It was a great visit. A little short but long at the same time. 

FRIDAY: 
4:30am Woke up
6:00am Arrived at friend's house...... "Kathy"- she also babysits China
6:30am Starbucks 
9:30am Gas station (half way to SF)-Kathy realizes she left her purse at Starbucks (with EVERYTHING in it). We call FedEx, spoke with Buzz in Dallas location to schedule a pick up to overnight to our hotel in SF. He was so nice and helpful! It's always good to "politely" speak with the manager.  
10:00 - 2:00pm LOST-I decided to take a cat nap and was awakened to "S**T: Recalculating". That's Kathy cussing and the GPS reconfiguring....3x's LOL! 
3:30pm Arrived to SF. What was suppose to take 6hrs eventually turned into 9hrs. 

Once we checked into hotel, we walked to the Wharf, shopped a little, watched a great acrobatic performance on the street, and ate dinner. 

SATURDAY: 
7-8:00am Woke up 
Basically waited until 12noon for kathy's purse to arrive (while missing Alcatraz pre-paid tour) 
12:00pm Kathy got her purse and all was good. 

Can't quite remember what we did during the day but met a friend Nick for afternoon lunch.  We visited with his babies....Seven, Teddy, and my fav Roxy (2 pitt bulls and Roxy the Rottie).  After that we had dinner at Nick's friend's house. Met great people and had an awesome time. 

SUNDAY: 
Breakfast at a cute little restaurant (I gotta get better at the name thing-check my twitter) and met Terri and Larry. If anyone knows where to get the Pittsburg Steeler hat with all the Super Bowls on it, please let me know. It's a bet I have. 

We finally left SF at 2:30pm. I DROVE. Kathy wanted to detour and take the long way home down the 101 so i drove. Now, that means the drive was suppose to take 7hrs.  Yes i have a heavy leg so we made it in 6hrs.  I don't think Kathy's car has ever seen those numbers before! 

All in All.....a fun weekend. Next city of adventure.......NEW YORK CITY!!!!!!


Random Thoughts
February 16, 2010

There comes a time when you must stand alone.
...but know when it's ok to ask for help. 

 

You must feel confident enough within yourself to follow your own dreams.
...Once in a while, Re-evaluate that your dreams are goals within arms reach.

 

You must be willing to make sacrifices.
...Realize the difference between sacrifice and priorities.

 

You must be capable of changing and rearranging your priorities so that your final goal can be achieved.
...Priority = what IS your true priorities in Life?

 

Sometimes, familiarity and comfort need to be challenged.
...Is unchartered territory safe at any time?

 

There are times when you must take a few extra chances and create your own realities.
...Some say that perception is reality. Agree or Disagree?

 

Be strong enough to at least try to make your life better.
...You must be able to determine HOW to better your life if you're going to try.

 

Be confident enough that you won't settle for a compromise just to get by.
...Settling for Contentment, seems to be the easy way these days.

 

Don't stand in someone else's shadow when it's your sunlight.
...Should I speak up? Do I act now? Is it ok to feel? Don't ask, ACT


 

It's Friday night and I'm learning how to check my emails....
January 29, 2010
So the website is off to a good start. With the exception of my computer crashing the day it went live. Bare with me as I just bought a MAC yesterday (after being without a computer for a week). Those of you that own a MAC computer, I should of opted for the One-To-One training class. LOL! They are waaaay different than PC's.  I'm lovin it though. 

Make sure to pick up a copy of the latest Muscular Development issue. My boy Cedric McMillan is on the cover and the MD staff has been VERY optimistic and proactive in giving me a 4 page spread. Cheri Owens did an amazing job on the interview and of course Per Bernal's photos are phenomenal!!! I hope you like it. 
That being said, at any time you are a fan of ANY coverage that we (the women of this sport) get, please take the time to write, comment on the forums, email the staff and let them know.  As much as we appreciate the feedback directly, if the editors don't hear it or see it in the numbers, our exposure and coverage will continue to diminish.  

On a lighter note, IT'S THE WEEKEND! Relax! Enjoy yourself! If you're going to work, then work your ass off and make it worth it! 




Welcome!!!!
January 10, 2010

Hello and Welcome to my official website!

I want to first thank you for your support and motivation.

It's been a long time coming but it's finally here. If you have any questions or suggestions for the website, please feel free to contact me.

I'll be posting updates and blogging about daily activity and/or upcoming shows.

 

I wish everyone a successful 2010...join me in making it one of the best!