* 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 .

The New Galls Have Arrived, Claire & Courtney!

Hey all , I cannot believe I am about to say this but I SADLY have 3 more working days here at The Oaks ! ! !   Leading 3 more hikes , teaching 3 more fitness classes & working with the front desk for remainder of my time here - I will soon be turning the tables over to the lovely Courtney & Claire  . . . .  The newest interns for the next 3 months =]

Who would have thought that 71 days would just fly by so quickly . . . .  I sure didn't think it would !  Well since I do have a few days left I will begin to say my "see you laters" to the employees who work here as this may not be the last time they see me !  Who knows where I will be within the next year or so , or even living . . .  or WORKING !  I may just end up in SUNNY CALIFORNIA . . .  Only time will tell as I progress throughout the remainder of my studies at Plattsburgh State.

On a quick side note , my brother Ben spent the last 3 days with me in Ojai !  We had a great time with one another and had our selves a VERY busy schedule , so I may add .   DAY ONE we biked for 40 miles around Ojai and down  to Ventura Beach ( and back ) , DAY TWO we went on a private hike w / a GREAT GROUP OF GUESTS from The Oaks to the Matilija  Canyon : Hot & Cold Springs , & DAY THREE we tackled Santa Barbara by the horns during the night time ! YeeeHaaaa

Well there you have it a quick post before I hit the sheets , good night " blog watchers " & THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE POSITIVE FEEDBACK =]

( The picture posted above is a highlight from this week . . . . NINJA STYLE )

A Long Way From Long Island

Take a look at the article that was written about me here at The Oaks !  This article was written by Christine Denney, the head chef here at the spa =]

Click on the photo above to make it larger to read .