November 23, 2007

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I woke up the day after Thanksgiving, or “Black Friday” as it is often called, feeling still slightly groggy from the overindulgence in Tryptophan in the turkey. As I got out of bed, I started contemplating how to spend this glorious day without work or school obligations. It felt so good to have a day of freedom, a day to myself. I had heard about all the great sales going on, and almost thought about going down to the mall to get a head start on my Christmas shopping (and to see if there were any good deals for me). However, as I was getting dressed, I realized that I hate the mall when it is crowded; the brushing up against other customer’s while shifting through an over-merchandised rack and the lines and the lack of attention from the sales people. I decided instead that my time would be much better spent going up to Solitude to take a couple of runs and find my inner-peace. As I made those first couple of turns down the wide-open groomer (Apex is now open!), I was so thankful not to be trying to find a parking spot in the mall garage. So this weekend, instead of stressing yourself out trying to find that perfect gift (Internet shopping is always great), give yourself a treat and head up to the mountains. Trust me, it’s a much better way to spend your money and you will feel so much better at the end of the day.