Chicago-go-go

The last week in October, I had the opportunity to head to Chicago for work. We attended a Corporate Wellness conference. It was a great networking opportunity as well as a great conference. We heard speeches from many companies that are offering corporate wellness programs, as well as great speakers who have done very well in the entrepreneur world. I have learned so much this past year being in management and continue to learn daily how to run a business, be a great leader as well as be a great employee. We got to hear from Bill Rancic (GREAT SPEAKER), GOOGLE, Proctor and Gamble, the winner from the biggest loser season 2, Dr. Rey 90210(more to come about this man), Hewlett Packard and so many more. It's exciting to see what other companies are doing for their wellness program, and to see we are actually keeping up with these big wig wellness programs. I work in the wellness industry and provide coaching to more than 250 clients per month. I have changed HUNDREDS of lives by helping them alter their lifestyle habits. It's the best feeling in the world seeing someone so happy that they have been able to change a significant thing in their life.

This is Jenny, my boss(who I love) and I on the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower, a.k.a the Sears Tower. It is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. It was pretty crazy to see how big of a city Chicago is and to step out into this glass box that over looks roads, buildings and people.

We went to the Weber Grill restaurant the first night we got to Chicago. Yummy, salmon! A man's dream to have a grill that big.

Uno's first restaurant, known for their Chicago Deep Dish Pizza. It was so cute!

So funny story! Jenny and I had scheduled a shuttle service to and from the airport through a service that partnered with our conference. For our "shuttle" ride back to the airport, they pick us up in a white stretch limo. It was pretty hilarious! We could not stop laughing. It was just the two of us in this huge ol' limo to the airport. It was a pretty fun ride though. We had the most random experiences that happened on this trip!

So at this conference, whoever marketed the conference was super smart in having the conference have 4 different names. The pro of this was targeting different populations in the health and wellness field, which it most definitely did. Medical Tourism was one division of the conference. Well, apparently Dr. Rey 90210, shown above is heavily involved in medical tourism. Jenny and I had ZERO idea who this guy was until he kept talking about himself and how famous he was and we finally googled him. He was a hilarious, blunt, straightforward, colorful character. He was super intriguing yet so disrespectful. Come to find out he is actually LDS. He has some associations to Utah and was in LOVE with Jenny and I when he found out we were from Utah. He seriously would chase us down every time he saw us roaming around the conference. It was the highlight and joke of our whole trip! Thanks Dr.Rey for making us have a great laugh!

The city was so different and awesome from Salt Lake. There were so many high rises, lights, action, entertainment and people going on all the time. I loved and wouldn't mind taking another trip back there.

Next year's conference is already set for South Florida, and we CAN NOT WAIT!

100 Miles

I saw a post on Facebook about someone wanting to run a 100 miles in the month of October. She challenged others to do it and it was the perfect opportunity for me to get my butt back in gear. The last two weeks of September I really slacked on exercising and really needed some BIG motivation. I am so excited to say I accomplished my goal of 100 miles. October was not an easy month to choose to exercise 5-6 times a week, but it really proved to me that if I really have the drive and passion I can accomplish my goals. I had a business trip to Chicago(more to come on that) that was 4 days long, the last week of the month. In order to meet my mileage, I had to run 2 days 5 miles each. That was a challenge, but I succeed. I work with individuals every single day in setting goals and coaching them to strive to change their lifestyle and sometimes I forget to set my own personal goals. This was a great goal to work towards and I can't wait for my next challenge!

Happy Halloweeeeen!

Boston LOVED his first Halloween trick or treating. He Loves to be outside so he was in heaven when he could roam around for a good 30 minutes. I was a bit worried, he wasn't going to be happy about keeping his costume on, but he didn't even notice once I told him we were going outside. I love the stage he is at right now, and love how excited he gets for the little things. I am so excited for the other holidays to spend with Boston and our family.

FALL

I went and took some pictures of Boston at Thanksgiving Point. We accidentally "trespassed" and the security guard started driving towards. Hey, the things you will do for a cute picture with a "good girl," as Boston would call the horse. I just love FALL.