hiking

Summer has come and is going, soon to be gone. If I am to be really honest, then I will have to admit that I am not too sad. While I do love summer in the beginning, by the end I am so so ready for fall and winter. I love the corn on the cob, the watermelon and well all the food that comes with this hot season, but what I really love most is being outside so much. Hiking is one of my favorite parts about summer. What is not to love? Gorgeous views, fresh air, exercise and it is the best way to get your thoughts in order. We didn't go on nearly enough hikes this summer. We still have a couple more weeks, maybe we will sneak in a few more before all the leaves change colors.

a routine

I don't know about you, but I am worthless without a routine. 

More like a written out schedule. 

Especially now that I am working, on my own, from home. 

First I just made the schedule. 

Then I realized I wasn't sticking to my plan.

And I couldn't remember if I had done what I was planning. 

So then I made the chart to keep track. 

Let's hope it works.

bikram

I started doing bikram yoga last month. I had never tried because I was always too freaked out at the idea of doing yoga in a 110 degree room. I had heard that bikram yoga would cure or help almost any injury or health problem. So I thought I would give it a go and see if it could help this wretched back of mine. 

I have been going for a month now. I go 6 times a week. and oh my! I love love it. 90 minutes of awesomeness. My back feels so much better. I sleep better. I feel better. It makes me conscious of what I am eating. I have more energy. I feel like it helped me in school and to run better. 

If you haven't tried it, I highly recommend it. It is expensive, but so worth it. Trust me. 

And who knows, maybe one day you will be able to do this...