Day 132: Sun Dec 22nd - Recovery Day

Day On Hundred Thirty-two:  
Recovery day after a busy night.

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Yep.... that's me last night after a 'few' brown ales.   

Celebrated the evening at my employers company party.   Ate a bit (not enough), drank a bit (too much) and danced a bit.  The theme was casino night. I learned how to somewhat play roulette, though still quickly lost my chips.  It was a fun night.

Didn't fall asleep until 2:30am and woke up early. Needless to say, today's run was short and to the point. No pizazz. 


 

Day 131: Sat Dec 21st - HOLY ICICLE

Day One Hundred Thirty-one: 

HOLY ICICLE!!

 

Another mushy road run, but it was lightly snowing and peaceful.

I took some panoramic shots, but I didn't save them correctly.

Came back then shoveled and salted my property complex. 

Now I'm defrosting and sipping coffee thinking of all the Christmas shopping we still have left to do.

 

"It's the most wonderful time of the year...."

Day 130: Fri Dec 20th - Snow, Snow, Snow, Snow and more Snow

Day One Hundred Thirty:  
Snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow, snow.

Another quick run. Only a couple miles today as the roads were challenging. My ankles were wobbling in the pressed snow that would give under my feet slightly, making the roadway unstable. It was like running in frozen slushy hard packed thick sand. So after a couple miles, I decided to call it a day.

It was pretty outside however, and not overly cold. The roads were empty for the most part, perhaps people decided to chill out at home today or go into work late.

Good news!  The air is clean and clear! Love it!

Day 129: Thurs Dec 19th - Freezing Rain and Snow Bombs

Snapped a photo of the
mini snow bombs

Day One Hundred Twenty-nine: 

A single snowflake. Wish
I had a good close up. The detail
was beautiful.

Freezing rain, snow pellet bombs and 15 hour power outage...


Fun couple miles despite being pelted with mini snow bombs. They were coming down fast for several minutes, stinging my face and hands before slowing letting up and turning into heavy snow flakes. Traffic was crawling and the roads were in bad shape.
Unfortunately I was not able to post this yesterday. There was a pole fire down the road that knocked off power for the next 15 hours. It was restored late last night.
It's amazing how much we rely on electricity. Makes me thankful and appreciate the luxury we have with lights, heat, etc... and the power company who worked their butts off yesterday to fix the damaged areas affected by the big storm. Thank you!

Day 128: Wed Dec18th - Forgotten Photo

Day One Hundred Twenty-eight: 

Forgotten Photo

 

I forgot to take a photo this morning.  I found this funny post and decided to use it instead.



 

So true!

Day 127: Tues Dec 17th - Icicles

One Hundred Twenty-seven (million) Icicles....
 
They are everywhere. Hanging from trees, fenceposts, car pipes, bushes, mailboxes, telephone poles, houses, barns, windows and even noses (especially if you have a drippy one when you are outside in the bitter cold).  Funny enough,  these two particular icicles waved to me this morning as I was going by. The sunlight cresting over the mountains hit them just right sending a shimmer of light that bounced off my sunglasses and I quickly took notice. How they sparkled as they started melting. Which got me to thinking.... Icicles are another great reminder of impermanence. They grow, drip away, grow again and one day are gone.  All life and things around us are impermanent. Therefore we must remind ourselves to stop, take a deep breath and notice.

 
Listen. Smell. See. Taste. Appreciate. Enjoy. Love.
 
 
To do these things is to carry it with you, even when they are gone.
Like my icicle friends.

Day 126: Mon Dec 16th - Busy Day

One Hundred Twenty-six:  
Quick and easy morning.... busy day.

Christmas is coming too soon!  I'm sure that sentiment is shared by many people who are bustling around getting ready, baking, wrapping and a million other things while also trying to enjoy the holidays and focus on the beauty of the season.
Was a little stiff from my long run yesterday, so kept it short and sweet, taking it easy this morning.
Muscles were a little tight but otherwise felt good. 
Now back from errands I think I will throw on a holiday movie and start making my homemade mini-meatballs and other goodies to freeze.  I think I love cooking more than running! If only I had a magic fairy to clean my kitchen when I'm finished. I'm a messy cook!
Yum. 

Day 125: Sun Dec 15th - A Perfect Sunday Long Run

One Hundred Twenty-five: 

A perfect Sunday long run.

 

Frosty the snowman would have enjoyed this beautiful, sunny and cold day. The inversion, at least on the south end of the valley, let up a bit and the blue skies were nice to run under. The snow sparkled like millions of little diamonds. The solitude was peaceful. My fox friend scampered slowly across the snowy fields checking here and there, pouncing around and paying me no mind.  I started off  planning on my usual route, but nearly two hours later I found myself not wanting to stop running.  What better way to start off a Sunday morning. The sun, cool air, beautiful snow, fox, horses, a few dogs running around and quiet.  Afterwards a good breakfast, hot coffee and making homemade fudge with Siena and Izzy. I know I've said this before, but I love Sundays.

Day 124: Sat Dec 14th A Sweet Day

Day One Hundred Twenty-four: A Sweet Day

yuck.

Air quality is extremely poor. Run was good, though I think that the air is the reason the back of my throat is irritated.  Afterwards took Siena for her annual Christmas shopping w/Mama day. We first stopped at Starbucks to use the gift card I won at my work meeting / craft day yesterday.  Siena tried her first Gouda cheese, bacon and egg Starbucks breakfast sandwich. To say she loved it is an understatement. After a strong cup of Christmas brew black coffee we headed back to our favorite bakery and indulged in some yummy treats. Of course we didn't eat them all, just couldn't decide - hence the diverse selection.  Found ourselves lost in time at the neatest little antique / vintage shop with excellent prices called Needful Things. We had so much fun exploring the shop and came away with several fun necklaces, bracelets for Izzy, vintage colorful glass candy bowl and glasses that I love and other treasures. It was a fun day! 

Day 123: Fri Dec 13th - A Wheezy Day

Day One Hundred Twenty-three:

Friday the 13th

A Wheezy Day.

What a beautiful sight. The mountains so majestic..... Errrrrrrrr wait. You can't SEE the mountains.

There are mountains somewhere behind this photo as well.  Foggy, mucky.... Inversion

On a good note. I only have to work 1/2 a day and get to have some Holiday fun with co-workers. 

I thought this was funny. Though I am not the least bit superstitious.