Snowboarding

Snowboarding was so much fun...I have to admit, I started to get a little frustrated as I can't turn very good.  I think Michael and Barry got a little bored because I only went down the easiest hills.  O'well, they got to go Monday and Tuesday too!  I was hoping to take some pictures, but decided that I will wait until I am a little better at it so I won't break it.  Also it was snowing like crazy and you really couldn't see much of the view which Michael keeps telling me is great!  Towards the end of the day we couldn't even see the top of the mountain on our way up the chairlift.  I was so focused on trying to get down the hill without falling that I probably wouldn't been able to look at the scenery anyway.

I still think that the worst part of snowboarding is getting off the chairlift.  I took several diggers, at least the workers got a little bit of entertainment.  Its so hard for me to keep my balance with only one foot strapped onto the board.  I was glad to notice that I wasn't the only beginner tho!  There were several other people who looked like me, struggling to get down the hill.  I was expecting to wake up this morning with big colorful bruises on my butt and hips.  I think I was on my butt more than standing.  I haven't noticed any bruising yet but I definetly feel bruised.  It's amazing how much more your muscles have to work.  I don't think I can make even one movement without hurting!  The sad thing...I only snowboarded for 4 hours. 

Hopefully the next time we go (which I hope is soon), I will be able to figure out how to get down the hill without landing on my butt so much!  I also have to find some boots that don't kill my feet next time we go.  My darn high arch is rather annoying,  within 10 minutes of getting my boots on, my foot was already numb.  I was told to try a different brand so I am crossing my fingers that I can find something that works for me.

On another note...I still haven't gotten around to making any Christmas cookies :(  My candy canes are still attempting to satisfy my sweet tooth (and some kisses I was planning on using for cookies).  My one day off this week I went skiing and by the time I get home from work I don't really feel like baking.  My goal is to get them done before Christmas Day when Michaels parents come out here.  I also have a huge stack of laundry to do...and I have to work this weekend so I doubt I will get too much done.

One nice thing about having to work this weekend...I get out of going to Michaels work party on Sunday.  I really wasn't looking forward to it!