What a great weekend!  T and I took off Friday morning and took backroads to Williston where we stayed the night.  We visited areas that I had never been to, took a few wrong turns, had some great road trip snacks (seriously, its all about the snacks!) and relaxed once we hit our hotel.

Saturday we tried to sleep in but it was a no-go!  We ate. fueled up the truck (got some more snacks!) and went to the Fort Union Rendezvous...which is a primitive pioneer camping excursion for die hards and a fun observation for us "not so much" diehards to ser how they did it back in the day!  It wasnt as large of an event as we'd thought it would be.  It was fun though. All in all, we were there from 9am to noon. We left and went to Fort Buford, drove and explored in to Montana and surrounding areas of Williston before heading to supper at my niece Wendi's home.  It was great to spend some time with her and husband Ryan.

Today, up and out by 8am!  We drove the North Unit of the Teddy Roosevelt National Park! Gorgeous!  We also decided to drive down to Medora and explore there and drive the South Unit.  Not as picturesque as the North but certainly beautiful on its own right.  After a picnic lunch, we set out for home.

It was relaxing, fun  and exactly what was needed to recharge the batteries!

Fort Union

The Missouri running through the North Unit

People really do show their true colors eventually. 

There are people that will keep you close and in their pocket to gain knowledge and ask favors of you when it's to their benefit.  But ohhh, you're hard pressed to obtain info or ask for a favor from them.   QuidProQuo is a one way street with them and it's in your direction.They'll sell you out in a heartbeat or throw you under the bus in order to shine like a rose.

The Narcicist is my personal favorite.  No matter the conversation, the topic always turns back to them...how they could've (did or can) do it better than anyone can possible imagine.   If it's not their idea, why even bother.  It's all about them and they'll inform you of that every chance they can.

The Dictator....not much to say here.  They're the micromanager and the control freak.  You literally cannot move without permission to do so.

The Pleaser or Goldenchild, they will do everything in their power to shine brightly like a diamond.  They'll jump and ask you how high.

The Manipulator.This one is like a bit tricky.   They'll work their asses off when they feel like it....or they don't.   No happy medium here. They spend more time trying to get out of work than actually doing it. 

And please don't get me started on cellphone usage.  Doesn't anyone have work ethics and integrity anymore?

Today was a movement day and it felt great!  For once my body was firing on all cylinders (I think that's a car reference to running great!) Lol.  

I was up at 6 am (couldn't sleep in if my life depended on it!), had some coffee on my patio, read a little bit then decided I needed to move.  My trusted two-wheeled steed and I headed out before it got too hot and did a short ride of 5 miles.  It was just enough to get the blood pumping and legs moving.  I could've stayed out all day but had plans for today.  More movement!   I did a build class at 11am and a base class at 12pm  followed by teaching Yoga at 1pm and teaching a recovery and relaxation class at 2pm.  I feel energized and accomplished!  I have a philosophy of "use it or lose it"...and while I can still use it, I'm going to.  I don't know what tomorrow brings, so I'm doing what I can today.   

The yoga student who suffered a tragic fall (TBI and subderal hematoma) in my class 6 weeks ago (she passed out and fell backwards 😢) came to the recovery and relaxation class today.  It sure was good to see her back!  She is still experiencing dizziness so doing Yoga is still out of the question for now.  Regardless, it did my heart good to see her in front of me. 

It's 1530 and I'm outside relaxing on my patio.  The sky is cloudy, it's 87 and thunder rolls all around me; it's rather calming.  I should take advantage of the post gym energy, but maybe I'll just relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the brewing storms; they carry their own magic and energy.