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not start 2019 on the right foot

I did it! I am now a certified yoga instructor, then the holiday hit. So, I was swept away with family and fun stuff. In the mix of all that jazz I picked up a bug and just about getting over it now. Let me slow it down and let you know how my final went for yoga and my first experiencing teaching an actual class of random peeps. My final was AMAZING! I did great and my instructors were impressed with my depth of voice and precise cuing with confidence. I was full on shaking when I was instructing, it was nuts! That evening my class of fellow yogis went to Megan's house one of the instructors ate dinner and had a celebration with family. It was such a great experience and so very grateful I decided to step out of my comfort zone and gained great friends and knowledge of yoga.


My amazing instructors with missing Christina 
Right to left: Megan, me, April and Lydia

We drove up to Washington for Christmas to see Steve's brother and family with Steve's parents and grandma. It was great seeing all of together, even though it got crazy at times. We went on the Polar Express train ride, made gingerbread houses, went to the park, went to Seattle, made a stellar prime rib and enjoyed being together as family. While we were there Steve and I went to see good friends Brett and Bailey as they showed us the towns they thought we could live. By the way, we are not moving.


Waiting to aboard the Polar Express




Fun times at Pike's place


My man and his prime rib

Headed home for a little, me not feeling the greatest. I decided to volunteer to teach a class at Hollywood Market yoga. To add, I haven't looked at my books since graduation. Oh, and also my voice was not with me. I spoke with Megan and she gave me the go. So, I did it, but spaced my cuing I got the gist of it at least. Half way through the voice I had left me, so my fellow yogi Jamie stepped in and kill it. From that experience I learned that knowing the dialogue of hot hour and cuing the proper cues to fit the students you are teaching is key. My next class I teach all by myself is February 7th. If you are in Boise, Idaho you should come and support. It is at Hollywood Market yoga at 7pm.


The Grove 


Gma freezing her hinny


Gma vs Boggs wrestle match 

The New Years Steve and I went to SLC to spend time with my parents. The plan was to go skiing, but me not feeling the greatest it was a no go. We just chill, drove around looking at different areas, went shopping, watched movies, did not stay up til 12pm to ring in the new year and hung out. It is always a good time with my parents and looking forward to see them again. This new years hasn't started on the right foot, but I believe I am turning a corner here and hoping to get back at it before my birthday the 25th!!


Perfecting my chataranga


I hope all of ya'll had a great time during the holidays without any sickness!!

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