So, had a glorious day of skiing at Sun Peaks yesterday. This was the view that we had - amazing, isn't it? I had a lot of fun skiing in the trees - not something that I'm used to doing at all. Been skiing since I was 3, but rarely off the groomed runs. I must say that skiing off the beaten path is a bit addictive - scooting in and out of bunches of snow laden trees, not knowing what is under that jump that you are about to take - kind of scary, but also exhilarating. I definitely don't look pretty trying to carve turns in the powder, but I am starting to get the hang of it, taking more risks and going faster. If I go skiing more than twice a year, I might even begin to look decent!
I know, I know - not doing a very good job of modeling this blog thing - I ask my writing class to blog twice a week and then I slack off for more than a month! What kind of teacher am I?!! Well - a busy one!!So, let's back up a bit. Had a fabulous Christmas holiday. Went home to Clearwater to hang out with my family for 3 days. Ate a ton of food, played some games, went skiing a couple of times and had the best day sledding - ever!! Skidoos rock!! Then I drove fantically to Vancouver with my fingers crossed - hoping that customs would let me on the plane without my passport - don't ask!!! (Well, if you want to know - come ask me!) Anyway, made it onto the plane - must have been the smile that I flashed at the check point - and was met at the airport in Mexico, by my tall, charming friend Leah (she's the one in the middle).
Leah found us an awesome apartment for the week - living the high life, I tell you. It was right in the main square of Ixtapa - huge veranda, giant king sized bed and designer granite bathroom with a fabulous soaker tub that had a window overlooking the square. Of course there was a small catch - we were right across from a club that had live music playing from 11:30pm - til 3am each night!! Seriously!! Let me tell you, if you are tired enough, you CAN fall asleep to salsa music!
Eileen (friend on the right) and her family arrived 2 days after me and we all had a great 10 days hanging out on the beach, playing cricket on the sand, frolicking in the waves, eating shrimp tacos and drinking margaritas - all except the kids -no margaritas for them!
Ok, this is getting long and out of hand. To make a long story short, got a great tan, had a wonderful time catching up with old and dear friends and have already started planning our next rendevous - hello NY!
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I was just getting out of the shower, thinking about what I was going to wear for punk day at school, when the phone rang. I always panic when the phone rings early in the morning - I immediately think that something bad has occurred. Anyway, I ran downstairs soaking wet and gingerly picked up the receiver. My instincts were correct - bad news - no school :( Apparently the building was flooded and closed for the day.
olidays in Ixtapa, Mexico. Doesn't it look fabulous? Can't wait to get on that plane and fly away to a land of sun and sand. Although I have lived in Mexico, I have never been to Ixtapa before. Should be fun exploring a new part of the world.
I'm meeting some good friends there - haven't seen them for 2 years, so am really looking forward to hanging out, catching up and making new memories.
Mmmm - Mexican food - enchiladas, tostadas, fresh mangos and papaya - maybe I'll spend my entire week in the restaurants!
Hopefully my passport arrives in time - just applied last week. I'm really cutting it close - if it doesn't get here, I'll be spending the 10 days in snow instead of sand! Keep your fingers crossed that I can get out of the country. :)
Had a fun drive home, though. Made up for the lack of shopping! Sure love to motor in my Rav. Sunny day, dry roads and rockin tunes - what more could I ask for? Been thinking about a new car lately - but after such a great drive yesterday, I think I'll wait a bit longer.
Staff party last night - We started off playing a couple of games of volleyball. We played one bounce - it took me about half a game to figure it out! I found it hard to wrap my head around the fact that I could let the ball hit the floor. In the end I decided to just play the regular way - way too confusing for me!! Anyway, it was a really fun game - ask Mrs. Mann about it.
Took some city girls up to the Jesmond lookout last weekend - poor Mich and Amanda thought that we were taking them to the ends of the earth! They were pretty impressed with the views - as was I - and by Kelly's fancy truck that practically drives itself! We saw a couple of deer and a whole bunch of grouse - no bears, though. 
