Thanksgiving weekend is almost over.. passing largely without incident. I started the woodstove yesterday, now the house is cozy and carries a faint smell of pine smoke. The snow on the patio is mostly gone, and the peaks are showing rock again. I took the telemarks up to the north side of the mountains on Thursday and found 8 inches of snow to ski. I went all afternoon, following random trails, sometimes going through the woods, climbing for several hours. Going back was easy; with skins stripped I could coast most of the way back to the car.
Wednesday I ended up working most of the day to make up for coworkers who left for the holiday. I didn’t mind, since I’ve been taking so much time off recently, and the afternoon passed quickly. Went to Outback for dinner with a friend and had a very pleasant evening. Thursday was pretty quiet, I slept in ‘til 7:30 then had a productive morning of homework. I went out for an early lunch then spent the afternoon skiing. I got up early Friday and went to a few stores—I wasn’t there at opening time—but didn’t see anything too convincing. I did get a free pass for the Nordic center, but they didn’t have any cheap metal-edged BC skis, so I walked out without buying anything. Met a friend for coffee and chatted the morning away in a coffee shop. I don’t do this often enough; too busy, too committed, too productivist.
On communication, my partner in an accounting class and I are able to carry out full conversations without either party knowing what the other is saying. During lecture I’ll get a thought, turn to her and share it, or she’ll tell me something that I don’t understand. We both smile, the feeling of successful communication is mutual. Neither has a clue what the other has said. The lecture goes on.
Today was spent wrapping up homework projects, writing letters, and writing application essays for scholarships and other opportunities. This is an ongoing process, and one I am surely getting better at.
The fire is getting low, it’s getting dark, and I need to venture out for a meal somewhere. Adios, all my fine friends, may you carry the Thanksgiving spirit with you always!