Works you from head to toe

I did it! I found the best cardio workout you can do in the winter outside! It's called nordic skate skiing and I am OBSESSED!  Nordic cross country skate skiing takes place on very long narrow skis, and poles almost as tall as me. Skate skiing involves a weight transfer onto one ski angled and then the other, supported by the inner edge of the ski on the snow, which looks similar to an ice skater. Not only has this sport shown me how out of shape I am it has also shown me how fun working on my endurance can be. Last winter I tried skate skiing twice and knew I loved it but never bought my own equipment and then winter 2010 turned into summer 2010 in the blink of an eye. A few people I work with skate ski and so I made the decision to get my own gear and get out there and give it a try, because I knew that I would always have people to go with and have people there to give me pointers. My first time out on the ski's I went with my roommates, who are both professional athletes. I fell, and then I fell, and then I fell again, giving my roommates a lot to laugh about. I told them I am a professional faller. However it didn't discourage me, I have been out twice since last week's first time out and I plan on going again today and a few more times this week. The great thing about living in Park City is that everyone like to be out and be active, which makes for a lot of places outdoors to get out and be active. There are more than just one place to go but my personal favorite is a free groomed track with more than 10k of trails to skate on, and the best part is that is is right next door to the hospital where I work. So when I work noon to midnight shifts I just get my gear ready and go for an hour before I work then shower and get ready for work at the hospital. Right now I can't go for very long before I get winded and have to take a little breathing break. But I know the more I go the better my endurance, and booty, will become. I have big goals to be in shape this summer and this new found sport of skate skiing is helping me along just great! So, if you are looking for a fun new way to get outside and a killer workout to boot; look no further than XC-skate skiing!

(2 of my best friends and roommates)

Easy like Sunday morning

   Since I opened my eyes this morning I have been so full of sunshine and happiness. I don't know what it is, woke up on the right side of the bed this morning? Had some kind of amazing dream that I can't remember? Maybe it is my roommate Blair, who is making but  gingerbread in the kitchen and now the whole house smells like we are burning the most delicious candle. Except this is way better than a candle because I get to taste test where the smell is coming from. I can't be sure what it is exactly that made me in such a good mood today but all I can think is that I need to blog it out! I follow a blog on tumblr.com written by an artist by the name of Tristan Prettyman. Have you heard of her? She is so great, so happy about life! Check her out here...

http://icecreamisbetterwithafork.tumblr.com

Anyway I was looking at her blog this morning and I read one of her entries where she asked the question "What is so great about being you?" then goes on to write about actually opening up and realizing what is so great about just being Y O U. She then challenges everyone that reads it to open up and say what they think is so rad about themselves. I feel like today is the day to do just that, right here, sitting on my couch in my pj's with some yummy coffee in hand.
   In all honesty I sincerely love me. I love where I am today. Sure there are things I want to improve on, but who doesn't? We should constantly be working on improving ourselves. But today I am satisfied with myself. I have a great outlook on life and I make people happy, I make people smile. I am a nice person and I would do anything to help a fellow being out. I am proud of the things I have accomplished! I have a career that I love and still have the drive to continue to learn and grow in my profession. I haven't lost sight of my goals, and I love that. I am tidy, I like to keep things clean. Not just physically but mentally as well I am healthy and believe in treating my body right. I only have this body I have now and I plan on keeping it as long as I can. I am active! I don't sit around and stay sedentary. I keep moving. I use what I have been given. I surround myself with good friends and positive people. I have an amazing family and parents. I grew up learning the difference between right and wrong, good and bad. I have been taught how to be an ethical person, and for that, I am so thankful. When I was a kid I don't think this is where I thought I would be, my life is way different than I had imagined. I always had a 5 year plan. A plan with what I wanted to do in school and my career, all of which I have accomplished.. Never really thought about myself socially. Even though it is different that what had anticipated I am not disappointed in the slightest. I know some rad peeps and I plan to keep meeting new and exciting people. Life is an amazing novel. I am in love with the mystery of it, and I can't wait to see what is on the next page. In the words of TP, I've got nothing but love and I'm sending it your way! Like Tristan challenged me, I am challenging all of you out in blogger world. What is so great about being you? Let it out!

Peace, Love and Happiness my friends.