To my fellow Washington pale-faces: (ya that’s right I’m using a term from Twilight)
Multiple times I have been approached by guests either on a beach walk or during a fitness class and have been told that “darlin’ now you have very pale and fare skin.” I want to fire back “yeah lady like I didn’t know I’m pasty but thank you for pointing it out.” But I politely smile and say “yes, well I am from Seattle, Washington where we get sun about 3 days out of the year.” This makes them laugh and respond “oh yes, well if you’re from Washington that explains it. And doesn’t it rain a lot up there so far north?” Yes, yes it does.
On that note, I am loving the sunshine down here. It did rain last night for the first time since I’ve been here (a whole 5 days) but during the days it’s been sunny and hot! We spend about half the day inside and half outside doing different activities always remaining active.
I have gotten to participate in numerous fitness classes including Zumba, belly dancing, water fitness, resistance band training, cardio kick boxing, cardio tennis, Pilates, and many more. Some of these classes are super easy for me in terms of a cardio workout but I continually remind myself that this time is not for me. I’ve already witnessed guests enjoying exercising now more than they ever have in their lives. Watching them smile and having a blast while being physically active is a spectacular experience. Two men joined a fitness studio full of women in a Zumba class this afternoon and were just having a great time. We couldn’t stop laughing while we all tripped over ourselves trying to keep up with our Latina instructor who had a noodle for a body.
Every single individual here has a story. A story of why they are here and like everyone else, experiences that have molded them into the person they are today. I’ve met people from all over the country/world who have shared amazing information with me and the other interns. They look up to us for support and guidance; I can’t express enough the satisfaction I feel when I have pushed them just a little further during an exercise and get to see the excitement on their faces that they accomplished something new. An enthusiastic high-five and a statement like “you did great! Nice hustle!” goes a long way with some of the guests here. You can tell that you made a difference in their day and maybe in their journey to living a stronger and healthier life.
Interns are in charge of leading SUNRISE and afternoon beach walks. That’s right. Not only am I up before sunrise, but I’m dressed, beautified, and have driven to the beach BEFORE the sun as come up. I have posted some photos from the sunrise beach walk myself and the other interns lead yesterday morning. Watching the sun rise over the ocean is truly spectacular. The girls who have already been here for their 4 months and are leaving this weekend say that the beauty still takes their breath away. Also, down here they don’t call jellyfish, jellyfish. They are better known as jelly-blobs. So I have posted a photo of a jelly-blob as well. Jelly-blobs are conveniently located all over the hard sand like land mines; blobbed everywhere.
That’s all for now, I must try to get some sleep before another long day tomorrow. I love and miss you all.
More to come…
Multiple times I have been approached by guests either on a beach walk or during a fitness class and have been told that “darlin’ now you have very pale and fare skin.” I want to fire back “yeah lady like I didn’t know I’m pasty but thank you for pointing it out.” But I politely smile and say “yes, well I am from Seattle, Washington where we get sun about 3 days out of the year.” This makes them laugh and respond “oh yes, well if you’re from Washington that explains it. And doesn’t it rain a lot up there so far north?” Yes, yes it does.
On that note, I am loving the sunshine down here. It did rain last night for the first time since I’ve been here (a whole 5 days) but during the days it’s been sunny and hot! We spend about half the day inside and half outside doing different activities always remaining active.
I have gotten to participate in numerous fitness classes including Zumba, belly dancing, water fitness, resistance band training, cardio kick boxing, cardio tennis, Pilates, and many more. Some of these classes are super easy for me in terms of a cardio workout but I continually remind myself that this time is not for me. I’ve already witnessed guests enjoying exercising now more than they ever have in their lives. Watching them smile and having a blast while being physically active is a spectacular experience. Two men joined a fitness studio full of women in a Zumba class this afternoon and were just having a great time. We couldn’t stop laughing while we all tripped over ourselves trying to keep up with our Latina instructor who had a noodle for a body.
Every single individual here has a story. A story of why they are here and like everyone else, experiences that have molded them into the person they are today. I’ve met people from all over the country/world who have shared amazing information with me and the other interns. They look up to us for support and guidance; I can’t express enough the satisfaction I feel when I have pushed them just a little further during an exercise and get to see the excitement on their faces that they accomplished something new. An enthusiastic high-five and a statement like “you did great! Nice hustle!” goes a long way with some of the guests here. You can tell that you made a difference in their day and maybe in their journey to living a stronger and healthier life.
Interns are in charge of leading SUNRISE and afternoon beach walks. That’s right. Not only am I up before sunrise, but I’m dressed, beautified, and have driven to the beach BEFORE the sun as come up. I have posted some photos from the sunrise beach walk myself and the other interns lead yesterday morning. Watching the sun rise over the ocean is truly spectacular. The girls who have already been here for their 4 months and are leaving this weekend say that the beauty still takes their breath away. Also, down here they don’t call jellyfish, jellyfish. They are better known as jelly-blobs. So I have posted a photo of a jelly-blob as well. Jelly-blobs are conveniently located all over the hard sand like land mines; blobbed everywhere.
That’s all for now, I must try to get some sleep before another long day tomorrow. I love and miss you all.
More to come…
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