Friday, October 18, 2013

Hikes, Bikes, and More of Beautiful Idaho!

The last week or so has been full of getting to know things...From getting to know how to do my knew job to exploring the town it all feels like it's coming together! My job is going super great. I love the environment I work in. I am surrounded by positive people who are health centered and are passionate about healing and creating wellness! Also, one of the perks of my job is myself and David recieve free chiropractic care. I've just finished my second week of care and I am feeling so amazing. At first I was pretty sore, but that was to be expected. Not only do I feel physically healthy and awesome, I feel emotionally and spiritually balanced and healthy too! I am starting to feel like I know how to do my job  and have enjoyed getting to know the patients! Teaching yoga has been amazing! I have dedicated and strong bunch of people who are there every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6am! It's neat getting to see their strengths and improvements of a daily basis! 

When I am not at work, we've got out to see some of Northern Idaho. We went on a recommended day hike about an hour north of us here in Coeur d'Alene called Chilco Mountain. After having a little difficulty (and a moderate amount of crankiness from my end) we finally found the trail head with enough daylight to do the closest peak before dark! It was a beautiful hike and I felt a bit more relaxed and had less 'bear-anoia' that unusual since it's a little less common here than in Alaska. From the peak we had a 360 view of mountain peaks in all directions, beautiful valleys, and a huge lake! It was fun to get out and made me excited for spring and summer when the weather is warm enough to spend a few days out there! 

Chilco Mountain 
We've also been having AMAZING weather here in CDA! It's been sunshine and in the 60s allowing us for more chances to get outside and enjoy the scenery! We went on a scenic bike ride along the Centinial Trail along Lake CDA for a couple miles enjoying some stops to enjoy the views and soak up the sun! It's also really been fun just riding our bikes around to get coffee, to the library, etc...since we live to close to everything! 
Bike Trail by Lake CDA

Relaxing by the Lake
I've got out on a lot of runs lately and each time it provides me with little beautiful gems! If I run before work it's usually right at sunrise which is gorgeous! And on my days off I've taken a liking to running at this park called Tubs Hill which gets you up in a little elevation and amazing views! It feels so good that it's so easy to be healthy here! I LOVE IT! Yay! 

"Cotton Candy" Sunrise over CDA lake!

Wake up Run!

View from Tubs Hill
Also, I've been waiting for my friend Gina (who I met in Alaska!) to visit! Without knowing I would be in CDA had planned a visit to Spokane (which is about 20 minutes from me!). I got to spend almost a whole day with her and her boyfriend Chris! We hung out, got food and drinks, and got to say good byes as they are heading to Thailand for over a month! Their excitement made me want to jump in their suitcase and tag along! I'm really excited for them and it made me inspired for me and David to plan a trip for sometime soon! 

Me and "Geenie Baby!"
That's about all the latest in my world...I am feeling like I am going to have to do something a little more exciting since all of my blogs from Alaska were full of risky adventures and extremes...but who knows what lies ahead for me! 

I am getting ready to help lead a 40 day program at the yoga studio though! It's 40 days of yoga, healthy eating, and meditation! Some of you know I've done this 2 times know, but know I actually get to help facilitate others through the journey! I am super excited as we are going to be making some big changes around our club house (oh ya, I don't know if I mentioned, but do our small and fun sized house, David and I decided to call it the club house, it's more fun!). We'll be going gluten free and dairy free! So we will see what shifts and differences we see in our lives! I'm sure you're all dying to hear about it...LOL! 

Anyways, until next time....

Lots of love !!

Jillian



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