Evolving Sweetie

Take a Hike - Heather Lake

Best laid plans go astray. So far I've only managed to squeeze in one hike a month. July and Aug need a stepped up pace if I'm going to complete the required 6 hikes for BWT. 

My June hike was to Heather Lake near Mt Pilchuck. Beautiful hike. Pleased to report that yes, I was the slowest going up, but my pacing was in the middle of the pack for the beginning of the journey. Oh, I sucked serious wind up the hill. But I made it up and back safely. That's all that counts.

Really enjoyed hiking with this group. Our leader Heidi was fun and inspirational. She cheered me on sharing that when she started hiking she weighed about what I do now. "Hiking Heals" is her motto. Love it!!

The last 1/4 mile to the lake we encountered snow. While I did land in a snow drift at one point, it was a refreshing change of scenery and pace. 

Please to report the even though everything in my body hurt that night (including my hair!), my recovery time was drastically shorter than on the 1st hike. Except for the nasty blister on my right heel that sidelined me for the following week's hike. Remember Mole Skin is my new best friend. And two major thumbs up on the superfeet insoles I added on this hike. Believe this was the cause of reducing my recovery time by days.

 

POSTCARDS from Heather Lake, WA

   

 

 

 

Heather Lake:

Highest Elevation Gain = 1100 ft

Highest Point = 2500 ft

Miles = 4.6

 

Running 2011 hike tally:

Hikes = 2

Highest Elevation Gain = 1200 ft

Highest Point = 2500 ft

Miles = 9.6

 

Change of Vocation

Hello! It's been a crazy few weeks. Exhilarated to report that next week starts a new chapter in my career. I accepted a staff position at the University of Washington supporting the IT department. Thrilled for a change of environment, new people to meet, project scope, closer to home, more normal schedule...its all a win win. 

It's been hard to leave go of my coworkers voluntarily. Worked closely with some for over 5 years through Chuck's illness and passing, new marriages and babies, a lost company and a new one. Aching that I won't be there to help them any longer. But there was no more growth where I was and I felt my light fading away daily. Remember Jeannette, you can't be there for or save anyone else if you don't first put on your own oxygen mask.  

So I am breathing in excitement, little nervousness, hope, challenge, opportunity and growth. And it very well may be the catalyst to change the other areas in my life that need fine tuning. Plus now I'll truly be a Husky. Go Purple. Be Gold.

Stay tuned, exciting things are afoot!!!