#hiiking

TGIF Freunde! Es war eine ganz schön harte Woche mit Diät, täglichem Sportprogramm und einem neuen Gewinnspiel jeden Tag! Aber auch diese Woche ist geschafft, die ersten Fortschritte sind gemacht und am Wochenende wird es dann Gewinner hageln ohne Ende. Wie Ihr vielleicht schon gemerkt habt, habe ich es bei meinem Mega-Programm noch nicht geschafft, die bisherigen Gewinner zu veröffentlichen. In…

I recently went on a date with a guy where we were talking about past relationships. Whenever I go out with someone new I want to make sure they are here to date me and not just see me naked, so often I ask what it is they are looking for. “I’m not sure” is a totally acceptable answer, i just am not looking for “I’m hoping to keep things casual”. ANYWAY -- 

So this date was going well. We had gone hiking and were sitting up at the peak overlooking a beautiful lake and the far off Adirondack mountains and just learning about each other. He mentioned he had just gotten out of a long term relationships a few months ago and was new the the dating world. I told him that I had also just gotten out of a relationship and that he had left the same way they all have, after 3 months.

This boy looked and me and laughed, “oh like a 90 day trial period and then he wanted to return the product”. I smiled, an actual genuine smile. “exactly”. 

I hadn’t planned on telling him why we broke up but it came out anyway. That “not enough time” excuse. “That’s bullshit” he said to me, “he just didn’t like you and was trying to not hurt your feelings”. I laughed and said “I told him that exact thing and he played it off like he just didn’t have time for anyone” “What a jerk” he said to me.  As we hiked down the mountain we laughed and talked about how his dogs little legs were going to give out and how he’d have to carry him the rest of the way. We got a little caught in an afternoon thunderstorm but danced right on through it. We talked about the age difference -5 years- how he’s basically an old man and was in high school when the Motorola Razor flip phone was popular and how I had just started 6th grade. He told me my dimples were cute. “Everyone says they’re cute but I hate them” I replied to his comment. “I hated mine too” He said “but then some cute girl told me she liked them and I re thought it”. I couldn’t help but blush. I mean his dimples ARE cute. Some people just have a face for them, i don’t think I do but hey, maybe I’ll rethink it. 

When we got down the mountain we hung out in the parking lot for a while just talking. His doggo was ready for a nap and kept falling asleep on the grass next to us. He didn’t kiss me on this date. He didn’t try to hold my hand or put his arm around me when we were at the top of the mountain. “ I hope we can do this again soon” he told me as he picked up his sleepy pup to head to his car. “Yeah, me too”. 

When I got home from the date I had a text waiting that said “I know I should have kissed you so I hope you’re willing to give me a second chance. Dinner Thursday?” “Definitely. I even promise that when I’m not all sweaty from hiking I actually look cute” 

“You couldn’t have looked any cuter than you did today. I can’t wait (:” 

I am a city girl through and through. I mean sure I go camping, but only if there are bathrooms, none of that pooping in the woods and burying it like an animal. So until recently, I didn't really think there was anything in Vancouver outside of the urban area in which I live. Little did I know, there was a whole world of adventures outside of my bubble.

I met people a while back who live in North Van and began heading out there more often. Yes, I was slightly hesitant for the 1hr 1/2 bus ride that goes both ways to get out there and back, but it's definitely worth it.

I must admit that my latest trip "up North" was maybe a little odd and hippie for some people, usually myself included, but it was a great time. We decided to go on a hike through the Baden/Powell trail, one of many trails that North Van has and try and find Mushrooms to pick.

The trip mostly involved me being petrified of slipping and falling. Oh, and a walk back that involved a staircase rivalling the one at wreck beach, which killed my legs and made me want to collapse and die, but it did have gorgeous scenery. 

With a river running alongside the trail, the sound of rushing water gave the walk a calming and meditative effect. There was the perfect amount of chill in the air. Just enough so that I wouldn't get hot during the hike, but not too much that I would want to curl up in a ball under a million blankets with a cup of tea, although I do like the sound of that option now.

We found a lot of cool looking mushrooms and fungi, although none were edible. It was a great activity, taking advantage of Vancouver's natural beauty and while spending no cash! (always a bonus in my books)