Actually, if we are being technical, it’s the 5th day of fall.
It doesn’t FEEL like fall here in the Northeast, and I kinda sorta absolutely have been slacking on blogging the majority of summer. Usually I blog about what my family is up to and how training is going and well, I just didn’t do any of that this summer. THEREFORE, it only seems right that I share a quick wrap-up of summer with the Daniels.
First off, there are two non-profits that I throw my everything into and this summer was no exception.
The Bullock Garden Project, Inc.
I am a board member for the Bullock Garden Project, Inc. which is dedicated to promoting and assisting in building school gardens.
Having formed BGP two years ago, it is still in its infancy stages. I’ve been its Director of Social Media and Communication from the get-go. We’re trying to figure out what works (and what doesn’t). At the beginning of the summer, CEO Sonya and I started a podcast at it’s been fantastic, consuming, and a whole lot of fun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEvRhbQ2Y3Y&feature=youtu.be
We have big ideas and upcoming projects – it’s been a learning experience all the way around and one that I’m loving!
Healthy Kids Running Series – Mullica Hill/Mantua
This is my 4th season as a coordinator for the Healthy Kids Running Series (HKRS) of my town and the first time that I have a co-coordinator.
Which just makes me wonder… WHY DIDN’T I HAVE A CO-COORDINATOR BEFORE? We bounce ideas off of each other and check in to make sure we’re both on the same page. I’m actually able to breathe during the races!
With nearly 200 runners this fall, it’s important to have that type of environment! There’s a lot of planning and moving pieces at each of our 5 race events; it’s time-consuming but the reward is so great.
Besides non-profit work, summer is always a great time to spend with friends and family! The City Fit Girls Fit Retreat is held each August and I was excited to be there again for another year.
New favorite tank top: Empowered Women Empower Women! (Yes, yes, yes!)
Thanks to @cityfitgirls @fitretreat #FitRetreatPHL for the photos!
Stretching with my meatball, Rachel! Thanks to @cityfitgirls @fitretreat #FitRetreatPHL for the photos!
I even won a Patagonia wayfarer pack from The Circuit Trails! Thanks to @cityfitgirls @fitretreat #FitRetreatPHL for the photos.
At the end of August we took our family vacation – a road trip to MAINE to visit Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor, and family!
Swimming at Sand Beach. The water rarely exceeds 55 degrees but there was some betting involved with the grandpas and the kids and in they went. Anything for $20!
We went on a lobster boat and also got to see adorable seals sunbathing on the rocks. (Yes, I wanted to take all the seals home with us.)
But we have a “land seal” in Gemma so I suppose she’ll do!
We did an amazing family hike around Jordan Pond (including our pup, who came with us) and surprisingly, everyone actually enjoyed experience! Not naming any names but we have done hikes where this is not the case…
We also went up to the peak of Cadillac Mountain, that was a drive, not a hike. Reminder that if you’re riding with someone how has a fear of heights, it might not be the best idea to have them driving.
(Looking at you, dad.) (Totally naming names here.)
After our trip, we started school a week later. To be clear, the boys started back, not me but I feel like it’s a WE type of event. A few weeks later, my parents who live with us for the summer went back home to Florida.
And now…
NOW…
NOW, I’m finally back into my ROUTINE. I enjoy the summer days but oh my word, there’s a lot of things I’m not in control of and that is a struggle for me.
I know and accept this about myself.
Welcome fall!