I have survived the wildfires of Bella Coola and made my way back to Vancouver.

A summer full of fun and adventure as always. Moved west of denman, blessed my best friend at her wedding, apart of a major wildfire, visited schoolmate Katie in Seattle who i hadn't seen in a year(ish), found a beautiful studio for massaging.



Now recently back from a month visit in Bella Coola. Went home to massage and take care of the house and dogs while Mom went on vacation. Some beautiful weather, days in the yard, floating in the river, and watching a million movies i would never pay for in the city. The easy breezy usual summer time fun was interrupted by a huge lightening storm striking up multiple wild fires throughout our Valley, causing some to evacuate and our only road out of town to be closed. There was a great community initiative and i am even more proud to say I am from Bella Coola.





I have committed to the next 6 months at the studio for massage, and settling into my west of denman neighbourhood quite nicely. Next adventures, Pink concert in Seattle, Surf Trip to Costa Rica, and HeliSki season in Bella Coola. I am struggling but adjusting and appreciating the new life i have, where I am my own boss. I have inconsistent schedules but the freedom to live and work on my own terms trumps all obstacles.

First Month In

When I arrived in Vancouver, for the first time ever it didn't feel like home. Perhaps because i knew i wasn't staying and that i had no "home" anymore. Got to see my loverly brother right away and then started making the rounds. So missed you peeps. I knew i had made the right decision, even if it was influenced a bit by my bank account, to go back to Bella Coola, take some time out and then set up shop.



It's been 1 month since my first official massage! Taken place in the room set up in mom's place here in beautiful Bella Coola.



Spent the first part of the month, just relaxing, sleeping, playing with the dogs, deciding on wall colours and making dinners for mom. I was an enjoyable break and great to not be rushed into setting up work. We did lots of painting in the house and the room, did flyers,brochures and additional business cards from the gift of Aprils ( Moo for your own photo business cards), and finished the website www.lotuseffectmassage.com




I also was contacted to do massages for the heli skiing groups at the Coast Mountain Lodge, it is on a sign up basis but its a great gig for starting out.



Though I have the time to be busier and could use more moola I am pretty impressed with my first month. I've already learned so much from each client that makes me feel its hard to grow tired of this job, there is always something new or someone new to keep you on your toes.

I was asked to work my first "spa" party. Set up the table in one of their kids rooms, and massaged from 630-1030. had a blast. never bored, but a little tired once I actually sat down at the end. Had that endorphin rush to still enjoy it afterwards.

Sometimes I second guess that I should be so happy in doing this work, or the pay I get , or just being happy with a few massages. But quickly getting out of that train of thought.

That's the update for now. Still growing and learning. Next plan to get back to Vancouver and set up shop there. Keep ya posted.

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