At Peace For a Day
It's getting hard to stay positive these days. The media is hammering us with "crisis" after "meltdown", after "tragedy", after "scandal" and so much crime reporting that is seems like we live in a lawless country. But life is getting a little harder and some of my friends have lost their jobs. But I do have hope in our new President.
I worry about my friends and family and am worrying a little bit about my self these days. I have been working really, really hard lately and sometimes question whether it will pay off. I like working hard but sometimes I wonder how much personal life I'm sacrificing. I just wish I could see into the future, will this pay off. Should I zig, zag or stay the course?
I think why I love skiing and being in the mountains so much is that all the stress and grind just fades away. It had been just over a month since the last time I had gone skiing. A personal record for me, as I can't recall the last time I've gone so long during a winter season without going to the mountains. It's my release, it balances me out.
I went up to Crystal and had the best day. It was blue sky, fresh groomers and boot deep powder in South backcountry. I went up with my roommate Mark and friend Jane. We got up early and were in the parking lot before 9 am. The conditions and the view couldn't have been better. You could see Baker, Adams, Hood, Helens, and big ol' Rainier.
I was at peace for the day. I also hiked the backcountry three times and tired myself out. Took the fight out of the dawg one could say. Exercise is so good for the mind, I need to get back to it on a regular basis.
There's only a month and a half left of the season and I am still too busy to enjoy it like I used to. But I'm going to get back on track, skiing at least every weekend. It's too important to my overall mental health. Here's a shot of Jane traversing out of the North Backcountry. North wasn't nearly as good as South. I kind of enjoy the traversing although it's not a favorable for snowboarders.
Well, now it's back to more work than I can get done, stress and worrying about the economy.