The Bucket

So I've always been a bit skeptical of the bucket list, because really I think it's quite morbid. But over Christmas break my bro and cousin came with theirs. After chiming in enough times to be annoying I decided to heck with it, I'll make one too. Not really putting too much effort behind it I came up with more of a To Do list for the year. It's been edited for blogging purposes but here's the short version...

In 2010 I want to: learn Spanish, go on an exotic vacay, climb a mountain, play soccer again, do a 50 mile trail run.

The quarterly report: Spanish - not happening any time soon. If Colorado Springs is considered exotic then that's a score (even though it's not really what I had in mind). The other three - well on their way - successes

By the bruises on my legs you can tell I'm back in soccer. I suck soooo bad but it feels sooo good to run guys into walls! I missed this sport so badly and while it feels so good to be playing again... I'm really not exaggerating when I say I've lost any skill I once had!!


The 50 miler is on it's way. There are a few good ones coming up and I figure I just need to take the plunge and do one... right?

And for the most exciting news... On June 19th I'm climbing Mt. Hood!!! I've never done anything like this and I couldn't be more pumped!! I'm headed west with some friends and we'll have a private guided tour (which makes me think of plush cabins and hot chocolate!). But then I was told that you can't come off your rope to pee... I think I'm in for a rude awakening!! Day 1 is climb school so my dumbass doesn't threaten the lives of my rope team. Day 2 is Summit Day! Up, photo op, and back down in one long day. I don't think I could be more unprepared, clueless, or green. Here's to new challenges!!