First days of 2015

I am still in that 'new year' mindset of recap/fresh starts/wonder of what the new year will bring. I like this feeling and I know that once it hits feb (or before), I will probably lose sight of it. I hope that I can keep the feeling, reflect on all the good, and hope for the future - while at the same time remaining present and in the moment. 

Right now I'm in whistler, British Columbia on an annual ski trip with my dad and brother. I'll post more on that tomorrow, but I thought I would recap the first 5 days of 2015 tonight. 

Day 1 - January 1st

I rang in the new year with some of my best friends in Seattle. We were right by the space needle, so we counted down and saw the fireworks go off at midnight. It was the best way to bring in 2015

I slept in until noon (something that never ever happens). Brett and I got up, went for a 5 mile run, watched football, and made breakfast for lunch. We watched a pretty amazing sunset and went hottubing. It was the most perfect, relaxing day to kick off the new year. 

Side note - I bought a jawbone with some Christmas money. This was the first night I used it and I kicked off the year right with my sleep schedule. (I honestly mainly bought this to track my sleep habits because I'm trying to get better getting more sleep and because it reminds you if you've been inactive for a certain amount of time and I'm also trying not to sit for long periods of time). This is what it does when you sleep...and this is probably the most hours that it will ever track me for. It's crazy to see how you are sleeping though. 

Day 2 - January 2nd 

I went to the gym, went to starbucks and read my book (Shadows of the Night), had a mild freak out over family drama but realized I couldn't let that ruin my happy mindset, met friends at Pike Place Market, went to dinner with Brett and watched the huskies miserably lose both basketball and football. 

   (Everywhere you go in Seattle, chihuly)

Day 3 - January 3rd

11 miles! It was brutal but so fulfilling. My mom and I started off at greenlake in Seattle, ran through Ravenna to the Burke Gilman trial, ran to Gasworks park, and then through UW and back to greenlake. It was hard and we stopped a lot for various reasons, but I'm feeling good. After, did nothing all day and watched football, and met Brett because I'm the most amazing gf ever and dropped him off at the airport at 430am the next morning (ugh)

 (Not a bad running view)

Day 4 - January 4th

After the airport and more sleep, we headed to whistler! It's about a 4 hour drive from Seattle, but took longer this time because they got over 20cm of snow. The drive was crazy and took so long (hence my face) 

But we eventually made it! Here's a preview of tomorrow....