One for the road.

There is something that makes me a better person. That brings me home, makes me laugh. It centres me, focuses me, lets me take risks, feel like I am living big. Living full out. It takes me to the middle of mountains so humbling that it is next to impossible not to be inspired. My heart beats a little fast in anticipation, my muscles remember their tasks like the summer months never existed. My feet itch to get boot into binding. My mouth can't help but smile. Even at the thought of it.

Skiing.

And ever summer, usually before I even realize summer is here, the ski movie trailers come out and I know the count down has started. Sorry fair weather friends, I'll give you till the end of August then... pray for snow.