It's been a while since I've been skiing... I didn't do any skiing last winter due to a knee injury playing indoor soccer. The year before that, I went skiing once and only once because I was super broke. And before THAT, I went snowboarding.... in Korea. And this is how that went down. Why did I snowboard in the first place? Oh, because I didn't want my dear friend Abbey to be alone on the slopes all day. In case any of you are wondering... NO. I will not be snowboarding again. In my life. EVER.

And then really... I don't know why I hadn't skiied the year before. Probably because I had JUST moved to Korea, and I had more important things to focus my attention on. (You know, like learning how to teach, and live in a city with roughly 10 million folks). 

And then prior to THAT, who knows? Too busy with life, I guess. 

I actually own my own skis (do I dare admit that? They are super bruised up, old and a little on the short side)... used to have all my own gear, but don't know where that has all disappeared to. Literally the only thing that really remains is a good pair of mittens! Regardless, I'm getting ready to go on a fantastic trip with some fun people I like to call friends. 

I'm lucky that the aforementioned 'good life chatter' is kind of a big deal when it comes to knowledge about great ski gear. He bought me a really great ski coat last winter (that I sadly didn't use). I ended up finding a great deal on some great pants that match wonderfully with my coat (they were 50% off), bought myself a great brand new pair of goggles off eBay for under $40 (retail $110) and ended up finding a nice new cute beanie at Urban Outfitters today (of all places!) for a lovely $9.99! 
The only thing left for me really to buy is well.... skis. Hah. I think that will be the goal for next season. For this trip, a demo ski rental seems right up my alley. 

So. Very. Excited. 
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