Today Pawleys Island is getting a "Wintry Mix," and I am feeling like one!
This past month has been a long roller coaster ride of crazy! Between the holidays and changes in my job and my husband's we have had many ups and downs. For those of you who do not know, I had to make an incredibly hard decision following Thanksgiving. I decided to resign from being Head Coach of the Riptides swim team. This decision did not come easy nor did I take it lightly. I mulled and mulled and mulled it over, weighing the pros and cons, praying, meditating, and listening to my heart. Deep down however, I knew what I needed to do. So, in an effort to spend more time with my husband, have more time for myself, develop my life here in Pawleys Island, and follow my own dreams, I resigned, effective this coming Sunday, Jan 16th.
With that being said, I am going into this last week of coaching with a "Wintry Mix" of feelings. I am so sad to be leaving the swimmers and families (even though I still plan to be involved on a volunteer basis and I hope I will still continue to be a part of their lives). I have met the most amazing families and kids these past few months and I have cherished every second I have spent with them; I will for sure miss seeing them everyday!
On the other side of the spectrum, I am beyond excited to embark on this new chapter in my life! Professionally, I have taken on teaching many more yoga classes at Yoga In Common in Myrtle Beach and Waccamaw Pilates in Pawleys Island, all of which I am ecstatic about! I am currently back on track, following my dream to help others find peace of mind and optimal health through heart, body and soul. At Waccamaw Pilates I have developed a "Wellness" Program that involves nutrition, cardio (heart), toning and strengthening (body), and yoga and meditation (soul) specific to the individual. I am so excited about this program and how it can grow and change over time as it helps bring balance to each participating individual's life! For those clients I am currently working with, we are beginning our 21 day cleanse TODAY! Yay! These clients will be challenged mentally and physically throughout the next 21 days as they begin to heal themselves through optimal nutrition and activity. (Wellness participants please stay tuned for yoga, meditation, and recipe posts!)
Along with chasing my yoga and wellness dreams, I am super excited to develop my life here in Pawleys as myself and as a couple with my husband! Pawleys has SO much to offer and I can not wait to see what is in store for us! I have already met some amazing people who have helped change my life for the better already!
Although, I know this will be an emotionally trying week as my last week at the Riptides, I am so thankful that even at a young age of 26 I know how to follow my heart and take a leap of faith. If I have learned anything these past few weeks its that sometimes you just have to put yourself and your family first.
I hope everyone has a warm and snugly day in this "Wintry Mix.
If you are looking for a little arm toning with light weights try this circuit:
