Up North Adventures Day 1

Over the weekend Bill, my brother Geoffrey, his girlfriend Brittany, and I all went up north to Petoskey, MI. We drove up on Saturday and spent the day exploring Petoskey. On Sunday we headed to Boyne Highlands, where we hit the slopes. Brittany is from Petoskey, so she gave us the official tour.

After we checked into the hotel our first stop was Johan's.

According to Brittany they have the most truly ooly gourmet doughnuts. I have to say, I agree. Bill and I bought 3, with the idea of just taking a bite or two of each one, but probably not finishing all of them. Well, next thing you know, they were all gone.

Since we were all full on doughnuts we headed to downtown Petoskey to browse the shops and walk off the sugar high. The downtown strip ranged from cute boutiques full of clothing, tea, candy, jam, and winter wear.

Once we were feeling hungry again we headed over to City Park Grill.

We finished the night up with a few drinks at the Side Door, turning in early for our big day tomorrow on the slopes.

Hot Yoga

When Bill and I moved to NYC I had to forgo a couple of personal training sessions I had purchased as a package to get in shape for our wedding. Since I have been traveling back and forth I have often thought I should finish them out while I'm there, but to scared to make the call because I know how hard they make you work. Well last week I took the plunge and jumped back into getting healthy, and with that came a hot yoga class too.

I have often thought about trying a hot yoga class, but to hesitant due to the heat. My physical fitness routine was non existent and enough was enough. I decided I shouldn't judge unless I had first hand experience so I gave it a try, and happy to say I was pleasantly wrong. What an enjoyable experience I had.

My friend joined me and we went to The Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse in Grand Rapids, MI.

I can't believe how much it loosened me up, and I believe it was because of the heat. It also helped relieve some stress. The room was 95 degrees, but it wasn't like in your face, sauna kind of heat. It was more like, "well it's hot in here and it is going to make me sweat, but I'm not miserable."

Surprised to admit I think I would go again.

Have you tried hot yoga? What did you think? If you have been thinking about giving it a try I would definitely encourage you to try it out!