Well I’m happy to report that I’m writing from the cabin at Lake Tahoe tonight — internet connection resolved! Paco and I were bored lying around the house with nothing to entertain us but the broken fridge, so I asked my boss for a day off, and after kickboxing class this evening, I bundled the dog, my ski clothes and any remaining non-perishable food items into the car and headed up to the mountains.

It was fun to surprise Devin! (I texted ahead to make sure there was room at the cabin — 9 people and 3 dogs!).

The drive up was non-eventful — my favorite kind of trip. I noticed, however, that after a completely sane and calm eating day, I couldn’t help but stop at the Safeway in Placerville and buy three large bakery cookies to “keep me company” on the last leg of the trip. After I scarfed them down I realized that one would have sufficed….because having eaten three, I still wanted three (dozen) more. And since no amount of cookies would ever be “enough,” I could have done with just one.

If that makes any sense.

Live and learn, right? I suppose the kickboxing class will compensate for some of the damage. Unfortunately I forgot my running shoes, so I don’t know how much exercise I’ll be getting the next two days. On the other hand, there is a FUNCTIONING fridge here, so I purchased some healthy food (in addition to the cookies) and I have no excuse to eat poorly while I’m here.

My WWer leader was really inspirational today and she mentioned a great story involving our friend Richard. It made me feel so good to have his spirit of wisdom, kindness, and understanding invoked. I miss him, but after what Kelly spoke of today, I feel he is still around, lending me a helping hand.

Tomorrow: skiing