Instead of the fancy, schmancy dinner to celebrate Valentine's Day, Nate thought of doing a something a little different. Snowboarding. It has been on my list for the last few years and with a beautiful 30 degree, sunny day and the Olympics to inspire us...we were off to Tyrol Basin. I had heard from a few people that the first day is pretty rough (I would agree). Even if you are a skier, getting use to being strapped to a big board took a little getting use to, beside the challenge of getting up, once down. We took a lesson (highly recommended) and after that hit the bunny hill. The learning curve is actually really steep. After just 2 hours we were both able to make our way slowly down the hill and even stop. Oh, don't get me wrong we are far from hitting the half pipe, and after my numerous falls, I am nursing a seriously sore tailbone, but I will definitely be trying it again. Watch out Shaun White.
Thru different times in my life I have made these "things to do and experience" lists. Some folks get a stressed out by 'lists' but I think of them as little challenging reminders. Mine have no time limits or guilt, just things I have a burning desire to see or experience. A bucket list I guess, although I am not a fan of that title. I have never been a big journal writer, but have always jotted down different goals, dreams, ideas. Just that simple task of putting pen to paper breathes a little life into them.
I recently found a list from 1995. I high five'd myself on the quantity of items I had crossed off (take a fencing class, learn about wine, skydive) and laughed at the ones I have now zero desire to fill, remembering, it is always my prerogative to change my mind. I tend to gravitate towards the repeat ones. If they have made it on a few lists...I really try to make it a reality. So, beside snowboarding.....seeing the aura borealis, windsurfing, swinging on trapeze, playing a song on my guitar and a flea market trip thru Paris are all on my short list. Maybe this year, maybe next, but the more it lingers in my head, the greater the desire to experience it. That is really all it is about for me....the experience.
4 comments:
ooh, snowboarding has been on my list since i can remember...probably as early as 9 years old? we've been saying we'll do it for quite some time now, but just haven't because of lack of proper clothing, money, etc etc etc. but i think we're finally at the point where we can do it! maybe i will surprise joe with a trip to tyrol this year yet. we'll see.
my list of other things:
+trip down the wisconsin river, via paddleboard.
+learn to play my guitar.
+learn to weld.
+buy a long board (this spring).
+learn to sew and knit (saying that forever).
I still rememeber the PAIN i was in after snowboarding for the first time. Blue butt. For reals!
Ive always wanted to try fencing too.
I've been snowboarding a handful of times and always enjoyed it but was never very good at it. Good for you! I've always wanted to try fencing too!
I'm so impressed! Snowboarding, I've heard, can be quite painful :)
I'm actually in the process of revising my list. Posts like this get me all inspired too.
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