Home again. It’s good to be back, despite the very late arrival in Calgary and quick turn-around for work on Monday! The sailing trip was…full! We experienced rain for 4 days (some real type 2 fun), and some unplanned moments that all made for a few tough experiences along the way (and the pictures that represent the trip so well are from a conglomeration of folks on the trip! The more professional looking ones are from our friend, Nick – thanks for sharing!).
But, there was also a ton of laughs, some great moments of sailing, a real appreciation for the sun and subsequent skinny dipping in the ocean (what memories!) and some solid talks about what matters in life. Hard things, beautiful things, unplanned things, better than expected things – just like life!
We saw hundreds of dolphins that just played with the boats on the day it wasn’t raining, had some great campfires – even in the rain at times! – and breathed deep the chance to get away from regular routines and work lives, cancer appointments and technology. Mike and I always say a trip is only as good as the people who come on it, and I’m so grateful for those who came and invested, dove in, had incredible attitudes about the weather, were extremely helpful and shared so much wisdom with me through their stories. I do not for one second take for granted that Mikey and I are able to interact with people on such a real, deep level – my heart is full! But now that we’re home, I’m ready to be home. This trip was tiring as I was the cook/co-land director and Mikey the co-land director/skipper/program director – too many roles for both of us with our minds going in too many directions. Many take-aways for us and also so many beautiful moments to remember and take forward.
Here’s what I’m looking forward to we move into September and get back to routine:
Eating on track again! Although we ate well on the sailing trip, I’m always more liberal with s’mores, candies on the boat, and typically am not drinking as much water as I need, especially with the rainy, cold days. I’m actually looking forward to tracking my macros again; I never want to become attached to or obsessed with this but for me, I feel better when I’m more aware of how I’m eating. I didn’t track anything while away, but it will be great to get back to it!
Regular workouts! I love taking time off and not feeling guilty about working out – I really don’t feel an iota of a desire to workout while on our trips – and after a break I can’t WAIT to get back at it! I am anticipating training again in the powerlifting the sphere and also have a half-marathon on September 24th; clearly I’m not going for time since I haven’t trained but I’m going to be getting a few runs in between now and then. I did get out for a run before our trip on Quadra Island and afterwards in Campbell River on a gorgeous, sunny and windy day – a day that would have been perfect for sailing! …turned out to be perfect for a run.
So that will be fun – back to training and routine. You guys know that I love getting away from it and then getting back to it, and I’m already sharing some of the fun on my
Instagram page!
Building my clientele at work. September is a natural time for me to get back to work and fall – spring is rally the time for me to put my head down and work hard. And you know what? After a fun summer of adventures I’m ready for it! A lot of my clients were away for chunks of the summer so I’m excited to flush out my schedule again.
On that note, I’m looking forward to…
Our Wellspring Calgary young adult events. We have some fun stuff coming up and my goal is to be more organized with my planning and promoting of events. Time to get my Type A hat on! 😉
And a few fun updates?
New shoes! I got these Native shoes on our sailing trip at the little harbour called Refuge Cove. It’s a beautiful and unique little place to grab extra food supplies, fill up on water for the boats, and have a fun stop to explore a bit. I’ve seen these
Native shoes before but found a different model at the Refuge Cove store and though they’d be perfect for work! These are the
Apollo Moc in black – hard to tell in my photo – and are light, super comfortable and so neat looking – I love them! My Nike Fly Knit shoes have holes on each bunion (they just busted through!) so it was time and these are a fun option for training my clients in the gym.
Let’s continue on the theme – with a new ring! I decided to buy this neat ring at the same place I got the Native shoes and just absolutely love it. It’s beautiful, very “me,” and my friend and the nurse on our trip said, “Bonnie, just get it! This is one of those things in life you just get! You’ve worked so hard this week – if you don’t get it I’ll buy it for you.” So… I did! A fun impulse buy and very “me.”
Fall. Yep. I love summer, the sunshine, and all the adventures that come along with it, but now that the weather’s changing in just whole-heartedly embracing the change in seasons. It means pumpkins, crunchy leaves underfoot, steady work and a trip home for US Thanksgiving! Lots to look forward to.
So… What did I miss last week? Anything you’re looking forward to or any fun recent impulse purchases? Let me know!
Have a great week and I’ll be back to connect soon with a workout!
Live well & be well,
Bonnie
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Wow…loved this post….I think some of those pictures could win an award…I especially liked the one of the sail boats lined up….the scenery is so so beautiful. You all look so good too….good to get back in a routine and read about your plans for fall. By the way I love love love your ring…I am so glad you bought it!
Thanks for your comment, mom! Those award-looking pictures are from Nick – he did an awesome job capturing the trip! And I’m glad I bought the ring too – loving it every day! I remember that ring I didn’t buy with Big Bonnie all those years ago that she got and I always thought about it (and wanted to share the same ring as her)… So I did it! 🙂