Certified Personal Fitness Trainer: Success!

After a long & tedious year of studying I have finally gained my title of being a certified personal fitness trainer . I can no longer be hard on myself about getting this certification because the hard work finally paid off .  Now to move on to the next thing because this little lady is checking this right off of her  to - do list !

Hmmmm what to tackle next  : ]

California Internship Makes Plattsburgh State's Home Page!

As of this past week my internship at The Oaks has been broadcasted on my college website : www.plattsburgh.edu for all to see =]
(( Click the link provided here then click on the homepage ))

It feels VERY rewarding to have the support from so many people about what I have a STRONG passion for in life !  Not only do I have the support from my family , friends & co - workers , but the faculty & staff members here at Plattsburgh State as well .  Sharing an experience such as this with those interested in wanting to make a name for themselves is something every person should shrive for .  Not many individuals have the confidence to speak in front of a crowd of people , so I myself would like to help encourage those interested.  Having such a strong character trait such as this will not only enhance your personality & public speaking skills , but it will make yourself more marketable to the work force !

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH AGAIN & YES anything is possible !

Be Positive - Stay Determined & always put your best foot forward at all times .

Wolfpack !

Well , week three of classes has finally come to a close & a numerous amount of mileage has been racked up in these legs thus far .   Tomorrow morning my team & I will be traveling to Middlebury , Vermont for our first away cross country meet of the season .  We have been training super hard & we are definitely ready for what this season has in store for us ! !

At the close of last week our coach had mentioned to us that he would be leaving us due to another job offer this week . . . .  It came by COMPLETE SURPRISE to all of us & many were heart broken .   Emotions were at it's highest peak but thankfully we had our assistant track coach to fill his shoes for this season !   Just because we have lost a very important aspect of our team , does not mean we have not learned anything from the years before or aren't capable of moving on . . . Both the men & woman's squads are on a mission this year and that is to prove to our selves we DO have the self motivation to compete fiercely with our season as we anticipated to !  All this means now is that we have more of a hunger for competition & to dedicate this season to our Coach John Lynch in honor of all of his hard work and dedication for our team throughout the years !

Tomorrow as we begin to line up as a squad on the starting line , a few thoughts will be running through our minds . . .   THANK YOU LYNCH FOR WHAT YOU HAVE MADE US TODAY - THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK & DEDICATION - & MOST OF ALL THANK YOU FOR SHOWING US THAT ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE WHEN YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO IT !   Progression is key . . .

"For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack.''

A Long Way From.... California

Good Morning all '

So it is day two of this HORRIBLE weather & man . . . . What's a girl gotta do to get some pleasant sunshine & warmth around here ! ?  As titled from a previous post & the article that a coworker from The Oaks wrote about me , " A Long Way From Long Island "  I decided to turn the tables a bit and reflect how California has impacted me for the better .  As I sit here with my pumpkin spice coffee and begin to reflect my thoughts on how I have grown . . . I became very aware that this past summer was a HUGE turning point in my life.  For many reasons than just one -

Working as an intern at The Oaks allowed myself to grow mentally , spiritually , & without a doubt MUSCULARITY because of the numerous hours I set forth towards teaching - leading hikes - running - etc . . .  Because of this I have been able to make stronger connections with myself to truly understand what my purpose in life is . . . . & that is to inform - educate - and motivate those who are in need to focus on what should be a huge factor in their lives .  Which should be their health & well-being , and more importantly how to better connect with themselves to live a positive - regret free life style .  Because of this strong connection , clients I may work with or friends / family members I may provide advice to will start to hold their heads up a little higher than usual knowing they are making positive & rewarding changes within their lifestyle .

In addition to my recent posts , I will continue to provide some more photos from my trip knowing that some may be curious as to what my 1800 plus photos may consist of .   On that note , I look forward to teaching my first ZUMBA class here at the college for the Fall 2011 semester on Thursday night as last school year's classes were such a great SUCCESS =]  Ciao

"....Back to school. To prove to Dada I am not a fool."

Happy back to school week !   Well as I mentioned before , I promised to continue my blog through out my time here at Plattsburgh State.  Hopefully your interests will continue to follow as I'll discuss fitness & wellness and how it plays a role into my life . . . .  and into my career as well !  Working at The Oaks this summer has been a TREMENDOUS confidence booster to help enhance my complex knowledge of fitness training & running an actual business as well .  During my senior year I will be working at the fitness center here on campus as a supervisor , will be teaching ZUMBA and Total Body Blast classes , compete in my final seasons of cross country & track , & oh yeah taking 18 credits worth of classes !

I'm not quiet sure as to what my main emphases will be for this next chapter of the blog ,  so please any ideas would be great !  I'm sure most of you can relate to the hectic schedules we may come across through out our lives . . . . So a few things I would like to emphases is be sure to take care of your health , manage your time properly , & allow your self to have some down time away from the ciaos we encounter! G'Night xo

* The Top 10 *

Hey all !  Well as most of you may know - my internship finally came to an end this week. . . . sadly .  I just would like to thank EVERYONE who made this experience for me eventful , special ,  & of course MEMORABLE !  I have learned many new tools for my toolbox , and I look forward to sharing them with everyone once I am back in Plattsburgh !  I returned to Long Island Wednesday afternoon & let me tell you I DO NOT MISS THIS HORRIBLE HUMIDITY one bit !  But as promised from my last post , here are my TOP 10 HIGHLIGHTS FROM MY INTERNSHIP =]

1.  Power outage in all of Ojai, Guests flip out as they were watching the season finale of The Bachelor & the power shuts down .
2.  Hiking to the HOLLYWOOD sign & going to LA INK =]
3.  The smell of ALL of the citrus fruits growing in the town .
4.  THE AMAZINGLY HEALTHY MEALS served at The Oaks !
5.  The Oaks guests & EMPLOYEES .
6.  Six Flags , Universal Studios , MUSCLE BEACH , Ventura County Fair , etc
7.  Having my photos taken for a NEW & UP COMING SHOW on the Oxygen Network called , Love Scouts .
8.  Learning new routines for classes
9. Ben comes to visit! Exploring the Matilija Canyons to the Hot and Cold Springs & almost getting ran over by an old man on the bike path . . . HEADS UP ! ! ! !
10.  LAST BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST, the true beauty that the state of California carries !  From the
mountains , to the chic boutique stores ,  & the smiling faces of every person you pass while walking through town !

[ This list can totally continue past 10 & it was even hard to just list 10 ]

Well there you have it . . . . now to continue with yet another adventure . . . . SENIOR YEAR OF COLLEGE !   Stay posted as I will continue to share information about fitness & wellness , and share the life of a wild and crazy runner as she tackles all obstacles she faces ( school , work , personal training , teaching , competing in her last year of XC & track , etc . . . )  <3

"Closing Time, Open All Doors & Let You Out Into The World"

Stay tuned for my TOP 10 HIGHLIGHTS from working here at The Oaks this summer . . . .  As I begin to pack my things, say my "see you later's", & gather my last minute photos as I head back to the east coast with a bang!


. . . . every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end .