finally got it

after an unsuccessful attempt at skiing, i decided to pick up snowboarding last winter. we've been up to the mountain about 3 times this winter and the last time we went out i was so frustrated and physically hurting that i left feeling like i was really stupid for trying to pick up such a demanding sport so late in the game. (although i'm only 27, it seems like these sorts of things should be learned while your body is still able to recover quickly - i'm about 20 years late on that).

however, i set a goal for myself that i would make it down the easy slope without falling down. this weekend i made it down 4 times in a row - didn't fall once.