Friends! It’s been ages since I hosted Open Post. I’ve missed you all, because Open Post is my absolute favourite of the week – a chance for everyone to catch up and share what’s been going on in their lives.
I’ve got so much to tell you, so I’m glad we’re catching up. You see – last month, I took advantage of the fact that uni doesn’t start back until March, and booked myself some flights to Canada for an extended holiday.
I was largely planning to bum around hostels and hang out with my brother, who lives in Vancouver. But I ended up at a ski resort called Big White, which is just about ridiculously perfect, as far as ski resorts go.
Think: no crowds and loads of snow. Many hot tubs to soothe weary muscles, and many, many lovely ski-resorty people.
While here, I’ve:
– Gained a ski instructors’ qualification, which is a definite tick off the bucket list;
– Eaten more burgers than I care to admit;
– Skied a double black diamond run named “The Cliff”, which really says it all about how spectacularly terrifying it is;
– Did an avalanche course and terrified myself even more;
– Attempted to learn how to snowboard;
– Spent far too much time in hot tubs;
– Hiked into the backcountry and conquered my own mountain (ignore the Canadian flag, I didn’t have access to an Australian one);
– Bought just about all of Sephora. Yaaaaay Sephora.
Sadly, it’s back to reality next week. While I’m excited to get back to a place where fresh vegetables are readily accessible, I’ll miss this place; it’s crazy how much a major life change can teach you about yourself, especially when said major life changes involve scary experiences.
What’s going on in your world?
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had to laugh Nat, i am currently living in Canada and have expereinced a few particular experiences you have! namely eating WAYYYYY too many burgers (Canadian food is not very healthy for you but oh so tasty!) and the fact that a surprising (and uncomfortable) amount of canadians don't really pay attention to global news!
I am starting uni in early March. I am really excited but still pretty scared since I just finished school. Next week is the beginning of a new job as a disability support worker, so also exciting and scared as well. But I am on my way to getting fitter which is really good.