This past weekend, Nick and I took a little get-a-way weekend to Chrystal Mountain. We hit the slopes on Saturday and had such a great time! The skies were clear most of the day allowing scenic views from the top. 
As the day progressed, I noticed Nick becoming more and more jovial. I have always known him to love the great outdoors, but it really hit me on Saturday: This man was made to be on a mountain, doing something...anything active. He seems to be at his best. I don't know if it is the fresh air, the activity, the freedom from the daily grind or a combination of all of those, but I do know that I will be much more proactive in getting us up there...anywhere. 
As the day progressed, I noticed Nick becoming more and more jovial. I have always known him to love the great outdoors, but it really hit me on Saturday: This man was made to be on a mountain, doing something...anything active. He seems to be at his best. I don't know if it is the fresh air, the activity, the freedom from the daily grind or a combination of all of those, but I do know that I will be much more proactive in getting us up there...anywhere. When we got back to the cabin, mom had a simmering pot of delicious beef stew...the perfect hot dish to fill an empty belly. After dinner we played three very intense games of Taboo (rotating partners) then snuggled up on the couch to watch a movie. It was the perfect way to live a weekend...play hard then rest hard. 
As a side note, Nick surprised me with a ski helmet prior to our departure. I have never skied with a helmet before, so once I had it I began to wonder why the heck not. For the following reasons:
1. You are going down a hill on wooden sticks at 30 mph with trees and people all around
2. It is so much warmer!
I welcomed the gift and encourage any of you who ski to get a helmet if you don't have one yet.
We also took our new Subaru on the trek to give her a test run. She was a champ...she drives smooth as butter! 
2 comments:
I agree that helmets are great! As a novice snowboarder, I find it improves my abilities by a degree too because I'm not all tensed up worrying about how hard I'm going to hit my head if I catch an edge.
Looks like it was a really fun trip!
Looks like you two had fun. I didn't know you two got a new car. I've never skied before but I would use a helmet, but then again I ride my bike with one so I know why one should use them.... Have a great day!!
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