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Fresh tracks, originally uploaded by enderMC.

Day 7: P, Annie and I made our way to Kirkwood on Saturday in a small break in the stormy weather we’ve been having the past week. We found moderate wind and blue skies when we got there which was great but the best thing of all were the fresh tracks we were able to make down some of the Cornice runs. I joyfully ate it 3 times in the deep powder on my first run down. Haha. Well worth it.

On a side note: Acuras in San Francisco are pretty unsafe places to leave valuables. The stock alarm – useless. Last week, I had to bid farewell to my little camera, my Timbuk2 bag, my laptop, my sunglasses, my old Ipod, my ski jacket, my CDs and my groceries. But at least I still have my car… so thanks for that and thanks for leaving my ski poles but I hate you for taking my animal crackers.

20080119-IMG_2830, originally uploaded by enderMC.

Day 5: Aileen, Thi and I hit the slopes at Kirkwood last Saturday. My fifth day of skiing felt good. The weather was great (a no-jacket day) but the snow was only mediocre (moderately icy). Groomed runs made for some nice high speed skiing but the bottom of the cornices felt like landing on concrete. Watching Nancy slide down an icy double black unable to stop was the highlight of my day. Oh and how could i forget: Henry and David’s synchronized stretching session.

Ahh.. It has been awhile since I wrote anything.  But since this is the first post of the new year, I feel like I should recap.  2007 was a great year:  skiing in whistler, listening to awesome bands at coachella, eating my way through japan, scuba diving in maui, running the sf half marathon, climbing in yosemite and thoroughly enjoying life in san francisco.  But there were also rough moments: a relationship ending and Bridget passing away.  But at least there are no regrets, just great memories.  I will classify 2007 as a transitional year for me: a year that was just plain fun.  I feel that this year, on the other hand, will be more transformational – perhaps a career change, grad school or fulfilling some lifelong dreams.  I can’t see what lies ahead but am excited to find out.

First half 2008 Goals:  travel (a lot), climb Mt. Shasta (ski descent?), sail more, ski a ton, learn to lead climb, read one book a month and enjoy my last year in San Francisco (for now).  =)