Initially I didn't think I would be able to make it as my fiance works out of town usually, and as a mom of two that lives away from family I didn't know what I would do with my children for 4 days on 2 days notice! That said, when I want something, I do whatever is in my power to get it. I ran around like a crazy lady trying to arrange it. Lucky for me I have the worlds MOST AMAZING friends, Lana, and Alicia, and they bailed me out and took turns babysitting them, and then my fiance took Saturday night off to cover that day. Since I had planned to book through airmiles and I couldn't book until last minute there ended up being no flights left to Calgary so I was forced to DRIVE. It's about 10 hours from where I am!
I left early Thursday morning! It was soooo long but to be honest, it was so awesome to get out on the road just me and my fancy new Nissan suv! I LOVE road tripping by myself. Lots of time to think and jam!
I am such a girl. I totally forgot to get gas in white court and realized that I didn't have enough to get to the next check stop and had to backtrack 20 minutes to get gas. OMG. I felt so dumb. OOPS.
When I got to Calgary I was SO excited! I booked a fancy room at the Delta Bow West, right downtown! I highly recommend it. The restaurant and bar downstairs was so nice and YUMMY, and they even had a grande piano player, AND a full Starbucks in the lobby (which was like heaven to this coffee connoisseur). I met Amanda and Brian at the Core, after parking my vehicle in the HSBC underground parking, which took us 5 blocks in the wrong direction (AND back) to later find. Country peeps in the City, that's how we roll.
The meeting with Jeff was awesome, just listening mostly for me, but I learnt so much! Since I want this to be my career I am so grateful I had the opportunity to meet him!
On Saturday morning we went to the live workout at the Telus Convention Centre, it was SO exciting! Such an amazing experience! If you ever get the opportunity to attend a live Beachbody workout DO IT! The success stories at the beginning actually brought me to tears, specifically Travis Kucheran's. Follow him on Facebook. He is one of the most inspirational people I have had the pleasure of listening to. He used to be a homeless alcoholic, and now, only a few years later, a top diamond coach. Beachbody changed his life. His story is incredible. It spoke to me so much, as someone who personally struggles with alcohol moderation. After the success story speeches it was announced that if you find a golden ticket you get to meet Autumn! And guess who found one?! That's right, this gal. :D What a GORGEOUS woman!
Saturday after lunch with the team, Amanda, Brian, Steph and I went shopping downtown. Then they left and I went to walk back to my hotel, when I realized I DROPPED MY MASTERCARD OUT OF MY POCKET SOMEWHERE. Omg. I hope my fiance isn't reading this right now. Then, after backtracking to find it (and luckily I did) my phone died. No more GPS. Just a girl alone downtown in a city she's never been, trying to find her way back to her hotel. The adventures I find myself in. I ended up walking and chatting with a nice lady (who had no idea where I needed to go), then woila! I looked up and there was my hotel. Phew. I survived. Dumb luck.
That night we got all dolled up and went for dinner, and then went to Standard night club with some amazing ladies, handed out some business cards, then headed back to my cozy hotel bed to sleep in before my LONG journey home Sunday afternoon. I didn't get home until 11pm that night.
Thank you Beachbody, and an even bigger thank you to Amanda, for convincing me to take a risk. A couple months ago I wouldn't have imagined my life today. Already building some amazing connections and friendships, and an amazing adventure under my belt! Can't wait to see where this business takes me next.
xoxoxo
Steph
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