Update on my life

[amalthia]

Everything is going well in my neck of the woods. The biggest event/change is that I've began taking downhill skiing lessons. Today I went on my own to the beginner hill in Anchorage called Hilltop. A rather boring hill according to just about everyone, but it's perfect for me, since I'm still working on turns, controlling my speed, and stopping. The hardest part is having the courage to just go.

My sense of self preservation has had 32 years to develop. It's tough not to be scared of seriously injuring myself or hurting someone else when I look down the hill.

I did look up some stats and it looks like the odds of dying while skiing are rather slim, especially since I'm not doing tricks on skis. My main concern I think is hurting my knees. I love walking, swimming, hiking, and not being in pain. Having said all that downhill skiing is exciting and fun.

I'm currently on Lesson 3 and plan to stay there until the instructor says I'm ready for Lesson 4, though I suspect I may hold myself back until I feel comfortable with my skill level. I don't want to go further up the mountain until I've truly mastered the basics.

In fandom news: I'm really enjoying Teen Wolf and all the marvel related fandoms. I look forward to season3 starting, but don't want to get my hopes up too high. I feel burned by Supernatural changing it's tone after season 2. The show is still okay but it's not the show I fell in love with.

I'm also enjoying Once Upon a Time, Downton Abbey, and Young Justice. I'm watching Arrow but it's not "can't miss TV" for me.

Yesterday, I saw "The Impossible" with nev_longbottom and I was on the edge of my seat. Salon did a review that explained some of my conflicting feelings about the movie being told from the pov of the tourists, however I will say Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor did a great job. The oldest son also knocked it out of the ballpark. I had a hard time falling asleep last night because I couldn't get the movie images out of my head.

Conventions this year: I plan to attend Escapade and I look forward to seeing my friends there and hopefully make some new friends. :)

Comments

[garryowen]

Lady, you are brave. You won't get me on those fucking things. Cross-country, I will do, but downhill... I salute you.

Wish I could go to Escapade! I look forward to your report.

[fayance]

I've only ever skiied once and that was ages (decades!) ago; if I tried now I'd kill myself, ha! Looking good, girl!

[grey853]

Go, you! I can't even skate much less ski. Be careful on those slopes.

Looks like you're having a good time, though, and that's what counts.

[calystarose]

*bounce* Can't wait to see you at Escapade and go you! re: skiing. I never learned and I always wished I had. :D

I share your concerns re: Teen Wolf. I need to ratchet my expectations back down a few notches.

[amalthia]

I'll have to remember to make a report! :) Downhill is fun but no lie rather scary too but for me that's the part that makes it fun. :)

[amalthia]

Man, I don't know anyone from Texas that knows how to ski...it's not exactly a Texas sport. But it looks like I'm going to be in Alaska for a long time and lets face if you have to be outside in the cold skiing downhill is a lot more fun than hiking. :)

I also can't wait to see you at Escapade!!! Is Dee going to be there too???

[amalthia]

I'm having a good time. I'm taking this in baby steps and I think that helps. I'll be super careful. I don't even want to think about how much it would cost if I broke my leg or something.

[amalthia]

I'm sure you'd do fine. There are a lot of adults taking ski lessons. :) I think the lessons are very important. I meet some people who are going up the hill with zero lessons and I think that's when people hurt themselves. Plus I've heard that many people drink and ski...I'm baffled by this because you really need your wits when you're going down the slope at high speeds and need to navigate around other people.

[delibby]

Squeee!!!!!!

Do you already have your plane tickets to CA?

Any time you're going to Escapade, flying into Vegas is an option for you. The Vegas group drives over Thursday, leaving in the morning, and drives back Monday getting to Vegas in the evening. Anytime it's cheaper and you can spare the time, you're welcome to ride with us. This year we've got 3 ppl fying in to ride with the two locals and we'll take two cars.

[amalthia]

I do have my plane ticket already but next year I'll see what I can find. Normally the connection flight lands in Seattle and from there goes to LAX or Burbank in this years case.

Sounds like a lot more fun doing the road trip. :)