Sorry for neglecting you, my precious minions. It’s been a long week and a half. I was very sick and then moved from Vancouver to Revelstoke, BC. Have a few days of skiing under my belt already, and looking forward to fresh snow! Heaps of it! In a similar vein (by which I mean similarly white and fluffy), here is Snoop Dogg making mashed potatoes on Martha Stewart, high as a kite. Deeeee-licious.
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Why is the answer to the question of “How are you doing?” or “Hey! What’s up?” always so deferential? “Fine - you?” or “Not much!” are the customary responses, even if things are not fine, or there is a lot that’s up. To be fair, I don’t want to hear a depressing diatribe when I ask those questions - does anyone actually ask expecting to get one? It would be nice to hear honesty though (albeit coupled with brevity).
Today an old friend said “So, what’s new?” and I instantly responded with “Not much. What about you?”
Then I paused.
“Actually,” I typed [haha...I love the digital age!], “Everything is new!” Because really, why the hell not. [No bold though - Facebook chat really lacks heart]
It gave the convo a whole new feel. It was fun. Everything really is new - I just handed in my letter of resignation at work, and am in the throes of packing/moving/getting ready/getting excited about moving to Revelstoke, BC to ski for the winter with Simon Wex and John Brodie.
The letter was no SW work of art though - too bad.
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I went to a really well-shot ski movie called “Hand Cut” last night. It was made by two guys — kids, really (both 22, I think?) — who only used a helicopter once during filming (though obviously there’s something to be said for expensive, crazily-shot ski movies too). They hiked for the rest of the shots. I love that dedication! The whole movie was essentially about how amazing it is to earn your turns.
Anyway, we started chatting up the guys who made the film (well, actually it was John who got that ball rolling talking to their pretty friend) and they (along with that very cool friend of theirs who lives in Vancouver) snagged a bunch of beers and came over to our place for an impromptu party. Today is a bit of a struggle at work, but what a fun night! It was completely dominated by skiing. We watched some ski vids and talked snow all night. Good company, definitely. A friend of mine has a sticker that says “my best vacation is your worst nightmare” on a box of climbing gear, but that’s such a great mantra (sidenote–my main skis this year are Volkl Mantras, so even using the word ‘mantra’ makes me giggle). It’s true though — the idea of a multi-day backcountry ski trip makes me lightheaded with excitement, while for most people it sounds absolutely, punishingly awful.
Anyway, check out the trailer. Some of the snow looks absolutely fantastic. Big, big lines.
Tags: revelstoke, skiing, sweetgrass productions
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I’m in need of an alpine code name for this winter. Something suitably hardcore for ski season. *snicker*
Please leave any and all solid gold suggestions in the comments.
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