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birthday, new job and teaching yoga

Since my last post I have had my birthday, got a new job closer to home, taught my first yoga class and gotten wiser each day. :)

My birthday was super fun! Steve and I went to SLC because Boise didn't have any snow and I don't feel like it is my birthday if there is no snow on the ground. SLC definitely had snow. Steve surprised me by taking me to a Jazz game, which was a blast because we got dinner and other goodies and we got a W. So it was a win win, oh and the Jazz bear gave me a hug. Then my mom and Steve decide to gather family and friends to celebrate my birthday without telling me. It was a great time spending time with everyone and made me miss home. We also went snow shoeing which was pretty amazing and it crazy what and where you can go in those snow shoeing! Overall great 29th birthday!




Thanks to my mom to my lovely banner





My dad is holding Oakley poop...classic 


Can you see me?

My new job is less than 10 blocks away from where we live! AMAZING!!! I do miss my Caldwell peeps though. It was hard to say goodbye to some of my patients, but everyone understood why. I grew so much working at Altitude and now I am able to bring my knowledge to Therapeutic Associates. It has been 2 weeks since I started and I am loving it. I enjoy the learning environment and how everyone is approachable.

For my first whole hour teaching yoga I was nervous, but a good nervous. I did my homework and I went to a whole lot of hot hour class, so I had it in my body and mind. Before teaching I went over the first part because I screw up. As the time approached the nerves kept creeping up. Once I walked into the room nerves were bouncing off the wall, but when I began to speak the nerves froze for a wee bit. Til I screwed up on the section I reviewed 30mins before! I was battling internally and saying to myself what the crap, ya dork! I found my footing and started to sail again. It was such an amazing experience to be able to teach and the student to follow. I definitely felt more confident with my movements and words, even though I had a few bumps. I was on a high the rest of the night!
Now I am trying to reach out to all the studios to see if they need any instructors and meeting up with someone to chat about potentially teaching next week! Super excited!!

My 4th annual is scheduled so stay tuned to hear from me in March!


Happy birthday to Katelyn yesterday




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