1. I left Texas for Nevada and started work at Great Basin National Park in May.
2. I bought a cute, new outfit.
3. Drove 70 miles, one way, to Ely for grocery shopping. Didn't leave town without stopping at the drug store for a fabulous chocolate malt.
4. I passed an emotional kidney stone in June and, eh-hem, lost a bit of weight. Still feeling the after-effects and trying (rather unsuccessfully) to put the weight back on.
5. I attended my first ger warming. Later in July, attended my first ger sleep-over.
6. Bought new running shoes and began training for the Outer Banks Marathon. I've run 206 miles in training thus far; only 227 to go, and then 26.2 for the race itself.
7. Speaking of miles, my car rolled over 100,000 miles. Way to go Little Car!
8. Visited Adam in mid-July in Provo. Went through Timpanogos Cave for research/comparison purposes. I might be a little biased, but I think Lehman Caves is much cooler.
9. Attended the Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City and saw "The Music Man" and "Noises Off!" I love the theatre! I'm heading to Cedar next week to see "Dial M for Murder".
10. I sugared the hair off my legs (and other body parts). Don't worry, it hurt more than I was expecting.
11. Gave a countless number of cave tours and hiked a lot of miles in the alpine area in the park. Sang "Don't Fence Me In" at every campfire program I gave.
12. Made a flashlight holder for a belt for a co-worker.
13. Won "Overall Best Ranger Spirit" award and worked this summer with a totally awesome group of individuals who are slowing starting to trickle out to winter work destinations and it's hard to say goodbye.
Wow! You did have an excellent summer! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the update! I want to go hiking now!
ReplyDeleteI'm a big fan of the cute new outfit. Very cute. And new...
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are doing well and can't believe you've seen snow dust already. Gross. I too love summer most of all, but I wasn't too sad to fall under the 100 degree mark again.
Good luck w/putting weight on..while running ridiculous amounts. And good luck with the upcoming marathon. You crazy person you. I'm hopeful you'll make your way back down to TX one of these days and will be thrilled to see you.
You are freaking awesome Kate! I'm training for a marathon as well... any advice? It's my first! I love your life... the outdoors and adventure! So cool. And I must say.... you look HOT! Cute cute outfit!
ReplyDeleteEEK!! I haven't seen THAT number on a scale since like 5th grade!!! You are sure a cutie! And good luck on whatever comes your way!
ReplyDeleteOh, Kate this post makes me miss you! I love the random bits of info! Very cute outfit, yikes on the sidney stone - does not sound fun, what is a ger warming? Is that outerbanks marathon in N. Carolina?... and I haven't been to the Lehman Caves but my parents say they are pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteCute skirt...maybe u can wear it in FL... Should be pretty warm there...hopefully!
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