Inside The Polished Apple

JULY!!! — all CAPS!!!   Yes! July! Can you tell I am super excited! July is one of our busiest months down at Elan and in Bowness. Here is the “not to be missed” list: Stampede Parade in Bowness! July 6th, come join us for the 30th annual Bowness Stampede Parade. Pop in for an entrainment before AND after Josephene heads off to the West Coast Trail. She is sure to have a great adventure, help us send her off and welcome her back. Bowness is hosting Movie In The Park at the BCA. July 27th, fun starts in the evening around 7ish with the movie starting about 9:30. Dress warm for after the sun goes down. Doctor Rob’s Birthday!!! If you can guess the date in one try, I’ll give you $10 off your next massage!!! See the front desk to enter for rules. That should get you started. Oh and stampede and pancakes and cowboy hats. But you already know all that boring stuff. ~ Scott

For those following along at home... On June 20 th  I completed my 180 Day challenge-from Winter Solstice to Summer Solstice, I counted down the days until I turned 45 and prepped for my hike of the West Coast Trail in early July. My challenge was to stretch myself daily whether physically, mentally or emotionally. I tracked it with my inchy board so I would have a visual celebration and reminder. While my challenges were nothing of what I expected back in December, I do have a sense of preparation for starting this new season of summer and tackle-ing my hike ahead. The challenge is now complete which means I next have a birthday to celebrate, and then an amazing hike to enjoy just days later. All of it is more then I can digest in the moment and is also a huge accomplishment that I am immensely proud of. And community has supported me along the way! From my 180 Day Challenge Facebook group, to our office community, and all of the groups that surround myself, our family