There's nothing like the cleanliness of the snow. So pure. Makes the streets so quiet and calm.
The muddy snow that is left over after it melts a bit, isn't as nice, but as long as the temperatures stay under zero, it still looks like whipped cream that is covering everything. Like frosting on a cake.
We went skiing a few times already, once in the middle of the week and once for a weekend in Austria at Rob's grandma's. It was so much fun, I get better and enjoy it more and more every time. It's also really good sports.
Here are a few pics from the first time we went skiing this season:
that's me! look how amazing the view is
me next to a snow blower(which is probably out of work this winter)
more amazing views.It's so nice to ski down the hill and stop sometimes just for a quick look at the view. You breath in, breath out, and just enjoy that moment, that specific moment.
Skiing, you don't thing about anything. Your mind is a total blank. You just think about this moment you live- this second you need to ski down and look around and make sure you come down safe. You think about the white snow, the nice weather (when it's nice) and the bad weather (when it sucks). You think about the next turn you'll take, and then the next slope you'll choose. You think about your body, you think about the view, you think about today and now. Nothing else. It's so liberating. You feel so free of all the things that usually tie you down.
I feel the same doing Yoga sometimes, but not for such a long intensive time. Doing Yoga I can be relaxed and think about nothing else, for maybe half an hour. Skiing- you think about nothing else- for the whole day.
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I got a flight ticket to Israel in May- going alone this time, and can't wait to be there- with no plans but to see my family and friends! only 3 months to go.
That's it for now, going to bed, really tired after a weekend of skiing and a day of work,
will try to write again soon!
Skiing, you don't thing about anything. Your mind is a total blank. You just think about this moment you live- this second you need to ski down and look around and make sure you come down safe. You think about the white snow, the nice weather (when it's nice) and the bad weather (when it sucks). You think about the next turn you'll take, and then the next slope you'll choose. You think about your body, you think about the view, you think about today and now. Nothing else. It's so liberating. You feel so free of all the things that usually tie you down.
I feel the same doing Yoga sometimes, but not for such a long intensive time. Doing Yoga I can be relaxed and think about nothing else, for maybe half an hour. Skiing- you think about nothing else- for the whole day.
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I got a flight ticket to Israel in May- going alone this time, and can't wait to be there- with no plans but to see my family and friends! only 3 months to go.
That's it for now, going to bed, really tired after a weekend of skiing and a day of work,
will try to write again soon!
2 comments:
I so agree with you about ski! Its amazing, I forget how cold and windy it is and just focus on skiing. Love it!
But you're so brave doing downhil skiing! Here my bf is teaching me cross country ski which is Norway's national sport, its not as easy as it seems... but easier than downhill! I once tried downhill and it was too scary for me (my dad is a fanatic so he wanted me to learn some).
Here we just walk 10mins to the forest to ski, very nearby. and everyone ski here, small kids and old people- everybody looks like a pro except me, I look like quazimodo trying to ski... Ah well.
Gorgeous photos, I love winter wonderlands! (I really enjoy this winter, its snowing like crazy now.)
Hope you get to ski many more times this year! Good luck & enjoy! :)
Hey May!
believe me, I know how hard it is to cross country ski! I don't think I'll ever try it again... was sooooo hard physically...
anyway, down hill skiing is scary, but it's something you learn to deal with. it's a real challenge learning it so late in life, but it's still fun once you get the hang of it!
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