"Hey, I'll be gone today - but I'll be back come around the way.
It seems like everywhere I go the more I see, the less I know. But I know one thing - I love you!"
---Quoted form "Say Hey (I Love You)" by Michael Franti, Samba, Alternative Artist
Momentum Female Fitness Center...What a truly special place! A place that I knew of before I moved here one year ago. Momentum is known in this industry because of its stellar reputation, superb programming and incredibly talented instructors. I always wanted to work at a fitness club that was so truly committed to positively impacting lives. It was hard for me to do so, however, because of my lifestyle with the military and all the inherent moves.
So, when we arrived here last June, I was absolutely thrilled! I had the opportunity to share Zumba at MOMENTUM! I will never forget the excitement I felt in my gut when Leighann asked me to bring it here. I was so happy!
As I reflect upon the year, I am filled with so many memories. So many that it is almost overwhelming! I must say that the thing that has stuck with me the most is not the sweat, the teaching, the pounds lost or the calories burned...but it is the interpersonal connections that have been made. I feel so grateful that I made hundreds of these connections with you all. You let me into your lives. We laughed (and even cried at times) and grew together. FOR THIS, I AM MOST THANKFUL.
One thing I always tell my kids is to live your lives in a way that others will remember you in a positive way. Impact them and make your mark. Whether it is something big or something small, make people remember you. From a random act of kindness to helping someone run their first race or gain confidence in their life...make them remember you. I hope that is something I have done here. I hope that I have made a mark that will not be forgotten and that the mark will be fostered and grown to new heights.
I have many goals as I move forward. First, I plan some time at home with my children and husband (while he is not floating around on the ocean that is!). They need me to help anchor them in a new place. So, obviously that is first! From there, I have lined up a spot teaching at another Platinum Elite Les MIlls Facility that has Zumba as well. Ironically, this location launched Zumba when I was launching it here! Even more ironically, the instructor who did so is a friend of mine! Small world, huh? So, I plan on teaching Zumba, Zumba Gold and ZumbAtomic (Zumba for kids) as well as BodyPump at this location.
Although my children and teaching will keep me busy, I do hope to be able to move into a new arena within the fitness industry: Presenting for Zumba Fitness as a "Zumba Jammer." This program will allow me to present to other Zumba Instructors in my region and create fun, interactive choreography for them to take to their classes. We shall see if I am elected in the coming weeks for this position and in achieving my own personal goal. If not, I will continue to teach the best classes I can - both Zumba and BodyPump.
I will be here through the end of June. I will teach my last class on June 9th. After that date, I will be here as a member...sweating right next to you while I take breaks from my move preps. I actually am really looking forward to that!
As I move on I want you all to know that no matter where I go or what I do...I will always carry you all in my heart. You all changed me - YOU ALL MADE A MARK UPON ME. I WILL NOT EVER FORGET YOU!
I thank you for that from the bottom of my Alabama heart!
"....I know one thing....I LOVE YOU!"
Forever Cheering Loudly BODY, MIND & SPIRIT,
LAURA JETT
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