Tag: mountain
Posted on October 30, 2019
February 10, 2019 – Kirkwood Mountain, California
“Do you want to use this as a pillow?” I ask a guest as I present a bag of small towels. “Oh, thank you so much,” he responds as he lays across a number of lined up chairs …
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Posted on October 27, 2019
January 8, 2019 – Kirkwood Mountain, California
Click. Click, click. I adjust the frame and take a deep breath. Exhale. Click. A smile finds its way to my face as I enjoy a rare “me day” on the mountain. I’m at the top of “The …
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Posted on October 12, 2019
December 31, 2018 – Kirkwood Mountain, California
I can’t remember the last time I wasn’t drinking over the holidays. 18? 19? I made a pact a couple weeks ago with a family member (to support their sobriety), but the significance really sinks in as I …
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Posted on September 21, 2019
November 15, 2018 – South Lake Tahoe, California
If it weren’t for these hikes… Stop it, Nick. Look around you. Breathe the air. Enjoy the free time while you can. I often struggle with my mindset when it comes to these transitions. When I come to …
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Updated on May 5, 2019
October 6, 2018 – Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, California
Day five. Our first day off from work. Since a few of us have vehicles, we decide to go out on an adventure to Fern Canyon per Miles’ recommendation. I drive Johanne, Gabriela, and Gianni. I take pleasure …
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Posted on January 25, 2019
August 18, 2018 – Sausalito, California
“Nelson! Come outside, quick!” Someone exclaims from the hallway. My supervisor heads outside as I continue making drinks and monitoring the bar. I wonder what happened? I quickly find out that three cars were broken into right outside …
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Updated on May 25, 2018
April 22, 2018 – Sierra Foothills, California
And like that, I’m starting year four. [After an epic road trip from Iowa to California.] This place is beautiful. My host (Meibao) lives in paradise – surrounded by a pond, various mountains and forests, numerous pastures, and …
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Updated on March 20, 2018
March 10, 2018 – Lutsen, Minnesota
I’m 32 years old today. It certainly doesn’t feel like it, but maybe that’s just the combination of coffee and adrenaline currently sweeping over my body. Pour an IPA and ESB. Make a bloody Mary. It’s lunch time …
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Posted on February 19, 2018
February 13, 2018 – Lutsen, Minnesota
So, it’s not exactly a new place. But this time around, there are plenty of new faces (along with many old ones). The amount of redundancy is further curbed by holding a new position in addition to the …
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Posted on June 15, 2017
March 12, 2017 – Big Sky, Montana
It took three months, but I’m finally up here. No more bus rides. No more tolerating disrespectful, inconsiderate passengers. I can walk to work in ten minutes. Instead, I’ll be tolerating disrespectful, inconsiderate neighbors throughout my next month …
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