Rambling.

So Ross and I went hiking this morning. It was still a bit wet in some spots because it's Spring (!), but it was warm and dry and all of those things I love about Colorado. I set my watch for 40 minutes up (Ross decided to run, I decided he had lost his mind) and began at a brisk, but steady pace to the top. I didn't make it all the way to the top because I forgot water (totally outsider move, but we had originally planned on going to Red Rocks but it seems the whole of the other 49 states were there). It seemed the small panic in the back of my mind only contributed to my thurst. I ran all the way down. I'm usually too cautious to do it, but something came loose inside today and I just went for it. You run at this really fast pace where it takes little effort from your lungs. You muscles and their memory and balance do all the work and it's like running on a different planet. On my up I was focusing so closely on the trail that I didn't see the herd of 10 or so deer right in front of me. They are super fat this year. Usually they look really thin to me, but the zoning failures of Denver seems to be working in their favor.

On a break, I stopped at this point of overlook where you can see well into the Rockies as well as all of Denver. I literally rolled my eyes and said, "Well, shit". I am really going to miss this place. Only people from other states and the few kids I know that live and breath skiing actually ski. Most people don't realize this. I'm very much a summer Coloradan. The sun, the hiking, the running, the mountains, the river... I much prefer it when it's warm. I liked Nashville just fine... I dunno, maybe it's the humidity.

I'm so happy to be home. I love Frontier Airlines. I have made it a rule to only go to places where Forntier or Jet Blue fly. I don't seem to be very limited on this. They let me hop on an early flight home (I mean, I got the job on the first interview, so I was just wasting money). So after getting in wayyyy early (7 am), the rain and cold kept us inside, a blessing as I needed the rest. I'm also glad to be eating my own food again. It's crazy, someone on 3FC made a thread about that very thing (funny what happens when you put something out there in the world, it actually shows up sometimes). Aside from the ridiuclously inappropriate amount of Jack Daniels the first 2 nights, I was pretty good. But aside from the salads and fresh fruit, it just wasn't the same. I think it's because I had zero part in the process of preparing my food. I find chopping and sauteing (sp?), and deciding what goes with what very calming. I guess it's the involvment of creating something out of many parts. Maybe it's because I eat a lot of fruit and vegetables and I'm attracted to the pretty colors.... at this point....