(for those of you who don't know me, this is exactly what I look like)
I must confess, sometimes in life I can be quite an Eeyore ("oh bother"). So thank heavens I married an adventurous spirit. Thanks to him we took a lovely ski trip this week. The days before we go on these trips I always think- "oh bother, all the packing, all the ski clothes and equipment required, all the food shopping..." And I will also admit the first day on the slopes as I was suiting up and sweating over impossible buckles to close and unwieldy skis I thought again- "oh bother". My legs felt shaky and new on this first day back to the slopes and I was a little cranky about the freezing winds.
Day two is when I had my breakthrough. I got into the spirit. At the summit I was rewarded with a God's eye view of the world. Also a stop at the "Summit Cafe" for some warm hot chocolate was a treat. Half the skiers warming up along side me at the cafe appeared to be over 70, rosy cheeked and elated to be out on the mountain. (one older woman even appeared to have scoleosis and I'm not sure how she could ski, but she was full of joy to be up here). This is why you bother- its life. Also how often does at (now) 41 year old mother of a toddler get to experience the exhilaration of speed? What fun!
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