Bar Hopping ... On Skiis???????

Well, I did something I never did before and found a new passion. I have been telling you that I need a new sport or form of exercise to do in the winter. Running in the snow is hard and cold. Joe bought used cross country skis this summer. Friday nite we tried them out. I have tried it in the past and knew that it is a workout. So we bundle up for a nite of skiing and bar hopping. Three local bars in two in a half miles, that shouldn't be bad? Well started to get going only to find out that we had on one too many layers of clothes. Thanks to mom and dad and my new thermal gear for running. We were sweating in no time. By living on a main drag, we were forced to stay over on the bumpy gravel area until we hit the town. Sludge and rock salt not so good for skiing. But once we got our groove, we were moving and shaking. We had our favorite running music in our ears but that was quickly lost for I couldn't hear a word Joe was saying too me. And what a beautiful nite, the snow was still falling gently from the sky. There was a sense of peace in the air. No need for music tonite.

Hit the first bar and the people were dumb founded in what they saw. It was great. We met one of Joe's friend there and we were quick to pass off one of our last layers, for him to tote in the car. After a totty, we were off to the next which was a little less than a mile away. Joe was starting to experience a blister at this point. Me-I was doing great. I was so wrapped up that I was working out and doing something fun with the one I love. This is something that binds Joe and I. One of those things that is important to me is also equally important to him. We both worked hard to where we are. Weight will always be a constant issue in our lives. If one slips I hope the other pulls back.

Stopping in for number two and than off again. The next bar was less than a half mile away. Meeting up with Joe's friend again. It definitely was not about drinking tonite, I was more thirsty for water than mix drink.

That was great fun. Entertainment for the night and exercise to boot. Never in a million years would I think I would do that. Learning that exercise can be fun. Enjoying my life and what has become of it. Thank God that he let me go through instead of around. Realizing that patience does pay off. Remembering all my reasons, seasons, and lifetimes. Grateful for all. Knowing that THEY all served their purpose. Grateful for all. The GOOD, the BAD, and ugly. All a part of my journey. Grateful for all. Hoping that they too are on their journey.

New blanket of snow this morning and I need the paper. Only four miles to 7-11, and back hmmm.