Many of you may remember my friend Marissa's unfortunate hiking experience last year. Well, I had the opportunity to go on that same hike with some friends awhile ago. Needless to say, I went to the bathroom before we left. Never let it be said that I don't learn from my other's mistakes.
But, before I tell you about this latest adventure, I need to explain a few things. First of all, you need to understand my definition of "hike". So, if everyone would please open their copy of "The World According to Melissa" to page 245. Let's see... ah... yes! Here it is...
hike - verb - mindless wandering while eating snacks
I like to stop and look at flowers. Check out crazy bugs. And, of course, eat while I go. Another thing you need to know about this hike - all of the gals I went with are runners and are in fantastic shape. (Technically, I'm in shape too. Round is a shape.)
Anyway, I had gotten up early, dressed comfortably and then loaded my backpack full of snacks. My good friend Shannan was our lovely driver and away we went. Chatting, laughing, and me, totally expecting to "hike" in my own special way.
So, you can imagine my surprise when we get to the trail head and I hear the one of the gals say, "Let's see how good of a workout we can get here!"
Anyway, I had gotten up early, dressed comfortably and then loaded my backpack full of snacks. My good friend Shannan was our lovely driver and away we went. Chatting, laughing, and me, totally expecting to "hike" in my own special way.
So, you can imagine my surprise when we get to the trail head and I hear the one of the gals say, "Let's see how good of a workout we can get here!"
Wait.
WHAT?
They weren't there to "hike", they were there to race up the canyon! Everyone took off at a pace that Olympic sprinters would envy. And I brought up the rear... huffing and puffing. After awhile I asked for a break so I could eat a snack. I was feeling a bit dizzy... which may have been from lack of food (most of my family has some sort of blood sugar problem) or lack of oxygen. Either way - I needed to rest for a minute. The other gals weren't even winded. Not in the slightest.
I was a little embarrassed at making everyone stop for a little while, but it was either have them stop and wait, or I could pass out and then they'd have to carry me back to the car. Which, of course, wouldn't have been embarrassing AT ALL.
But, after awhile, I got my second wind and started to feel less self conscious about myself and I really enjoyed the last part of the hike. Too bad I had been a crying whiner for the first half... well, a breathless, dizzy, crying whiner.
And the best part? I didn't get a sliver in my butt! WOOHOO!! (Don't know what I'm talking about? Go read Marissa's account and it will all become clear...)
The End
(What? You were looking for a moral? Some life lesson learned about persevering or having a good attitude or loving who you are no matter how awesome everyone else around you is? Well, too bad. I got nothing... I'm just grateful to be splinterless!)
I was a little embarrassed at making everyone stop for a little while, but it was either have them stop and wait, or I could pass out and then they'd have to carry me back to the car. Which, of course, wouldn't have been embarrassing AT ALL.
But, after awhile, I got my second wind and started to feel less self conscious about myself and I really enjoyed the last part of the hike. Too bad I had been a crying whiner for the first half... well, a breathless, dizzy, crying whiner.
And the best part? I didn't get a sliver in my butt! WOOHOO!! (Don't know what I'm talking about? Go read Marissa's account and it will all become clear...)
The End
(What? You were looking for a moral? Some life lesson learned about persevering or having a good attitude or loving who you are no matter how awesome everyone else around you is? Well, too bad. I got nothing... I'm just grateful to be splinterless!)
