February Update

So it has been a while since my last post. I am trying to recall everything that has happened since the 14th. I have been staying busy with school. On Monday I finished up one of my classes that was only eight weeks long. I am looking forward to putting more energy into my other classes. Today was my last day at my first clinical facility. I am excited to move onto something new with more learning opportunities. So enough about school.

We had the annual Eagle Fire Department Awards Banquet on the 20th. It was really great to see some people I haven't seen since last summer.

This past Thursday Mike and I went to Bogus Basin for our almost weekly day of skiing. The snow report looked good, but words can't describe how incredible the skiing was. There was at least 10 inches of fresh, light, fluffy powder. In other areas there was over 10 inches. We skied until our legs couldn't do another lunge. A funny side note......we were skiing under chair 3, where everyone can watch you and we both got so wrapped up in our turns that we didn't see each other until the last second when Mike slammed into me. I turned to see his eyes right before it happened and the only thing I could think of was, please don't break my shoulder! I shook it off and we were off for more turns.

Last weekend was pretty boring. I worked Friday and Saturday, 12+ hours each day. By Sunday I was wiped and was ready to chill out and do some homework. I even took a little time to be lazy and watch Anne of Avonlea on PBS. I have always loved the Anne of Green Gables series and enjoy it when PBS airs them during their fundraisers.

The dogs are doing well. They are spunky and keep making us laugh. Lately Beck and Cassius have been playing with each other on a daily basis. They are a good pair, but we really enjoy watching them play. It may sound ugly but they are having a great time.
They keep me in check and are good motivators for me. I decided to run a 1/2 marathon in May and decided while I was at it to train for my second marathon in September. They have been good about training with me. I have a hard time blowing off a run when Cassius stares me down or paces the house with boredom. Beck follows me around if she notices I am chaning into workout clothes. She will literally sit on top of me while I am trying to put on my running shoes. She won't let me forget to bring her along. The border collie in her comes out and she starts herding me around the house.
So there is the update from February. Hopefully March won't be so skimpy for posts.