Despite my freshly-made 2018 goals, January passed slowly as I struggled to find my "purpose." It is clear that I do not fare well with too much time on my hands--I find meaning and satisfaction in the hustle bustle of a relatively busy life. When I wasn't at the pharmacy or gym, I could usually be found with my nose in a book or progressing through my online nutrition class. I also landed my first "regular" client as a dog walker: Yogi, the happy-go-lucky labradoodle.
The weather continued to fluctuate one day to the next.
On a particularly warm day (65°F), my neighbor, Alexa, and I hiked through Boulder territory. The Gregory Canyon Trail clocks in at 1.1 miles with ~900' of elevation gain. The first stretch runs through a dense canopy of vegetation alongside Gregory Creek. As the trail ascends, it opens up and becomes rocky. Green Mountain can be viewed to the north, with the plains to the east. In the summer, Gregory Canyon is home to an impressive array of wildflowers and wildlife--especially songbirds.
The trail levels out near the top, ultimately leading to the Realization Point Trailhead. From here, you can turn around or create various loop options. We hiked on a bit further, but ended up getting turned around--it's easy to get lost in the Boulder trail network if you're not careful! Eventually, however, we made it back to the trailhead to complete a 6-mile hike.
On a cooler afternoon, Anna and I went ice skating on Evergreen Lake. Spectacularly situated among ponderosa pine-covered mountains, the 8.5-acre stretch of ice includes 11 pond hockey rinks and a large public skating rink. It is the world's largest Zamboni-groomed outdoor ice rink!
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