Today I learned that although I may be able to push pumps that are heavier than me around a winery, run countless miles, and lift a decent amount of weight at the gym, I am only as strong as my weakest leg. That would be my left one.
Welcome back to the world of yoga and pilates. The last time I did either of these two classes seriously was during college. We used to go every Wednesday night before 10 cent wings and 25 cents beers at Brother's. I remember the first class--my legs were wobbly, and I could barely touch my toes. Fast forward six months later and I was a human pretzel.
Today I took a yoga pilates class (a blend of the two) at the gym and was reminded how out of shape I really am. My flexibility is so so, but I can barely balance on one leg. There are ropes and blocks and all these fancy gadgets now too. I made it through and am looking forward to my next attempt. Now I know how one of my close friends felt at her first yoga class. She even kung-fu kicked someone in the head behind her.
I WAS BORN WITH A SUITCASE IN MY HAND: ADVENTURES AROUND THE WORLD Becky Rochester would gladly live out of a suitcase if it meant she could see the world, and that is what she did and continues to do today. She has lived in WI, IL, PA, CA, OR, New Zealand and Australia. Working in different wineries and vineyards and now a brewery, she lives life to the fullest. Sometimes following her heart instead of her head put her in some difficult situations, but she wouldn't change a thing.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
New in town
How do you know you are new in town? For starters, you would know to expect snow when hiking in Bend in December. You see, even if there isn't snow down by your house, it doesn't mean there isn't snow 10 minutes away. As we pulled up to turn into Tumalo Falls the gate was down and locked. We decided to just go for it, so we parked and hiked down the road 2 1/3 miles to the trail head.
I live for adventure, so I was determined to see Tumalo Falls no matter what. No ice or snow was stopping this girl. The sun was shining. The air was fresh. The company was pleasant and entertaining. A few rolling down the windows (you know the motion you do when you almost fall?), but we finally made it. And what a sight it was.
Life is short, live it. Love is rare, grab it. Anger is bad, dump it. Fear is awful, face it. Memories are sweet. Cherish them...I certainly will cherish this one.
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| Brent at Tumalo Creek |
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| Brent & Nicole hiking through the snow |
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| Nicole & Chris |
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| Tumalo Falls |
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| Brent & I at Tumalo Falls |
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