Friendships and Alpine Loop Shenanigans

the Alpine Loop in its winter glory

A few days after getting back from training camp in Phoenix and while still questioning my abilities to be a good friend to those I love, one of my favorite girls came to Utah for a visit and we got to spend some quality time together training but also just visiting and hanging out. The timing really was perfect: The in-laws were on a trip and we had the house to ourselves. Time to invite some friends over!

fun in the ~~sun~~ snow with Anne and Donna

Another friend suggested a snowshoe adventure (minus the snowshoes for me - I prefer micro spikes unless there is a ton of powder) and of course we were in! If it must be cold and snow, you might as well go out and play in it! As we all know: Friends, sun, fresh air, mountains, and some exercise can do wonders for a heavy heart and a restless mind. Thank you, ladies!

Smiles for miles!

I was really craving the proximity of a good friend and she couldn't have come at a better time.

Anne* was going through a rough patch in her life as well and I really enjoyed chatting with her until late into the night. Nothing like a good old sleep-over and some girls talk! And we made some plans for a get-together in Oregon later this year. And I am pretty sure it's actually going to happen. I can't wait!

*She is the one I first saw while peeing in the bushes on the side of the road up the canyon and then chased down, remember?

A few weeks later, I met up with my dear friends and college roommates, Jen and Mandy, just to go out to dinner and spend the evening in Salt Lake. We don't do this often but when we do, it's a blast!

And after a while I found peace in knowing that I am indeed a good friend to some. Maybe not to all and maybe not good enough for some but it will do.

More girls talk.

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