"Enjoy the little things in life, because someday you will realize they were the big things." -Unknown Taking a girls trip is something I have wanted to do for a while, but with so many mom friends it is super hard to get one set up. So, when my friend Kirsten decided to have a weekend away for her bachelorette party I leaped at the opportunity. This weekend I spent 3 days in Estes Park with Kirsten and her people and it was AMAZING!
I enjoyed the camaraderie of spending time with girls. We ate, played games, enjoyed nature and a few cold beers. Prior to the weekend I had met a couple of the girls going, but I didn't actually know any well. I really enjoyed meeting people who were new--I don't often do this but this group of ladies were so kind, fun, thoughtful, and inspiring in how they interact with the world. It was lovely. One part of the weekend that particularly was fun for me was going on a hike that required some climbing. Now, I wish I could say that I am athletic or in shape, but that is not currently a reality. So, when the girls said they wanted to do the Lily Lake Ridge, I was worried. Could I do it? Could I keep up? Would I embarrass myself? I didn't know and I want to hide. But, then I remembered, that I can do anything I try if I give myself permission to be imperfect. So up the hill we went and it was AWESOME! The view of the lake was spectacular but it paled to the sense of accomplishment I had at finishing something I did not think I could do. During the trip, two other items on my list magically manifested themselves. First, the house we rented had a HUGE yard with chairs out by the River. We spent both evening sitting out under the stars. Being so far from the city turned into a great opportunity to enjoy the Milky Way in its full glory. A couple of years ago I started doing a light pollution PBL with my students to look at how to improve our view of the night sky. This weekend I was reminded of why this matters so much. It was stunning, it reminded me of just how small I am in the scope of the universe, and just how beautiful God's creation truly is. During the first night of the trip, we were lucky enough to see the Perseus-Aurigid complex shower. We saw 15 or 20 shooting stars and it was so fun! I loved it! It took me back to my childhood when looking up at the sky was one of my favorite pastimes. It fed my soul and my heart! (PS--this picture is NOT mine!)
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AuthorAlmost 40 and tired of the treadmill, I am going to LIVE each day as a new adventure while finishing todo items on my life list. Mom, wife, teacher, geek! Archives
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